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Places to see in Namibia, from Sossusvlei to Etosha, and the best time to go: May–Oct.
Places to see in Namibia
EtoshaWildlife at waterholesPhoto: Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0
SwakopmundDesert meets the AtlanticPhoto: Olga Ernst · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sossusvlei – Red dunes
Best time to go to Namibia
Generally May to October. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Namibia
What surprised you most about Namibia?
Every trip to Namibia brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Namibia?
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One place in Namibia you’d never skip?
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