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Namibie : When to go ?

Namibia has three types of climate: desert, semi-arid and subtropical.From December to April, was very hot and rainy season (infrequent and short, nevertheless); May to September, winter (pleasant day and cold at night, up to -10 ° C night in July in altitude or in the desert) and dry season; from October to December, hot and dry season (best moments to observe wildlife).So there is not really a better time to leave in Namibia.Ornithologists will prefer the end of the rainy season to observe the hundreds of flamingos occupying the areas filled with water (Etosha, Nyae-Nyae Pan...).Campers will prefer autumn (April, May, June) or spring (September, October) for pleasantly warm days and cool nights shelter from mosquito clouds.Hikers may prefer winter (June, July, August) to avoid walking under stressful heat during the day (but the nights may be icy).Wild wildlife lovers will appreciate the dry season, when animals can be seen more easily near the water points and a better view of the bush where the vegetation is less dense.In addition, some regions are difficult to reach during the rainy season due to the condition of the slopes which deteriorate rapidly after torrential rains.For indécis, here is the Petit Smart Council: months from April to June and from October to December are neither too hot nor too cold. The difference between these two periods lies in their position in relation to the rainy season. The first at the end of it offers desert landscapes in flowers (magnificent) and the second offers a significant concentration of the fauna around the water points (ease of observation).

Namibie : Go with a local agency

Security and comfortWith a few precautions, there is no reason to fear this very peaceful destination. The same applies to health safety: water is safe on tap in most regions, and malaria (malaria) only occurs in a limited part of the north of the country. Namibia is thus far from a certain image of Africa, unstable and "dangerous".The hospitality and professionalism of the tourism sectorThe traveller is welcome. The tourism sector is extremely well organised and very professional, the tourism players are there to guide you and welcome you. Travelling in Namibia is therefore easy and is done under the best possible conditions. The offer is diversified, allowing local agencies to establish a tailor-made trip according to the wishes of visitors.The landscapeGrandiose, magical, sumptuous, "breathtaking", fascinating... Words are missing to express the traveller's feelings about the landscapes of Namibia. They are not only beautiful, they are also very varied.Fauna and floraThe famous Big Five in particular are visible in the country: lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo are easily visible during a safari. The north of the country has very wet biotopes and is naturally accompanied by a great wealth of fauna and flora. By organizing your travel online with a local agency, you are sure to discover all of the natural wealth of Namibia through experienced guides.Namibia is not a truly economic destination, especially because of the price of the airline ticket that starts around € 600 for those who have time and much more directly in a holiday period. Nevertheless by sharing the rental costs of a vehicle or by participating in a small budget of 2 days (understanding a tour of Namibia in small group and camping mainly), the total budget per person will be close to 000 ? compris € all inclusive (souvenirs included ?!). Most of the tour operators'offers are between 2 ? 000 and 4 ? € 000 per person (including flight), the differences between them are in the comfort of the accommodation, the quality of the guides and the size of the groups. It is of course possible to reach an Himalayan budget because Namibia also offers extremely luxurious travel.FormalitésPassport: for French nationals, a passport valid at least 6 months after the end of the stay is required. It is recommended to have at least 2 blank pages for entry and exit visas and even more if visiting other countries in the region.Visa: no visas are requested from French travellers. The 90-day tourist permit is issued at border control, for example at the Windhoek international airport.Driving licence: the international driving permit is strongly recommended for any vehicle rental and police checks. It is issued free of charge upon request from the town hall or the prefecture for the inhabitants of Paris. If not, an official translation of the driver's licence by a translator authorized by the court of appeal is sufficient.Vaccines: no vaccine is required to enter Namibia, with the exception of travellers arriving or staying in a country infected with yellow fever who must submit a certificate of vaccination yellow fever. No restrictions on travellers from countries affected by the Ebola virus.