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 lodge.

Renting a sedan car will cost around US $42 per day (although getting comprehensive insurance will cost a bit extra), while the cost of renting a 4x4 starts from about US $80 per day. Petrol costs around N$10 (US $0.86) a litre.

A meal for two people in a mid-range restaurant will cost around US $30.

Entrance fees for some national parks are N$80 (US$6) per person per day while other parks are N$40 (US$3).

The cost of activities varies greatly, ranging from N$85 (US $7) for a guided tour of Kolmanskop ghost town and N$650 (US $55) for a half-day guided nature walk on the sand dunes near Swakopmund and going up to N$6500 (US$557) per person for a hot air balloon flight.

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)…

Vaccinations for Namibia

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for people visiting Namibia from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission. It’s recommended that you get vaccinations for cholera, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, and diphtheria. The rabies vaccination is recommended if you’re going to be staying in remote areas where you may not have medical access for an emergency…

Etosha National Park in Namibia

One of Africa’s greatest safari destinations, the 22 000-square kilometre wilderness of Etosha National Park is a top highlight for many travellers to Namibia. Made up of grasslands and woodland savanna and dominated by a giant salt pan, Etosha is home to 114 species of mammals, including four of the Big Five and the world’s largest concentration of black rhino. A visit to Etosha…

Namibia in April

April is a lovely time to visit Namibia especially if you’re a photographer: the weather is mild, the skies are clear and the landscapes are green. It’s still the low season so you can get good deals on room rates. ...

Damaraland

For travellers seeking untamed wilderness, some of Namibia’s best scenery, dramatic mountains, ancient rock art and off-the-beaten-track adventure with some thrilling wildlife sightings thrown in for good mix, Damaraland doesn’t disappoint. Located southwest of Etosha, Damaraland may not be as easily accessible as other areas in Namibia – you’ll need to have a 4x4 to explore the…

Namibia in October

October gets very hot and dusty in Namibia, though it’s still a good time to visit Etosha in terms of dry landscapes and easy wildlife spotting. This is the best month for spotting southern right, humpback and minke whales as they pass through the Atlantic Ocean near Walvis Bay. ...

Popular Namibia Safaris

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