Warm and dry, with the game at its most concentrated and the country at its most stripped back.
September is spring in Namibia, though you would hardly know it: the land is at its driest, the days warm quickly into the high 20s in Windhoek and the low 30s in Etosha, and the nights stay cool. Rain is very rare, and the clear skies are ideal for stargazing.
This is one of the very best months for game viewing. With water scarce, the animals gather at the remaining waterholes in large numbers, and you can spend hours watching the comings and goings from one spot. It remains busy, so book early, especially for Etosha and Sossusvlei.
Namibia is a big country, and the weather in the north, the desert and on the coast can be very different in the same week.
Etosha by road, an all-inclusive journey through the whole country, and the dry season in the Okavango and the Kruger. Every route is a starting point that we reshape around your dates.
Average day and night temperatures and rainfall in Windhoek.
Tell us your dates and who is coming. We will suggest the route and the lodges that suit the season, and a safari specialist in Namibia replies personally.
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.
