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 particularly good 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 just 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

  • 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.

  • 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.
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Northern Namibia Classic

Rates on Request, budget dependent

A 10-day classic self-drive itinerary where at one's own pace explore the Namib Naukluft through to Swakopmund and all the way up to the big game country of Etosha National Park, with lodges that fall in the good value bracket.
Sossusvlei Shuttle

Rates from NAD 8 870.00 pp

The Sossusvlei shuttle is a 3-day accommodated excursion that offers guests a stress-free option when visiting the red dunes of the Namib Desert. Visit the highest dunes in the world, take in Spreetshoogte Pass and explore Sesriem Canyon on this shorty yet perfect safari.
Namibian Deserts & Wildlife

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The perfect 9-day fly-in safari that takes in all the highlights of this stunning and scenic country. This is a scheduled and/ or tailor made safari whilst the accommodation offerings are some of the best in Namibia.
Highlights Of Namibia

Rates from NAD 31 265.00 pp

Highlights Of Namibia Safari over 10-days explores the countries most popular attractions including the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, Swakopmund, Damaraland and of course the wildlife haven that is the Etosha National Park.
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.