Namibia Green Season Safari

Trip Level

The trip is Level 3, Moderate, according to our trip grading system. This is a camping and lodge safari with game viewing by 4WD vehicle, nature walks, and long driving days. There will be some sections of walking through sand dunes or on rough, hilly terrain with loose scree. Although this is not a particularly rigorous trip, we still recommend you undertake a preparatory program of physical conditioning. Daily walking or regular hiking, jogging, and stair-climbing are excellent preparatory exercises. Any African safari is an adventure, and the traveler should bring along flexibility, a sense of humor, curiosity about new peoples and places, and an openness to the unexpected.

Due to Namibia's vast distances, an integral part of any Namibia safari is driving, and this is part of the adventure. The Trip Leader will make the road journeys very interesting and point out many highlights en route. While the driving times may appear long, there is a lot to see and the scenery is dramatic and beautiful. The road journeys are essentially game drives since Namibia’s wildlife isn’t restricted to parks. Our vehicles are very comfortable and have supplies for tea, picnic lunches, etc.

Weather

Namibia has a typical desert climate: hot in the day, and cool at night. From January through March, the “green season,” you can expect warm, sunny days with short afternoon thunderstorms on many days. The temperatures will vary a bit depending on what part of Namibia you are in during the green season, but in general, there will be highs in the 80ºFs and lows of about 60ºF, colder and drier on the Skeleton Coast. Rainfall in this season is about three inches a month.

Cuisine

While on safari, most breakfasts and evening meals will be taken at the lodge or camp you are staying at. Lunches while traveling between destinations will be served picnic-style en route or at a café or restaurant if there is not a suitable picnic site. Bottled water, soft drinks, juice, house wine, and beer are included throughout the trip. All vehicles are equipped with a fridge or cool box stocked with bottled water. Tea and coffee are offered at most accommodations free of charge with meals and at afternoon tea time.