Namibia

Breathtaking beauty and open spaces

Few countries in Africa can match Namibia’s sheer natural beauty. There’s the stunning sands and dead-tree valleys of Sossusvlei, the otherworldliness of sand-meets-ocean on the Skeleton Coast and the glorious spine of stark mountains that runs through the country. 

Made for road trips and fly-in safaris, a journey here will hopefully also take you to the pans of Etosha National Park, the seaside town of Swakopmund and plenty more unusual delights along the way. As one of the least populated countries in the world, it’s the vast open spaces that many visitors are struck by, as much as the enchanting places that pop up in between and take your breath away.

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Reasons to visit Namibia

  • The unique beauty of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
  • Seaside hospitality in Swakopmund
  • The pans of Etosha National Park
  • The drama of the Skeleton Coast
  • The stark expanses of Damaraland
  • The breathtaking emptiness

Inside Namibia

Take a closer look at some of Namibia’s best places to visit.

Swakopmund

Etosha National Park

Skeleton Coast

Sossusvlei & Namib Desert

Kaokoland

Damaraland

Trips featuring Namibia

There are thousands of ways our travellers can experience Africa. Our bespoke itineraries are created to ensure your trip is just right for you.

11 nights featuring the best of Namibia

Exquisite Namibia Fly-in Safari

13 nights featuring the best of Namibia

Namibian Guided Safari for Families

8 nights featuring the best of Namibia

Namibia’s Desert Wanderers of the North-West

10 nights featuring the best of Namibia

Namibia Self-Drive and Private Guided Safari

11 nights featuring the best of Namibia

Luxury Namibia Fly-in and Private Guided Safari

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Scintilla’s top Namibian experiences

Our favourite things to do in this land of sprawling vistas and ancient deserts.

Scenic Desert Dunes Helicopter Flight
Scenic Desert Dunes Helicopter Flight
Hot Air Balloon over the Namib Desert
Hot Air Balloon over the Namib Desert
Explore Namibia with a Naturalist Guide
Explore Namibia with a Naturalist Guide
A Fat Bike Desert Tour
A Fat Bike Desert Tour
Safarihoek

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Shipwreck Lodge

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Hoanib Valley Camp

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Serra Cafema

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Kwessi Dunes

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Sonop By Zannier

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Wolwedans Collection

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Mowani Mountain Camp

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Onduli Ridge

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Strand Hotel

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

The Delight Swakopmund

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Ongava Collection

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

Onguma Collection

Scintilla's curated Southern African stays

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Guest Testimonials

Discover why our guests select Scintilla for their travel to Southern Africa.

Cuan, everything going to plan so far with stunning weather and excellent service and amazing wildlife in Etosha!! Thanks again for your professionalism. Everything has been magical, and we have definitely brought some luck with us being the first group to find the elephants only after 10 minutes of looking !! Really appreciate your help, and I will be recommending you to our friends back home.

Tom Last, AU

My week in Namibia was sensational and went seamlessly. From the welcoming pickup from the airport to the beautiful accommodations and fascinating road-trip across much of the country, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Of particular note, the food at Hoodia Desert Lodge was impeccable and the al fresco lunch prepared by the guide after the visit to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei was simply magical. The sundowners at both Hoodia and Onduli Ridge were top-notch, each offering breathtaking views and fabulous Namibian gin cocktails and bites. What made the entire journey so easily enjoyable was the daily itineraries and maps presented to me upon arrival and the overall organization and attention to detail. My solo sojourn was truly flawless, and I will recommend it widely!

Sarah Scott, ZA

Hi Cuan.  Just wanted you to know we have had an amazing time in Namibia!  What an experience!  Yesterday we stopped off at a bar in a very remote village after tracking elephants and had beers and danced with the locals which was fantastic.  Between the orphanage, stops in many villages, the kids we’ve gotten to meet, the Himba village and of course all the animals it has just been incredible.  You organized quite a trip for us!  And now, Botswana!!!

The Soloman Family, USA

Well, we finished up Cape Town this evening, heading to safari tomorrow. We loved the country tour and winery tour, absolutely amazing. Also, our guide for both days, was one of the best we have ever had. We couldn’t imagine a better time and she couldn’t be more flexible. Thank you for setting up this first part of the vacation and setting us up with the tours.

Cory & Heather, USA

The most important thing for me to tell you is that we had a fabulous time with James exploring the Peninsula of Cape Town! Along with our visit to the Zeitz Museum, our day with James was a highlight of the time we spent in South Africa. He was friendly and open about discussing his experiences growing up with apartheid which I really appreciated. I enjoyed the towns we visited, the restaurant where we had lunch, our visit with the penguins, and our hike out to the shipwreck. Thank you!!

Emma & Lori, USA

Please convey my thanks to the Cape Town guiding teams! Without a doubt our most memorable moment of the trip was our visit to the Cape Peninsula with our guide, Chizzy. A major positive, thrilling time. The penguins, picnic and swim at the reservoir, continual birthday celebrations for Jack’s 18th Birthday were all home runs.

Suzanne, Jack & Family, USA

The trip was FANTASTIC, and our guide Marcus was absolutely superb! We took all of his recommendations for our last free day in the city and can’t thank him enough for the stellar suggestions.

Thomas & Mary Louise, Canada

Our guide Charlene was out of this world. She was charming, intelligent, and fun and she showed us the best of Cape Town while also educating us on the journey Cape Town has taken from Apartheid through today. We were fascinated, engaged, and overjoyed to spend our final days in Africa with her. She is truly outstanding.

Paul & Wendy, UK

It was great! Everything worked out perfectly! We absolutely loved the Sidecar experience – wow, was that fun! We loved our guide in Cape Town, Josh, he was the BEST! He was so fun. We took him for dinners and played golf with him! We just thought Cape Town was fantastic. Wine Country was great. Fantastic.

Joseph, Marsha & Family, USA

On Saturday, we met our guide, Charlene, who was OUTSTANDING. We had missed the Zeitz Museum, and she was happy to let us rearrange our schedule so that we could tour it as well as taking me to a beautiful craft market to buy gifts.  On arriving in the wine country, we enjoyed an amazing lunch at La Motte.  With Charlene's background in wines, she was able to recommend the best wineries to visit on the winetram, as well as several good restaurants in the area.

William & Constance, USA

Cape Town was so scenic and beautiful.  Had an interesting visit around town and to the houses of parliament with a very accommodating guide James.  James made that whole experience everything it was and deserves a lot of credit. What a great place to visit!  What phenomenal food!  What masters of hospitality they all are in Africa!

Jeffery & Barbara, Canada
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