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Namibia – landscapes, sand dunes, remote coastline, wildlife

This desert paradise has one of the lowest population densities in the world and is home to dramatic scenery: the Namib and Kalahari Deserts, unique and abundant plants and animals, infinite sunshine, star-filled nights, and an eclectic blend of African and European cultures.

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Where Should I Go?

The Namib Desert & Sossusvlei

Namibia’s most famous destination. The oldest desert in the world is a shifting, red-sand sea home to the highest dunes in the world and a surprising number of life forms sustained by the coastal fog.

The Skeleton Coast

One of the Earth’s most remote, starkly surreal and peaceful places is home to misty shores, rolling dunes, rare fossils, rugged mountains, ancient valleys, unique wildlife and endless space.

Damaraland

This rugged, rocky desert landscape is marked by dry river beds that house famous wildlife such as the desert-adapted elephant and the black rhino.

Etosha National Park

Namibia’s premier wildlife destination is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Etosha means ‘Great White Place’ and refers to the Etosha Pan, one of Africa’s largest saltpans, which dominates the park.

Fish River Canyon

The world’s second largest canyon behind the Grand Canyon is a hiker’s paradise and home to the Fish River Hiking Trail, one of southern Africa’s most famous hikes.

Windhoek

Namibia’s capital and largest city is home to 250,000 people. It’s very well-maintained and heavily influenced in architecture and feel by the German colonial era.

Swakupmund

A coastal adventure city and seaside resort with a heavy German influence and a population of 35,000, Swakupmund has a coast that is much cooler than inland because of icy cold ocean water and dense morning fog. Often cool and misty, it’s a popular holiday destination around Christmas-time when Namibians come to escape the heat of the interior.

Caprivi Strip

Namibia’s wettest region is a thin, lush, subtropical sliver of Kalahari sand with tropical waterways and rivers that are rich with wildlife in complete contrast with the rest of the country’s climate and geography.

Where Should I Stay?

In Windhoek: luxury hotels, guest houses, B&B’s
Mobile tented camps
Classic safari camps
Luxury safari camps
Luxury desert camps
Guest Houses
B&B’s

How should I travel?

Self-drive – Safe, friendly, good roads, beautiful and diverse scenery along with quaint guest houses
Charter aircraft – Stunning aerial views with transfers between attractions going much faster than driving
Hot air balloon – The more tranquil approach to aerial viewing
Camel – The Desert Rhino Expedition, an 8 day camel-back safari into the heart of the Namib Desert