Namibia

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Population: 3 million

Capital city: Windhoek

Currency: Namibian dollar

Exchange rate: 1 Namibian dollar = £0.04 or €0.05 

Time difference: GMT+1

International dial code: +264

Languages: English is the official language, while Afrikaans is also widely spoken

The best time to visit Namibia depends on what you want to experience, as the country offers something unique in every season. The dry season, from May to October, is widely considered the best time for wildlife viewing, especially in Etosha National Park, as animals gather around sparse waterholes and the weather is cool and clear – perfect for safaris and photography. 

There are a number of flight options from the UK and Ireland to Namibia’s Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), with either British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Airlines, or Lufthansa. 
 
Clients can depart from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dublin. 
 
See our helpful table below for more information.

Hotels and lodges

Namibia offers a wide variety of accommodation types, from urban hotels in Windhoek to remote safari lodges and desert retreats. Prices range from £80 for mid-range to £600+ for eco-luxury. New openings include premium options from Naankuse Collection, Ondili Lodges and O&L Leisure. Eco-lodges are increasingly popular, combining sustainable practices with high-end design in areas like Sossusvlei, Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast.

A UK roadshow with 10 Namibian suppliers is taking place in London, Bristol and Glasgow in November 2025. Find the full list of events at visitnamibia.com.na/trade-and-roadshows.

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Here are some top tips from suppliers...

Becky Souissi, tailor-made travel expert for Africa, Kuoni:

Visit Namibia Planning Guides

Support community-based tourism

Choose lodges or tours run by, or in partnership with, local communities, such as those under Namibia’s conservancy system.

The Kaza region

The Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) spans five countries and is rich in biodiversity. Travel with eco-certified operators that respect cross-border conservation efforts and help protect vital elephant migration routes and wetlands.