Although Kenya and South Africa are well-known safari destinations, they are arguably becoming too popular. If you want a safari that is relatively free from overexposure, Namibia could be the safari destination you’ve been looking for. There are many companies that organise safaris there. I stayed in Walvis Bay, Windhoek and the countryside while visiting the cheetahs at Duesternbrook.
Backpacking in Namibia – The Ultimate Safari Destination
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As a country that is sparsely populated, the animals in Namibia can roam freely across vast areas unhindered by large inhabited areas and uncontrolled building developments. You might be thinking about how you see the animals and how do you know where to look, that is when the services of an experienced private safari operator come to the fore.
An experienced safari tour operator knows much more about the country than simply where the animals will be at any given time. They are destination experts who possess a vast amount of knowledge about the country and its people and pass this knowledge onto you so you can get the very best out of your safari. Tailor made private safaris in Namibia are available to suit almost every budget and give the tourist the best possible experience in this magical country.
Popular Namibia Safari Options
Generally speaking, there are two safari options that most people opt for when visiting Namibia, the Northern circuit and the Southern circuit, many people combine both for the full Namibia experience.
Etosha National Park is probably the jewel in the crown of a Namibian Safari, and you can expect to see all the animals you came to see and in combination with a breath-taking landscape you can see for yourself why Namibia is the ultimate safari destination. You can even see seals at Cape Cross vying for space on the crowded beach! Ask yourself where else can you see elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes and seals on one safari? Nowhere else on earth, that’s the answer.
Accommodation
Backpacking in Namibia – The Ultimate Safari Destination
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There are many (not too many!) accommodation options both inside and outside Etosha National Park and depending on your budget you can select from anything from a traditional lodge to full five-star accommodation. Your tour operator will be able to go into more detail when you make your initial enquiry.
Other Activities
If you’re not too tired after your safari experience, there are a whole host of other activities/destinations that you can enjoy for an additional fee, these include but are definitely not limited to:
- Visit the Skeleton Coast Park
- Visit the UNESCO Heritage Site of Twyfelfonteine
- Visit Swakopmund – 2-3 days are recommended at this town. Activities on offer include sandboarding, dune buggy adventures, desert tours and even sea cruises!
If you’d like more information on these activities, speak to your tour operator who will be able to add them to your itinerary. Many companies can organise it, for example SafariFRANK will help you turn your vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Namibia Safaris – The Best Of The Best
Due to its sheer diversity and range of attractions, Namibia is generally considered by many as the best safari destination in the world. Providing you book with an experienced tour operator, you should and will have the most memorable holiday of your life.
You in Namibia now? I was there 2 years ago and people who I met in Windhoek that were doing a whole tour of tge country told me the safari wasn’t worth it, the Etosh np where safaris are being held is very big and not many animals because of water shortage, they have been driving around 3 days in Etosha and havent seen much animals, they were dissapointed. The Chobe np in Botswana is better you see more animals on a daytrip then in Etosha in 3 days, anyway I didnt go to Etosha because of lack of time.
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Hi Pol, thanks for the comment and sorry for the delay. I am getting round to reading and reply to about 1,500 comments now in fact it might be more if I include the spam that isn’t spam. I backpacked Namibia a few months back but only for as few days, it was average to me except the Cheetah Feeding in Duesternbrook. Safe travels. Jonny
Hi Stephen, Thanks for the comment and for checking my website. Apologies for the delay in response. Unfortunately I have been suffering from long-term depression caused by a liar and I wasn’t checking all comments and messages or replying. I hope you enjoyed my article. Stay safe. Jonny