Namibia Budget Travel

Tourism and Diamonds

Namibia, a land of open vistas and open spaces. A Desert country of spectacular beauty and abundant wildlife, a country of stability and economic prosperity. Tourism and Diamond mining are the mainstay of Namibia's economy and through careful management will see to Namibia's prosperity well into the future.

Namibia is one of the most popular countries in Africa to Visit. Through good governance and first world infrastructure the countries tourism sector has gone from strength to strength. Most travellers to Namibia tend to travel between the months of May - October when the weather is cool and dry. The capital city of Windhoek is the most popular starting point and / or ending point for Safaris to Namibia. 

Swakopmund

Namibia has something to offer for everyone. The town of Swakopmund on the west Coast is a must visit for adrenalin Junkies. Activities include, quad biking, sand boarding, deep sea fishing, skydiving to name a few.

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is Namibia's best known Park with an abundance of wildlife this park is a must see for wildlife enthusiasts. Etosha Park is home to Africa's "Big 5".

Namibian Desert

The Namibian Desert takes up most of the land mass of Namibia. With its sweeping sand dunes and harsh environment visiting the Desert is a must see especially for travellers who come from urban environments where the concept of wide open spaces is foreign. A visit to the world's tallest Sand Dune in Sossusvlei is a must do activity.

Other Highlights

Other Highlights that make this magnificent country what it is today include the Kalahari Desert, the Kaokoveld, the Skeleton Coast and the Capri Strip in the north.

People and Culture

The people of Namibia are a true mix with the predominant grouping been the Ovambo People. There is also a significant number of Herero and Himba tribes' people and a European population of Afrikaans speaking and German speaking people. Another group making up the mix are the so called "coloured" people of light complexion. All these different ethnicities have resulted in a rich cultural heritage.

Namibia is a popular destination and will stay this way for the foreseeable future.

Climate:

Namibia is on the whole a hot country with witner temperatures staying between 15- 25 C. However in the early morning in winter the temperature can go below 0 C. In the summer the temperature is between 30 - 35 C, but in the south and far north it can sometimes go even higher. Along the coast  the climate is mild with temperatures ranging between 15 - 25 C in the summer months  and 12 - 20 C in the winter months. The main rainy season is between January and March each year. Due to the fact that rain normally occurs as short intense showers, travelling during this time period is not usualy a problem.