Namib-Naukluft National Park Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the 'Botswana & Namibia' Lonely Planet guide.
Namib-Naukluft is a premier travel destination in Namibia, mostly visited for its stunning desert scenery and less for its wildlife. Therefore, the park may be visited throughout the year, but the most comfortable time is during the cooler months from May to October. Outside of these months it can be very hot, limiting how much time you may want to spend outside.
May to October Dry Season – Winter
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It is less hot in the middle of the day (except for October)
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Best time for hiking in the Naukluft Mountains
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Sossusvlei area gets quite busy at times
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It is cold in the early morning
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It is very dry and dusty and the sky can be hazy
November to April Wet Season – Summer
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The rain comes as a relief after a long dry period
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Flowers brighten the desert scenery and the views tend to be clearer after rain
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Excellent time for birding with migratory birds present
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It tends to be oppressively hot
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Occasional flash floods can restrict access to some areas
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If visiting both Namib-Naukluft and Etosha; wildlife viewing in Etosha isn't as productive
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Etosha National Park
- Namib-Naukluft NP
- Skeleton Coast NP