Best Namibia Attractions

Best Namibia Tourist Attractions

It can never be said that Namibia is a one or two-trick pony; Namibia offers spectacular destinations and attractions in desert, semi-desert and bushveld environments. Excellent wildlife and birdlife sightings in the north and Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region) with birding being excellent in the summer months, combine this with the scenic wonders that are found in the countries desert areas, and one is in for a treat no matter how long, or short the safari is.

Let us not forget the cultural side of the country with visits and educational options where one has the chance to experience the daily lives of the Damara, Nama, San, Himba and Herero people, to mention only but a few.

The list below features just a few of the most popular attractions and destinations that should form part and parcel of most if not all safaris when travelling around this simply fantastic country.

Top Tourist Attractions In Namibia

  • Namib Naukluft National Park

    Namib Naukluft National Park stretches all the way up Namibia's coastline, the worlds 4th largest conservation area. The region takes in truly spectacular desert vistas that offer up stunning photographic options around almost every corner. Experience massive dunes, remote mountain ranges, all the way through excellent desert wildlife and birdlife.

  • Sossusvlei

    At Sossusvlei, towering mountains of dunes surround the dried-up lakebeds of both Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, climb these massive dunes or take a short walk and photography the iconic trees at Deadvlei. Visit one of Namibia's most popular tourist attractions.

  • Skeleton Coast

    A stark, hostile but fascinating region that offers up a different aspect of desert life, the Skeleton Coast National Park has to be experienced and seen to be believed, a truly magical destination that offers up incredible photographic opportunities wild ship wrecks, whale bones and desert wildlife.

  • Damaraland

    Renowned as being one of Africa's last wildernesses, Damaraland is one of Namibia's most scenic areas that runs inland alongside the Skeleton Coast between the Brandberg Mountain and the small town of Sesfontein. Attractions include; Twyfelfontein, the Torra Conservancy and Palmwag.

  • Swakopmund

    Swakopmund, Namibia's second-largest city, is the premier holiday resort in Namibia that offers visitors a laidback charm, historical sights, German colonial architecture, excellent restaurants and beer houses, as well as fantastic guesthouses and hotels. Swakopmund.

  • Fish River Canyon

    Absolutely magnificent and breathtaking in its immensity, The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is the second largest canyon in the world is located in the southeastern region of Namibia. The canyon is easily accessible from Sesriem and Luderitz with good gravel roads.

  • Caprivi Strip

    The Caprivi Strip (or Zambezi Region) is a thin strip of Namibia that stretches out eastwards in the far north of the country, the Caprivi borders Botswana, Angola and Zambia. A great option for wildlife and birdlife is the perfect access point into Botswana, Zambia and Victoria Falls.

  • Etosha National Park

    Namibia's Etosha National Park is the main wildlife attraction in a country dominated by desert scapes, a truly stunning yet different safari experience awaits. With the Etosha Pan as a backdrop, wildlife and birdlife photography within the park is simply stunning no matter the time of year.
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Namibian Highlights

From NAD$ 58 970.00 pp

10-days of flying in-between all that Namibia has to offer, from the Namib Desert and Swakopmund to Damaraland and the wildlife haven of Etosha National Park. All accommodation is in safari camps and hotels.
Experience Namibia

Rates from NAD 75 875.00 pp

The 18-day 'Experience Namibia Safari' showcases all the very best highlights that the country as a whole has to offer. Experience; the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park as well as the Africat Foundation.
Skeleton Coast Fly In

From US$ 8 335.00 pp

A 4-day safari departing Windhoek and following the Skeleton-Coast from Conception Bay to the Huab Valley as far as the Hoarusib Valley and the Kunene river (The Northern border with Angola), ending in Windhoek on the fourth day.
Namibia Culture and Wildlife

Rates from NAD 76 315.00 pp

Namibia Culture and Wildlife Safari over 11-days takes one thought the north-eastern regions of Namibia ending in the Botswana town of Kasane. Experience San Bushmen and Kavango cultures as well the Caprivi strip and Chobe wildlife and birdlife.
Namibia Fly

From US$ 10 395.00 pp

5-days of flying between Namibia's most spectacular destinations, the world famous Sossusvlei with the highest sand dunes in the world, the Skeleton-Coast and onto the Kunene river, as well as a visit to the Etosha National Park.
Namibia Southern Swing

Rates from NAD 29 825.00 pp

A magical 7-Day journey through the highlights of South Namibia. A safari that is the perfect option for those who are both time and budget constrained. The safari takes in highlights includes the Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and the Namib Desert.