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
Namibian Etosha Self Drive Adventure
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
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