Namibia is a destination of vast horizons and striking contrasts, best suited to travellers drawn to wide open spaces, moments of solitude and dramatic landscapes.

From the incredible sculpted dunes of Sossusvlei to the charms of Swakopmund on the Atlantic and the raw beauty of Damaraland, this is safari on a grand and rather more elemental scale. Wildlife sightings play out differently here… more subtle and therefore more rewarding, especially in Etosha, where desert-adapted elephants and other species gather around waterholes.

Stay in beautifully designed desert lodges or characterful camps that embrace their environment rather than escape from it. Namibia appeals to experienced safari-goers who seek a different perspective and find something extraordinary.