Lions that live in the dry river valleys and dunes of Namibia's far north-west.
In the Kunene region and along the northern Skeleton Coast, a small population of lions has adapted to one of the harshest places any big cat lives. They range across huge territories, follow the dry rivers such as the Hoanib and Hoarusib, and have even been seen hunting on the beach.
Sightings are never guaranteed, which makes each one special. The best chance is a stay at a camp in the Hoanib or Hoarusib valleys, where the guides know the area and follow the work of the researchers who monitor the lions.
Sample itineraries with desert-adapted lions. Each one is a starting point that we reshape around your dates and pace.
Camps and lodges we use in these areas. We will suggest the right one for your route and style.
Self-drive or guided, a day at Etosha's waterholes is safari at its simplest.
Follow a tracker on foot or by vehicle to find black and white rhino in the wild.
A full day on the Skeleton Coast: shipwrecks, seal colonies and dunes meeting the ocean.
Big cat conservation at Okonjima, between Windhoek and Etosha.
See rescued cheetahs up close as their keepers feed them.
Head out after dark to find the animals that only appear at night.
Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you would like to see. A safari specialist in Namibia replies personally with a route to react to.
Every Secret Namibia safari begins with a private Safari Concierge consultation. We set aside 30 minutes; most travellers have everything they need in 5 to 10.
