{"id":7444,"date":"2019-10-21T12:56:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T11:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/travel-and-tourism-in-namibia-the-6-must-sees-of-our-road-trip\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T16:58:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:58:44","slug":"visit-namibia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel in Namibia: when to go and how to organize your road trip?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling in Namibia is still one of our fondest memories. Aboard our 4&#215;4 rental, we explored its <strong>vast wilderness<\/strong>, <strong>incredible wildlife<\/strong> and <strong>geological wonders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were totally enchanted by this country, and <strong>felt lucky to<\/strong> discover it every day of our road trip. Our <strong>first experience in a rooftop tent<\/strong> gave us an immense sense of freedom.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Namibia is a country where it is easy to <strong>travel independently<\/strong>. To fully enjoy your trip, you will have to<strong>organize<\/strong> it in advance and book your <strong>accommodations <\/strong>and your <strong>vehicle<\/strong> as soon as possible. Many of you have asked us questions on Instagram about the organization of our trip, and we&#8217;ve answered them in this blog post and given you all our tips!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a58b67\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a58b67;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358.webp\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-14244 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0224905209272982200358-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#1_Is_Namibia_a_dangerous_country\" >1. Is Namibia a dangerous country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#2_When_to_go_to_Namibia\" >2. When to go to Namibia ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#3_Why_go_to_Windhoek_the_capital_of_Namibia\" >3. Why go to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#What_to_do_in_Namibia_our_6_must-dos\" >What to do in Namibia: our 6 must-dos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#1_Etosha_national_park_an_unforgettable_safari_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\" >1. Etosha national park: an unforgettable safari &#x2764;&#x2764;&#x2764;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#2_Sesriem_and_Sossusvlei_the_Namib_Desert_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\" >2. Sesriem and Sossusvlei: the Namib Desert &#x2764;&#x2764;&#x2764;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#3_Swakopmund_and_Walvis_bay_between_desert_and_ocean_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\" >3. Swakopmund and Walvis bay: between desert and ocean &#x2764;&#x2764;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#4_Damaraland_an_incredible_region_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\" >4. Damaraland: an incredible region &#x2764;&#x2764;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#5_Spitzkoppe_the_rock_formations_%E2%9D%A4_%E2%9D%A4\" >5. Spitzkoppe: the rock formations &#x2764; &#x2764;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#6_Waterberg_the_plateau_of_many_colors_%E2%9D%A4\" >6. Waterberg: the plateau of many colors &#x2764;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#Road_trip_our_3-week_tour_carte\" >Road trip: our 3-week tour  [carte]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#Do_I_need_travel_health_insurance\" >Do I need travel health insurance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#7_Practical_information_flight_travel_accommodation_and_budget\" >7. Practical information (flight, travel, accommodation and budget)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#How_to_come_to_Namibia\" >How to come to Namibia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#How_to_get_around_in_Namibia\" >How to get around in Namibia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#Where_to_sleep\" >Where to sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-namibia\/#Budget\" >Budget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"namibiedangereux\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_Namibia_a_dangerous_country\"><\/span>1. Is Namibia a dangerous country? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we have a destination in mind, we systematically consult the <strong>Diplomatie.gouv <\/strong> website.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Namibia, the <strong>site is reassuring<\/strong>, since the first lines indicate that it is a<strong>&#8220;country with a relatively stable political situation and infrastructure<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>3 weeks of travel<\/strong>, we <strong>never felt insecure<\/strong>. I even walked around Windhoek by myself in the middle of the day.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"847569\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #847569;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060824.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3457 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to bear in mind that you&#8217;ll be traveling in <strong>remote, sparsely populated <\/strong>areas, so you&#8217;ll need to take a few precautions.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">The risk of theft<\/span>:<\/strong> as everywhere else, you&#8217;ll need to be vigilant in the major cities, <strong>Windhoek, Swakopmund<\/strong>&#8230; Avoid carrying <strong>valuables<\/strong>, <strong>going out at night <\/strong>and leaving your <strong>vehicle unattended<\/strong>.  <br \/><br \/>When we went shopping, we always looked for a supermarket with <strong>customer parking<\/strong>. A security guard usually watches over all customer vehicles, so you can shop with peace of mind!<br \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a09fac\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a09fac;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-13.webp\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-14031 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">          <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">2. <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Transportation risks<\/span>: you<\/strong>&#8216;ll quickly realize that <strong>tarmac roads are a rarity<\/strong>. You will ride mostly on <strong>long dusty tracks<\/strong>. Most of the trails are in good condition and passable with a conventional vehicle.<br \/><br \/>We advise you <strong>to avoid driving at night<\/strong>, as you will have less visibility on the few <strong>holes <\/strong>on the road and the <strong>wild animals<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>first day<\/strong>, with the fatigue of the trip, the shopping&#8230; we had <strong>miscalculated our travel time<\/strong>. We preferred to <strong>change campsite for our first night<\/strong> instead of driving an hour at night.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7a767d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a767d;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070080-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-14041 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070080-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070080-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070080-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070080-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070080.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">         <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">3. Wild animal risk <\/span>:<\/strong> many of the roads and trails are <strong>fenced off<\/strong> so that animals do not leave the <strong>parks<\/strong> or <strong>private areas<\/strong>.  <br \/><br \/>Nevertheless, we came across an <strong>impala<\/strong> that had managed to escape, which was unfortunately stuck on the track.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had to walk <strong>at a sn<\/strong> ail&#8217;s pace to avoid hitting him, and signalled his position when we came across some reserve guards.  <br \/><br \/><strong>Driving at night<\/strong> is not recommended. <strong>Wild camping is forbidden <\/strong>in this country.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"695135\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #695135;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/LRM_EXPORT_182614120941405_20190822_220314662-1.jpeg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3461 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"namibiepartir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_to_go_to_Namibia\"><\/span>2. When to go to Namibia ? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>seasons are reversed<\/strong> compared to the northern hemisphere. The year is divided into two seasons, the dry season and the rainy season. It&#8217;s possible to travel all year round in Namibia, as <strong>each season has its own advantages<\/strong> for discovering the country.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">\n  <strong>The dry season<\/strong>\n<\/span>From <b>May to September, the climate is dry and the nights cool.<\/b> In the parks, the animals gather at the <strong>few remaining waterholes<\/strong>, so you&#8217;ll have more opportunity to see many animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We went in <strong>August<\/strong>, and saw a lot of <strong>animals and birds<\/strong> for ourselves.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Daytime<\/strong> temperatures are a pleasant <strong>25-30 degrees Celsius<\/strong>, while <strong>nights<\/strong> are cooler, around <strong>10 degrees Celsius<\/strong>. We rented a second comforter to add as a blanket for the cooler nights.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">\n  <strong>The wet season<\/strong>\n<\/span>From <strong>November to April, temperatures are hot with many storms depending on the region<\/strong>. You will be able to observe <strong>migratory birds<\/strong> (pink flamingos&#8230;). The vegetation is more important, the parks are flowery and green, but the animals are more difficult to observe!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; The month of<strong>October<\/strong>, located between the two seasons, is an ideal month to travel to Namibia, as <strong>temperatures are warm<\/strong> and <strong>rain is still rare<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"787371\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #787371;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070774.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3462 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windhoek\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_go_to_Windhoek_the_capital_of_Namibia\"><\/span>3. Why go to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Windhoek<\/strong> is the capital of Namibia with about <strong>300 thousand<\/strong> inhabitants. You will certainly spend and stay there for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\n  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Place of arrival and departure of your flight<\/span>\n<\/strong>It is the only international airport in the country!<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\n  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Location of your car rental<\/span>\n<\/strong>All agencies are located near the airport. The recovery time for a 4&#215;4 is longer than for a conventional vehicle, so take a margin.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\n  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Where to buy groceries<\/span>\n<\/strong>If you&#8217;re out of town, you&#8217;ll only be able to buy groceries at gas stations or parks. So we did two big race sessions, one in <strong>Windhoeck<\/strong> and a second in <strong>Swakopmund<\/strong>. <strong><br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Place to visit<\/span><\/strong> We slept there one night when we came back, so we took advantage of this time to walk around the city. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1qxDvk wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>H\u00f4tel \u00e0 Windhoek<\/span>\n<p><p>Nous vous recommandons fortement l&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/go\/hotel\/windhoek\/\">Hotel Uhland<\/a> les chambres sont <strong>spacieuses<\/strong> et <strong>agr\u00e9ables<\/strong>. Les espaces communs int\u00e9rieurs comme ext\u00e9rieurs (avec piscine) sont top ! Vous vous sentirez comme \u00e0 la maison.<\/p>\n<p>De nombreux restaurants sont situ\u00e9s \u00e0 proximit\u00e9 o\u00f9 vous pourrez vous faire livrer en suivant les conseils de vos h\u00f4tes qui sont adorables. Situ\u00e9 \u00e0 20 minutes \u00e0 pied du centre. Bref un h\u00f4tel id\u00e9al \u00e0 petit prix !<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"977e6a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #977e6a;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090820.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3463 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"namibieincontournables\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Namibia_our_6_must-dos\"><\/span>What to do in Namibia: our 6 must-dos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Etosha_national_park_an_unforgettable_safari_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\"><\/span>1. Etosha national park: an unforgettable safari &#x2764;&#x2764;&#x2764; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/safari-au-parc-national-detosha-en-namibie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safari in Etosha Park <\/a>is the highlight of our trip to Namibia. It is one <strong>of the largest reserves in Africa<\/strong> that you can explore in <strong>4&#215;4 with a guide or in total autonomy<\/strong>. We keep images full of head of our first safari.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>dry<\/strong> season, from May to September, the <strong>concentration of animals is impressive<\/strong>. We didn&#8217;t expect to see so many!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will observe in the park or at the watering holes of the lodgings, <strong>impalas, oryx, giraffes, lions, elephants, rhinoceroses&#8230; and many birds!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before arriving in the park, we advise you to stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/etosha-village.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Etosha Village lodge<\/a>, ideally located at the entrance of the park.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1TDizo wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Full-day safari with expert local guide<\/span>\n<p><p>If you want to see <strong>as many animals as possible in a short<\/strong> space of time, we recommend <strong>booking an excursion<\/strong> with an <strong>expert<\/strong> 4&#215;4 <strong>guide<\/strong>. Local guides are better at spotting <strong>wild animals<\/strong>, some of which are very well camouflaged, than we are, and we could have seen lions and panthers if we had opted for an excursion.<\/p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/etosha-national-park-l2330\/etosha-national-park-full-or-half-day-game-drive-t326681\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">All information about your Etosha Safari day here<\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"867f6e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #867f6e;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-2-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14157 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f7e6a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f7e6a;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3337 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a48e76\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a48e76;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2308-2019-0215434209263511215985-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3317 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"937e5b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #937e5b;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Capture.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3354 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8b8178\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8b8178;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1100271-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14220 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1100271-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1100271-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1100271-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1100271-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1100271.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sesriem_and_Sossusvlei_the_Namib_Desert_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\"><\/span>2. Sesriem and Sossusvlei: the Namib Desert &#x2764;&#x2764;&#x2764; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La <strong>route<\/strong> pour rejoindre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/sesriem-sossusvlei-namibia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sesriem<\/a> est d\u00e9j\u00e0 <strong>envo\u00fbtante<\/strong>. Au fur et \u00e0 mesure que vous vous rapprocherez du site, le paysage autour de vous se transformera en <strong>immenses dunes de sable aux couleurs incroyables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many <strong>points of interest<\/strong> on site, and you should allow two days to explore them all:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deadvlei<\/strong>: is a clay basin on which lies dead and sun-dried trees. It is a unique place in the mode and photogenic as you can see on the photos below!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/sesriem-explorer-les-dunes-de-sossusvlei\/#sesriemincontournables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Big Daddy <\/a>: Namibia&#8217;s biggest dune, it takes 1h30 to climb early in the morning. Once at the top, you&#8217;ll enjoy a panoramic view of the desert.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/sesriem-explorer-les-dunes-de-sossusvlei\/#sesriemincontournables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Big Mama<\/a>: this dune is also a must, it will offer you <strong>a panoramic view on the whole site<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"767680\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #767680;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14061 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1060004.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e7b81\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7e7b81;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060108.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3458 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Swakopmund_and_Walvis_bay_between_desert_and_ocean_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\"><\/span>3. Swakopmund and Walvis bay: between desert and ocean &#x2764;&#x2764; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another surprising place in Namibia! <strong>Swakopmund<\/strong> is a very nice little coastal town, built by German colonists. You&#8217;ll love strolling through the streets and admiring the <strong>old colonial buildings<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then head to <strong>Walvis Bay<\/strong> where <strong>thousands of flamingos <\/strong>have found refuge. It&#8217;s the biggest concentration we&#8217;ve ever seen.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then continue your way, at the level of the lighthouse a huge colony of <strong>sea lions<\/strong> has elected residence.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you drive on <strong>dry sand<\/strong>; we helped a Dutch family whose <strong>4&#215;4 was silted up<\/strong> (they drove too close to the water). They were very scared and were very happy to see us. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C&#8217;est \u00e9galement un endroit propice aux activit\u00e9s nautiques, au tour dans le d\u00e9sert et m\u00eame au <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/fr-FR\/activite\/namibie\/swakopmund\/parachutisme\/saut-en-parachute-en-tandem-a-swakopmund-namibie\/4791?_cid=1233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saut en parachute<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-ZEy1jl wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>H\u00f4tel \u00e0 Swakopmund<\/span>\n<p><p>L&#8217;h\u00f4tel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/swakopmund-sands-swakopmund1.fr.html?aid=1529171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swakopmund Sands<\/a> est id\u00e9alement plac\u00e9 au calme \u00e0 2 minutes \u00e0 pied de l&#8217;oc\u00e9an et des restaurants de la jet\u00e9e de Swakopmund. L&#8217;h\u00f4tel est mignon et propose un bon petit-d\u00e9jeuner.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7f93b3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7f93b3;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-12.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3448 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Damaraland_an_incredible_region_%E2%9D%A4%E2%9D%A4\"><\/span>4. Damaraland: an incredible region &#x2764;&#x2764; <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We loved to <strong>explore this region by 4&#215;4<\/strong>, because the landscapes are splendid. It is an <strong>ancient volcanic region<\/strong>. The flat mountains <strong>with their reddish colors<\/strong> will make you think of <strong>the American far-west scenery<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this region, if you take your time, you&#8217;ll come across many <strong>animals<\/strong> along the way. We preferred <strong>short distances<\/strong> to have time to explore the area.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to take the <strong>alternate routes<\/strong> to hope to come face to face with <strong>animals<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We observed <strong>a herd of giraffes<\/strong> between <strong>Brangberg and Palmwag <\/strong>, then a <strong>solitary giraffe<\/strong> between <strong>Palmwag and Kamanjab<\/strong> on the way to Etosha.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8492b0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8492b0;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Partag&#xE9;-&#xE0;-partir-de-Lightroom-mobile-14-1.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3447 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Spitzkoppe_the_rock_formations_%E2%9D%A4_%E2%9D%A4\"><\/span>5. Spitzkoppe: the rock formations &#x2764; &#x2764;  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still in Damaraland, we loved the <strong>Spitzkoppe<\/strong> site, which means<strong>&#8220;pointed hat<\/strong>&#8220;; it&#8217;s a mountain of orange stones rising to 1,728m.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>rock formations<\/strong> inside the site are <strong>incredible<\/strong>. You can walk around the park and explore the different sites.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6e655f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6e655f;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/spitzkoppe-1634069_1920.jpg?fit=920%2C609\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3453 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Waterberg_the_plateau_of_many_colors_%E2%9D%A4\"><\/span>6. Waterberg: the plateau of many colors &#x2764;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Waterberg site<\/strong>, a huge plateau <strong>with magnificent colors<\/strong>, composed of<strong>a range of red<\/strong> thanks to the stone that constitutes it. On the ground, the <strong>ochre earth<\/strong> and the <strong>green landscapes<\/strong> will surprise you!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lodges offer <strong>many hikes on the plateau<\/strong>. You will also be able to observe some animals in the wild, including Impalas and Oryx. This site is easily accessible as it is <strong>halfway between Etosha and Windhoek<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"695d61\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #695d61;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2308-2019-0234725209282801595149-1.jpeg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-3455 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"namibieroadtrip\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_trip_our_3-week_tour_carte\"><\/span>Road trip: our 3-week tour  [carte]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the itinerary of our 3 weeks trip:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Day 1 &#8211; <strong>Windhoek<\/strong> recovery of Namvicou our 4&#215;4 and shopping for half of the stay &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/solitaire-lodge.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accommodation Solitaire in camping<\/a> because we had miscalculated the driving time so we had to stop earlier than expected!<br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 2 &#8211; <strong>Tsauchab River<\/strong>, Olive trail trek 11km &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/tsauchab-river-camp.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tsauchab River accommodation<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 3-4-5-6 &#8211; <strong>Sesriem and Sossusvlei<\/strong>, Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Big Mama, Elim Dream&#8230;.<strong>\n  <strong> &#8211; <\/strong>\n<\/strong>accommodation 3 nights at <a href=\"https:\/\/namibianwildliferesorts.com\/accommodation\/sesriem-campsite\/?fbclid=IwAR2UDRwz4S8uuaxkZ_Ovh7id5GLKJVCCQELJ8qzhy7NgmZe_IJkHM2Z7dxs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sesriem campsite<\/a> and 1 night at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/we-kebi-safari-lodge.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Kebi Safari Lodge<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 7 and 8 &#8211; <strong>Namibrand reserve<\/strong>, this is a <strong>private reserve<\/strong>, which we were looking forward to. However, we were a little disappointed, as we only saw a few zebras after a two-hour ride. The <strong>price of a night&#8217;s camping is extremely high<\/strong>. &#8211; accommodation <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrfhideout.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Namibrand reserve<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 9 &#8211; <strong>Rostock ritz lodge<\/strong>, for a break on the way north &#8211; accommodation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/rostock-ritz-desert-lodge.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rostock ritz lodge <\/a> <br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 10 and 11 &#8211; <strong>Swakopmund and Walvis bay,<\/strong> city walk and game viewing &#8211; accommodation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/go\/hotel\/swakopmund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swakopmund Sands<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 12 &#8211; <strong>Spitzkoppe<\/strong> walk in the park to discover the rock formations &#8211; accommodation <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spitzkoppemountaincamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spitzkoppe campsite<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 13 &#8211; <strong>Brandberg<\/strong> exploration of the area by 4&#215;4 in search of elephants (untraceable) &#8211; accommodation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandbergwllodge.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brandberg White Lady Lodge<\/a> in camping<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 14 &#8211; <strong>Grootberg<\/strong> &#8211; accommodation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/grootberg-lodge.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grootberg ecological lodge<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 15-16-17-18 &#8211; <strong>Etosha national park<\/strong>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/safari-au-parc-national-detosha-en-namibie\/\">click here to find all our tips for visiting this incredible park<\/a> &#8211; accommodation 1 night at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/na\/etosha-village.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Etosha Village lodge<\/a> and 3 nights at park campsites<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day 19 &#8211; <strong>Waterberg<\/strong> Plateau &#8211; accommodation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwr.com.na\/resorts\/waterberg-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waterberg campsite<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jour 20 &#8211; <strong>Windhoek<\/strong> &#8211; retour en France pour Matt et h\u00e9bergement \u00e0 Haukland pour moi car j&#8217;ai ensuite rejoint une amie au <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-montenegro\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2413\">Mont\u00e9n\u00e9gro<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\n  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">If you have ten days on the spot<\/span>\n<\/strong> : prefer <strong>Sesriem\/Sossusvlei<\/strong>, <strong>Swakopmund\/Walvis bay<\/strong> then <strong>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/safari-au-parc-national-detosha-en-namibie\/\">Etosha<\/a>\n<\/strong>. Be prepared to ride for many hours on the trails as the distances between these three points of interest are significant!<br \/><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"9c8065\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9c8065;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1060153.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3459 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_travel_health_insurance\"><\/span>Do I need travel health insurance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is now essential to travel to Jordan with a <strong>travel insurance with COVID fees included<\/strong>. Some bank cards will be able to provide you with a <strong>certificate<\/strong>, make sure that the mention <strong>COVID 19<\/strong> appears on it. Don&#8217;t panic if your credit card doesn&#8217;t cover this, you can take out <strong>travel health insurance<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We still advise you to subscribe to a  <strong>travel health insurance<\/strong>in order to leave with a light spirit on vacation or on a trip, because the<strong>insurance included with your credit card<\/strong>  offers you very low coverage, the ceilings are lower than with a classic travel health insurance and does not cover all sports activities abroad.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour nos vacances et nos deux longs voyages (tour du monde en sac \u00e0 dos et tour d&#8217;Europe en camping-car), nous sommes pass\u00e9s par l&#8217;organisme Chapka. Pour des vacances, le contrat le plus appropri\u00e9 est le suivant Cap Assistance 24h\/24, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/chapka-assurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/chapka-assurance\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notre code promo Chapka<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nous vous conseillons de vous renseigner sur les modalit\u00e9s offertes par cette assurance ou pour obtenir un <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapkadirect.fr\/index.php?action=produit&amp;id=809&amp;app=pourquoipasnous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">devis gratuit<\/a> (comptez environ une vingtaine d&#8217;Euro par personne pour 1 semaine).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">f you subscribe via the link below, you can benefit from an <strong> immediate -5% discount<\/strong> by clicking on the link below (when you click on <strong>quote \/ subscribe<\/strong>, the discount is automatically applied, indicated at the bottom of the page).<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1yrzw3 wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapkadirect.fr\/index.php?action=produit&amp;amp;id=809&amp;amp;app=pourquoipasnous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Find out more about the Chapka 24h\/24 contract + 5% discount<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"namibiepratiques\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Practical_information_flight_travel_accommodation_and_budget\"><\/span>7. Practical information (flight, travel, accommodation and budget)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable editor-rich-text__editable\" role=\"textbox\" data-is-placeholder-visible=\"false\" aria-label=\"R\u00e9digez un titre\u2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_come_to_Namibia\"><\/span>How to come to Namibia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong>Paris<\/strong>, with a stopover, count on average <strong>14 hours <\/strong>of travel to get to <strong>Windhoek<\/strong>, the capital (we did not find a direct flight). We traveled with <strong>Lufthansa and South African<\/strong> airlines.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flight prices <strong>vary<\/strong> enormously depending on the <strong>number of stopovers<\/strong> and the <strong>day of departure<\/strong> and <strong>return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br \/>As always, we advise you to <strong>compare prices between several days<\/strong>. If necessary and if possible, you can slightly shift your vacations to get a really good price.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-dominant-color=\"827c7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #827c7c;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1070385.jpg?fit=920%2C690\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3460 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_around_in_Namibia\"><\/span>How to get around in Namibia?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to rent a <strong>4&#215;4 with a roof tent,<\/strong> it is an incredible and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you the <strong>freedom to<\/strong> explore <strong>the parks on your own<\/strong>, so you can take photo breaks whenever you like.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>roof tent can be set up and taken down in just a few minutes<\/strong>&#8211; it&#8217;s child&#8217;s play!<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1TFFcW wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our transport tips<\/span>\n<p><p><strong>Location du 4&#215;4 avec tente de toit et \u00e9quipements <\/strong>: nous avons suivi le conseil de nombreux blogs, nous sommes pass\u00e9s par l&#8217;organisme <strong>Namvic<\/strong>, que vous pouvez contacter \u00e0 l\u2019adresse mail suivante : <a href=\"mailto:france@namvicsafaris.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">france@namvicsafaris.com<\/a>. Comptez environ 70\u20ac par jour au mois d\u2019ao\u00fbt.<\/p>\n<p>Nous avons rencontr\u00e9 d&#8217;autres voyageurs qui sont pass\u00e9s par <strong>Avis<\/strong> pour un prix l\u00e9g\u00e8rement inf\u00e9rieur.\u00a0<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"837673\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #837673;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1070121.webp\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-14065 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1070121.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1070121-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1070121-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1070121-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/P1070121-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_sleep\"><\/span>Where to sleep?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cela d\u00e9pendra de votre budget ! Les <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/lodges-namibia\/\">lodges en Namibie<\/a> sont magnifiques mais on\u00e9reux.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>campsites<\/strong>, outside the national parks, are well equipped. You will usually have your <strong>own cooking area and private bathroom<\/strong>. This is <strong>luxury camping<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So we tried to alternate, <strong>three nights in camping and 1 night in a lodge<\/strong>. Honestly, after a few nights in tents, we were <strong>happy to be back in a nice, soft bed<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to book your accommodation several months in advance, as there are few offers in Namibia, and good hotels fill up very quickly.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7f7d86\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7f7d86;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090167.webp\" alt=\"Namibie\" class=\"wp-image-14037 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090167.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090167-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090167-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090167-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/P1090167-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget\"><\/span>Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we talk about this trip, we often hear<strong>&#8220;A safari in Africa is expensive, right?<\/strong> Before we started our research for this trip, we didn&#8217;t think we had the budget for this type of trip. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some <strong>tips to reduce the overall budget<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare <strong>your<\/strong> own <strong>meals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit the <strong>number of parks<\/strong>, we didn&#8217;t get into Naukluft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the excursions on your <strong>own<\/strong>, relying on the help of other travellers to tell you where to find the <strong>animals<\/strong> or<strong> sites<\/strong> you want to see!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is indeed our <strong>most expensive<\/strong> trip to date but it is also <strong>the most incredible<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p><strong>Budget for 20 days<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lodging<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 129 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Airplane<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 350 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/go\/voiture\/location-voiture-namibie\/\">Car<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 467 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Expenses on site (food, park entrance&#8230;)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">950 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/go\/assurance-sante\/assurance-sante-moins-de-3-mois\/\">Travel health insurance<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">115 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total for two people<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>5 011 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total per person<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2 505 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total per person per day<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>125 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We <strong>loved this trip<\/strong> and <strong>recommend<\/strong> it with <strong>our eyes closed<\/strong>! 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