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Best Time for Namibia
Hi everybody,
I am a first time traveller to Namibia. As I am just on the way to do the travel arrangements I need to know first, what would be the best time to go?!? I plan to hire a car (read the discussion about 4x4 already :-) ) and start a nearly 4 weeks round trip from Windhoek. Some tour books recommand May or June. The travel agents, however, charging the most on August. But I would guess you could make the most out of the day travelling in summer time (Nov till Febr?)...? Any ideas, please.... Best wishes, Jens |
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Daylight hours are not the issue in Southern Africa, especially Namibia
which is closer to the equator. I think you need to worry about the heat more. Catherine "Jens-Ulrik Buffi" wrote in message ... Hi everybody, I am a first time traveller to Namibia. As I am just on the way to do the travel arrangements I need to know first, what would be the best time to go?!? I plan to hire a car (read the discussion about 4x4 already :-) ) and start a nearly 4 weeks round trip from Windhoek. Some tour books recommand May or June. The travel agents, however, charging the most on August. But I would guess you could make the most out of the day travelling in summer time (Nov till Febr?)...? Any ideas, please.... Best wishes, Jens |
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"Jens-Ulrik Buffi" wrote in message ... Hi everybody, I am a first time traveller to Namibia. As I am just on the way to do the travel arrangements I need to know first, what would be the best time to go?!? I plan to hire a car (read the discussion about 4x4 already :-) ) and start a nearly 4 weeks round trip from Windhoek. Some tour books recommand May or June. The travel agents, however, charging the most on August. But I would guess you could make the most out of the day travelling in summer time (Nov till Febr?)...? Any ideas, please.... Best wishes, Jens It's basicaly a matter of game viewing. You'll be more sucessful at that during the winter months since the game will need to acess known waterholes rather than being able to obtain water just about anywhere. Other differences are about two hours daylight (less during winter) and about 15 degCelcius increased summer temps. |
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Hi Jens,
We visited Namibia during the months October/ November. For Etosha (viewing wildlife) and other parts of Namibia in my opinion nice months (later I don't advice; too hot) -- ================================== Lou Andreoli Human, wildlife & nature photographer http://www.homepages.hetnet.nl/~louine ================================== "Jens-Ulrik Buffi" schreef in bericht ... Hi everybody, I am a first time traveller to Namibia. As I am just on the way to do the travel arrangements I need to know first, what would be the best time to go?!? I plan to hire a car (read the discussion about 4x4 already :-) ) and start a nearly 4 weeks round trip from Windhoek. Some tour books recommand May or June. The travel agents, however, charging the most on August. But I would guess you could make the most out of the day travelling in summer time (Nov till Febr?)...? Any ideas, please.... Best wishes, Jens |
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"Jens-Ulrik Buffi" wrote in message ... But I would guess you could make the most out of the day travelling in summer time (Nov till Febr?)...? Travelling in this period is too hot!I would recommend late autumn (may/june) or late winter (early september) Regards, Hans www.come-along.nl |
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Hi,
I have travelled in Namibia in most seasons including Winter (June/July) and I would never go again in Winter. Summer is hot, it is a hot country. It is meant to be hot. Late Summer February/March is the equivalent to spring in that the rains bring new growth, flowers, grass, and baby bok, etc. During Winter, particularly late Winter the country becomes very bleak, burnt and lacking in colour. References about wildlife disappearing relate mostly to the Game Parks and particularly to Etosha. In Etosha it is not permitted to follow the game away from the tourist tracks. In the communal lands the story is different, the game is still dispersed but you can see it and if you have the right vehicle, and the ability to drive it, you can see lots of wildlife. In Summer it can rain, and hopefully it will, this is not a bad thing although it can be a little inconvenient. It can also be quite spectacular. The big drawbacks about winter are the short days, and cold or freezing nights. Namibia is big and the roads are long, if you keep normal lodge hours you may not get going until after 9am and by 5pm it will be dark. If you are camping you must start very early as you must make camp in daylight. It makes for a rushed day. I prefer to camp, and prefer to camp in the bush and this is not so wonderful in Winter. I have been up along the Angolan boarder in Summer and it is hot particularly north of Etosha. This is no so good at night, it is more pleasant out in the desert near or under the fog belt as the nights are cool. It is true that in the desert the middle of the day (12noon -3pm) can be very hot and one must drink lots of water if you are outside,but it does not feel so hot as it is dry and not sweaty. I remember a searingly hot afternoon in early February walking amongst the dunes near the Kunene in Hartmann's Valley, it was hot, the sun was brilliant, it was also very beautiful. There are two Namibia's, one that is parched, burnt and bleak and one that is green, lush and vibrant. Personally I prefer the summer rains to the winter dark. Good Luck and Pray for Rain Alex |
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"Jens-Ulrik Buffi" schreef in bericht ... Hi everybody, I am a first time traveller to Namibia. As I am just on the way to do the travel arrangements I need to know first, what would be the best time to go?!? I plan to hire a car (read the discussion about 4x4 already :-) ) and start a nearly 4 weeks round trip from Windhoek. Some tour books recommand May or June. The travel agents, however, charging the most on August. But I would guess you could make the most out of the day travelling in summer time (Nov till Febr?)...? Any ideas, please.... Best wishes, Jens Hi Jens, Nov-Feb. is rainseason in southern Africa. It can be very hot (more then 40), especially in a desert country like Namibia. However, december and january are also unstable with cloudy and cold (24) days. If you go in that period you might be lucky to get lots of rain and see some rivers in flood, or flowers in the desert. Viel spass! Corné. www.amukela.com |
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