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Namibia Tourism Statistics: 864,000 Arrivals in 2023
Namibia recorded 864,000 international tourist arrivals in 2023, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 20,825 Airbnb stays in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026, with Swakopmund the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 98,734
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 74%
Key facts
Namibia Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Namibia at 864,000 international tourist arrivals in 2023, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Namibia at 20,825 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Namibia added up to 98,734 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Namibia lasted 4.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by August and September, with February the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Namibia ran unbroken from July to December in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Namibia in December were booked furthest ahead, about 83 days, against 36 days for March, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 74% of Namibia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 16% and South Africa at 13%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Namibia 15th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Swakopmund had the most Airbnb stays of the 3 towns it lists in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026, at 10,541, ahead of Windhoek and Walvis Bay.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Namibia?
UN Tourism counted 864,000 international tourist arrivals in 2023, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 864,000International tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2023 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Namibia
Namibia had 1,301 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 20,825 stays and 98,734 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.7 nights and was booked about 53 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 6 towns it tracks in Namibia; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,301
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 20,825
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 98,734
- Typical stay
- 4.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 53 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Namibia?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026, then August and September. February was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from July to December.
December ranks first, February last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, August, September, July, October, November, May, April, March, June, January, February.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.8% | 83 days |
| August | 9.4% | 66 days |
| September | 8.8% | 54 days |
| July | 8.8% | 61 days |
| October | 8.3% | 53 days |
| November | 8.2% | 53 days |
| May | 8.0% | 45 days |
| April | 7.9% | 51 days |
| March | 7.5% | 36 days |
| June | 7.5% | 44 days |
| January | 7.5% | 61 days |
| February | 7.4% | 37 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Namibia Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Namibia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 74% came from abroad, led by Germany at 16% and South Africa at 13%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Windhoek was the top origin city at 16%, ahead of Cape Town at 4%. The figures rest on 44,360 reviews, written over many years.
74% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 74%
- From within Namibia 26%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Namibia
Swakopmund, Windhoek and Walvis Bay took 91% of Airbnb stays in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 3 towns, led by Swakopmund, and August in 1, led by Windhoek. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 72% in Swakopmund to 78% in Walvis Bay.
| Swakopmund | 10,541 |
| Windhoek | 6,802 |
| Walvis Bay | 1,513 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Namibia is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review, so this column names the top country abroad. Lists the 3 of Namibia's 6 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Namibia
How many tourists visit Namibia?
Namibia had 864,000 international tourist arrivals in 2023, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 20,825 Airbnb stays in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Namibia?
The busiest Airbnb month in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then August and September. The six busiest months run from July to December.
What is the quietest month in Namibia?
February was the quietest Airbnb month in Namibia in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and January ranked 11th. Stays in February were booked about 37 days ahead, against 83 days for December.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Namibia?
A typical Airbnb stay in Namibia lasted 4.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 53 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.3 nights in September to 5.9 nights in December.
Where do Airbnb guests in Namibia come from?
Of Namibia Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 74% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 16% and South Africa at 13%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Windhoek at 16%, ahead of Cape Town at 4%.
What is the most booked town in Namibia on Airbnb?
Swakopmund was the most booked town in Namibia on Airbnb, with an estimated 10,541 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Windhoek and Walvis Bay.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (864,000 in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 20,825 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 6 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 44,360 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.