Mantis Eco Adventures

Month: June 2026

Woman walking a dune ridge above Deadvlei carrying a case, with a 4x4 parked on the pan far below

Namibia Trip Planner: Route Built, Every Booking Made

You can plan a Namibia trip yourself. Thousands of people do it every year using blog posts, Google Maps, and…

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Cover graphic for the Windhoek to Sossusvlei route, showing a loaded 4x4 on a tarred road running towards red dunes

Windhoek to Sossusvlei: 350km, 5 to 7 Hours (Not 4)

Windhoek to Sossusvlei is about 350km. Google Maps says 4 hours. The real drive takes 5 to 7 hours depending…

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Month by month guide to visiting Namibia, showing weather and wildlife conditions for each month from January to December alongside desert and wildlife photographs

Best Time to Visit Namibia: Month by Month Breakdown (2026)

The best time to visit Namibia for most travellers is May to September. That is when the weather is comfortable,…

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Cover graphic asking whether Namibia is safe, over an aerial view of a 4x4 on an empty gravel road, with icons for crime, driving, wildlife, solo travel and health

Is Namibia Safe? What You Actually Need to Know (2026)

Yes, Namibia is safe for tourists. It is one of the safest countries in Africa and safer than most places…

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Cover graphic for the Namibia self-drive cost guide, showing a loaded 4x4 in the desert with rand, dollar and euro symbols and four cost categories

Namibia Self-Drive Cost: Full Breakdown in Rands, USD and Euros (2026)

A 14 day Namibia self-drive for two people costs about N$134,900 in total (USD $7,410 / €6,745), which works out…

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