Namibia in May
May is a good month for Namibia travel, with moderate temperatures, green vegetation and clear skies. If you want to do a serious hike, the Fish River Canyon hike opens for the winter season in the beginning of the month.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Etosha National Park Road Trip Adventure (8 days)
day 1
Welcome to Namibia
day 2
Eastern Etosha
day 3
Game viewing
day 4
Namibian vistas
day 5
Southern Etosha
day 6
Namibian wildlife
Popular Namibia Safaris
These popular itineraries can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
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South Africa to Namibia Classic 4x4 Self-Drive Adventure (11 days)
This is a great adventure, travelling up the West Coast of South Africa and visiting iconic destinations in southern Namibia...
Nambian Desert to Coast Self-Drive Road Trip (9 days)
From the famous Sossusvlei, quaint Swakopmund, historical Damaraland and on towards Etosa National Park, this road trip through Namibia is an authentic and different take on a safari......
Namibia's Sossusvlei, Damaraland and Kunene Luxury Safari (7 days)
Experience Sossusvlei's red dunes glowing in the early morning light, find desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland and meet the Himba nomads in Namibia's far north-west...
Unforgettable Namibia Safari Adventure (11 days)
Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness...
Best of Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls
Travel from enigmatic red sands and surreal pans to rugged coastline and open plains, before exploring pristine waterways and scenic rivers - Kwando, Chobe and lastly, the mighty Zambezi River...
Exciting Family Safari in Botswana and Namibia (11 days)
Enjoy both Botswana's Okavango Delta and Namibia's Caprivi Strip on a safari holiday filled with fun ...
Short and Sweet Sossusvlei Sojourn (5 days)
Reconnect with nature in Namibia's southern desert and marvel at Sossusvlei's high red dunes glowing in the early morning light...
Best of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure (8 days)
Explore Namibia like never before...
Etosha National Park Road Trip Adventure (8 days)
Drive yourself through the majestic landscapes of Namibia en-route to Etosha and spend your days searching for, and finding the wildlife that Etosha is known for...
Namibia Safari on Board the Rovos Rail (9 days)
Immerse yourself in the luxury and old-world charm of this train journey through a land as old as time...
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Emergency services in Namibia
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Medical emergencies in Namibia
Due to its dry climate, Namibia is generally a safe country when it comes to health issues. Windhoek has good medical facilities, although you will probably only spend a few days in the city and the rest of your trip in more remote areas: most of Namibia is rural and sparsely populated and big towns with hospitals are few and far between. If you have minor health problem then you’ll…
Visas for Namibia
Namibia has visa exemption agreements with the USA and many European countries, so if your country is covered by the exemption then you can travel visa-free to the country for up to three months. Everyone entering Namibia needs a passport with six months of validity from the date of entry to the country and one blank page. ...
Central Namibia
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Fish River Canyon
The Fish River Canyon, Africa’s answer to the Grand Canyon, is one of the best places in Namibia to stand in awe of the raw power of nature. Measuring 27 kilometres wide, 550 metres deep and 160 kilometres long, it’s the largest canyon on the continent and Namibia’s greatest geological wonder. The canyon lies in different nature reserves: its southern stretch (the deepest section)…
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