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Namibia

The oldest desert in the world

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Namibia

Namibia is one of the most spectacular and least-visited countries in Africa. Its 300-metre-high dunes, the whale skeletons of the Skeleton Coast and the desert elephants create landscapes from another planet.

We design journeys through Namibia that combine the dunes of Sossusvlei, the wildlife of Etosha and the Himba culture, in exclusive design lodges woven into the landscape.

WHY AWAY

A planet called Namibia

Deadvlei is one of the most photographed landscapes on Earth: acacia trees that died 900 years ago standing on a white salt pan, ringed by red dunes 300 metres tall. It is unreal and utterly real at the same time.

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WHAT A JOURNEY WITH AWAY INCLUDES

Everything you need,
nothing you don’t.

Sossusvlei

The tallest dunes in the world. Sunrise from the crest of Dune 45.

Etosha

Namibia’s most important national park. Rhinos, elephants and lions.

Skeleton Coast

The Skeleton Coast. Seals, sea lions and historic shipwrecks.

Himba culture

The Himba people have lived in the desert for thousands of years. An authentic visit.

Balloon over the dunes

A sunrise balloon flight over Sossusvlei. There is only one word for it: epic.

4×4 routes

Namibia is a place you drive. We design self-drive routes with an expert driver-guide.

WHEN TO TRAVEL

Best time to go

May to October is the dry season. The extreme summer heat (Dec-Feb) is best avoided.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know

How long is a journey through Namibia?

A minimum of 10-12 days to see the essentials. Ideally 14-16.

Can it be combined with Botswana or South Africa?

Yes. Namibia + Botswana is a spectacular combination.

Is Namibia expensive?

The design lodges are exclusive. But the experience has no equal.

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