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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Northern Namibia Camping Road Trip (15 days)
An adventure that encompasses areas like the Central Highlands of Namibia, Etosha National Park and Damaraland...
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......
Unforgettable Namibia Safari Adventure (11 days)
Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness...
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 ...
Affordable Luxury in Namibia (11 days)
From the capital of Windhoek to the pristine Ongava Private Game Reserve, this Namibian adventure has all the elements of an unforgettable safari into the untamed wilderness...
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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...
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Namibia in June
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Namibia travel costs
Prices for lodging in Namibia range from N$140 (US $12) per person in a campsite, N$200 (US $17) for a budget guesthouse, N$700 (US $60) for a B&B room to N$1000 (US $85) per person for a chalet in one of the camps in Etosha National Park, N$1500 (US $128) per person in a mid-range safari lodge and around N$7000 (US $600) per person for a night in an all-inclusive luxury safari…
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