Track desert-adapted wildlife on open 4x4 drives. The dunes and dry valleys shelter unique populations of oryx, springbok, and desert leopards.
Track desert-adapted wildlife on open 4x4 drives. The dunes and dry valleys shelter unique populations of oryx, springbok, and desert leopards.
| Month | High / Low | Rain Days | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.7° / 65.3°F | 3 | Okay |
| Feb | 92.2° / 66.2°F | 2 | Okay |
| Mar | 90.6° / 64.2°F | 2 | Good |
| Apr | 86.6° / 61.4°F | 1 | Peak |
| May | 82.2° / 57.1°F | 0 | Peak |
| Jun | 74.8° / 50.8°F | 1 | Peak |
| Jul | 76.2° / 49.3°F | 0 | Peak |
| Aug | 77.6° / 50°F | 0 | Peak |
| Sep | 85° / 55°F | 0 | Peak |
| Oct | 89.9° / 60.7°F | 0 | Peak |
| Nov | 90.3° / 61°F | 1 | Good |
| Dec | 90.2° / 61.9°F | 1 | Okay |
Main international runway connecting Namibia to global hubs.
The massive, salt-encrusted clay pan surrounded by giant red dunes.
Historic clay pan featuring skeletonized, 900-year-old camelthorn trees.
The primary entry gate to the national park dunes, named after the six hide ropes used to draw water.
One of the world's gold-tier Dark Sky Reserves, protecting pristine desert skies from light pollution.
The dry desert air results in rapid cooling after sunset. While winter days are pleasantly warm around 78°F, nighttime temperatures routinely drop to 49°F, requiring warm thermal jackets for evening stargazing.
The fine, dry desert sand of the Namib easily gets into camera lenses, phone ports, and zippers. Always keep sensitive gear sealed inside zip-lock bags when hiking or driving through open dune areas.
The final 4km track to Deadvlei consists of extremely deep, soft sand that traps normal cars. Unless you are an experienced sand driver in a high-clearance 4x4, park at the 2WD lot and board the park's official tractor shuttles.
Wildist-vetted hotels for Namib Desert, Namibia coming soon.