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Namibia in June

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June is a fantastic time of the year for a wildlife safari in Namibia. The dry winter conditions have set in, reducing the number of water sources available for animals, making them easier to spot while on game drives and walking safaris. From wildlife viewing in the lush Caprivi region to hot air balloon rides over the arid Sossusvlei, there are a range of incredible safari experiences waiting for you in Namibia.

Weather in June

Red sand dunes in Namibia
This period typically sees clear and sunny skies | Photo: Reto Wiezel via Pexels

While June has plenty of sunny days and clear skies, temperatures at dusk and dawn can drop. Warm clothes will be handy for evening and morning game drives. The average maximum temperature hovers around 20 °C/68 °F, so trips into the desert aren’t overwhelmingly hot and walking safaris are more comfortable. As the rain clouds have dispersed, stargazing is a spectacular experience.

Average Weather in June

Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 7℃45℉0 inches
Max 20℃68℉0.12 inches

National Parks to Visit in Namibia During June

Damaraland, Namibia
Despite its harsh desert conditions, Damaraland is home to fascinating wildlife | Photo: Getty

Etosha National Park

Wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park is at its peak during the dry season, from May to October. Many waterholes have dried up, and wildlife is now sticking around the few remaining drinking spots. Four of the Big Five call the park home (with just buffaloes being absent), and other animals include giraffes, zebras, oryxes, and hyenas.

Damaraland

Despite its harsh desert conditions, Damaraland is home to fascinating wildlife, such as desert-adapted elephants, black rhinos (although rare), and oryxes. Head to Brandberg Mountain, Namibia’s highest mountain, for insight into the history of the land. Here you can see rock art paintings which date back tens of thousands of years.

Caprivi (Zambezi Region)

While you may picture desert landscapes when you think of Namibia, the country also boasts a lush, watery landscape to explore. The Caprivi region features rivers ideal for boating safaris (an excellent way to go birdwatching); the water-rich landscapes also attract wildlife. While on safari here, keep an eye out for elephants, different antelope species, and big cats.

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei epitomises the iconic Namibia desert holiday, with its surreal landscapes and luxury lodges providing an unforgettable high-end safari experience. This is where you can climb Big Daddy, one of the tallest dunes in the world, and see Deadvlei, the white clay pan famous for its desiccated trees. A safari here can include sightings of unique desert-adapted species such as oryxes, springboks, ostriches, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, and jackals.

Activities to Do in Namibia in June

  • Culture safaris
  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Hot air balloon safaris
  • Desert safaris
  • Stargazing

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