Namibia

The climate in Namibia

  The climate generally cut the year in three seasons between October and December extends a warm and dry period punctuated by small scattered rain, which is followed by a still warm but wet period during January to April, with rainstorms Frequently.

  Finally, from May to September a reign winter cold and dry climate.

  The temperature differences are very important, they can reach over 40 ° C in summer and down to 0 ° C at night in winter.

  From between May and October you will discover wildlife and live clear, warm days and cold but invigorating nights.

What to see and do in Namibia

  Symbolizing all Africa alone, with its multiple landscapes and its diversity of peoples and cultures, Namibia is slowly opening up to tourism, to the delight of the curious travelers.

  The capital, Windhoek, is at the center of the country, surrounded by mountains and marked by its Germanic origins. You will visit the Lutheran Christuskirche Church, State Museum, Post Street pedestrian street, and can attend its night clubs and variety shows.

  The Namib-Naukluft Park is a huge nature reserve with red dunes, the desert amazing lunar landscapes, populated with surviving animals through the dew, as the Springboks and weltwischias.

  The Fish River National Park is a shock in the middle of a wild and desolate region: the river hollow gigantic gorges opportunity for walkers to follow a path along the river to the hot springs of Ai Ais, the therapeutic benefits.

  Another park to explore the Etosha, sheltering more than one hundred species of mammals, dozens of kinds of birds, not to mention the countless insects and reptiles and species of trees found elsewhere, such as moringa.

Namibia in practice

  You can reach Windhoek by air via South Africa or Zimbabwe.

  The citizens of the European Union do not need a visa.

  The currency is the Namibian Dollar.

  You will find you stay and eat for all budgets: Approximately € 12 for a meal and between 30 and 50 € for a room at the inhabitant or in pensions.

  Precautions on health is lower than in other African countries thanks to the climate very healthy very dry prevailing in Namibia: the more classic vaccinations against yellow fever and protect against mosquitoes are the main rules to follow.

  To move within the country, the train connects the major cities of slow but inexpensive way further to discover superb panoramas. Car hire can be more interesting, roads main roads is very good: however, prefer a 4x4 to travel on bush tracks.