The Best 10 Seasons to Visit Namibia's Red Desert: A Chromatic Journey Through Time

3. Late Summer Serenity (March - April)

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Namibia's Red Desert finds late summer peace as the fierce heat of peak summer starts to fade. More temperate temperatures and clearer sky in March and April make perfect circumstances for a variety of desert sports. This transitional season between summer and autumn gives guests just the ideal mix of pleasant temperature and breathtaking scenery. The softer light during these months reveals minute changes in the mineral content of the sand, which are sometimes missed under the strong light of peak summer. From brilliant orange colours at sunrise to deep burgundy tones at nightfall, the red dunes develop a more complex look. Photographers have countless chances to capture the several moods of the desert thanks to this always shifting show of colours. The chance for hot air balloon trips over the dunes marks one of the highlights of this season. Perfect timing for this unique encounter is provided by the consistent temperature and mild winds. It a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be floating silently above the great expanse of the desert at dawn and see the scene come alive with colour as the sun rises. During this time, wildlife viewing is still first-rate; many species are still active in the colder sections of the day. Rarely seen in other seasons, desert-adapted elephants occasionally wander into the area in quest of water, giving lucky guests an amazing sight against the red dunes.