Namibia Attractions

Namibia 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 were 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.

Destinations In Namibia

  • Fish River Canyon

    Fish River Canyon

    'Absolutely magnificent and breathtaking in its immensity, The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is the second largest canyon in the world'

    Size & Location: 160km long, up to 27km wide and 550m deep
    When to visit: May - September
    Climate: Summer daytime temperatures can reach 35°C to 45°C
    Rainfall: Erratic, 10mm to 40mm per annum
    Altitude: 366m to 609m above sea level

  • Caprivi Strip

    Caprivi Strip

    'A lush water-fed area, the narrow extension of land known as the Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region) protrudes eastwards from the extreme north-east of Namibia'

    Size & Location: 5 715km²
    When to visit: May - October
    Climate: avg. daily temp. at 26°C
    Rainfall: 500mm per annum varying
    Altitude: 1000m above sea level

  • Etosha National Park

    Etosha National Park

    'The Etosha National Park is a major wildlife sanctuary and is one of Southern Africa's finest and most important Game Reserve'

    Size & Location: 22 270km²
    When to visit: May - September (game viewing)
    Climate: Dry and hot
    Rainfall: approx. 358mm per annum
    Altitude: 1000m above sea level

  • Swakopmund

    Swakopmund

    'Namibia's second largest city/ town, Swakopmund is the premier holiday destination in the country with bars, restaurants and accommodation options'

    Size & Location: Atlantic coast
    When to visit: Avoid school holidays)
    Climate: Avg. temperatures range from about 15°C to 25°C
    Rainfall: Less than 15mm per annum
    Altitude: sea level

  • Waterberg Plateau

    Waterberg Plateau

    'Emerging suddenly out of a uniform scrubland is a gigantic orange rock with sheer sides and a flat top, the Waterberg Plateau towers over the surrounding plains'

    Size & Location: 406km²
    When to visit: April - October
    Climate: Avg. temperatures range from about 20°C to 40°C
    Rainfall: 500mm per annum
    Altitude: 1878m above sea level

  • Damaraland

    Damaraland

    'Renowned as being one of Africa's last wildernesses, Damaraland is one of Namibia's most scenic areas. Running inland alongside the Skeleton Coast'

    Size & Location: 1 600km²
    When to visit: May - December
    Climate: avg. daytime temp. of 26°C
    Rainfall: 30mm to 100mm varying
    Altitude: 1300m - 1500m above sea level

  • Skeleton Coast

    Skeleton Coast

    'The desolate coastline of the Skeleton Coast Park is a spooky desert shore with massive sand dunes and treacherous rocks'

    Size & Location: 20 000km²
    When to visit: October - May
    Climate: Desert temperatures
    Rainfall: less than 50mm
    Altitude: Sea level to 500m above sea level

  • Sossusvlei

    Sossusvlei

    'At Sossusvlei towering mountains of sand surround huge, dried-up lakebeds and red and orange sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see'

    Size & Location: 60km from Sesriem gate
    When to visit: March - September
    Climate: Avg. daytime temp. seldom drops below 35°C
    Rainfall: Erratic
    Altitude: 1000m to 2000m above sea level

  • Namib Naukluft Park

    Namib Naukluft Park

    Covering much of the central Namib Desert and the Naukluft Mountains, the Namib Naukluft Park is home to some of the rarest and weirdest plant and animal species in the world'

    Size & Location: 50 000km²
    When to visit: March - September
    Climate: Avg. daytime temp. seldom drops below 35°C
    Rainfall: Erratic
    Altitude: 2 000m above sea level

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Namibia North

Rates on Request, budget dependent

This 11-day safari combines the diverse coastal region in and around Swakopmund with the attractions of central and southern Damaraland and the Etosha National Park, discover the North of Namibia in your own time and pace.
Discover Kaokoland Safari

From NAD$ 55 375.00 pp

This 12-day guided camping safari offers one the perfect opportunity to encounter Namibia's desert-adapted elephants, the nomadic cultural Ovahimbas, as well as the mighty Kunene river and its spectacular Epupa waterfalls.
Namibia North East

Rates on Request, budget dependent

This 9-day safari route takes you through the Caprivi Strip of Namibia, experience the upper course of the Okavango River and the abundant wildlife of the Mudumu Game Parks and a visit to the Popa Falls and the "Okavango Delta" at Lianshulu.
Windhoek to Victoria Falls Safari

From NAD$ 28 890.00 pp

This 15-day safari explores the northern regions of Namibia as well as Botswana's Chobe park and ends in Victoria Falls. Highlights include the Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Caprivi Strip and of course Victoria Falls.
Affordable Namibia

Rates on Request, budget dependent

11-days of discovering Namibia's awesome highlights including Etosha National Park, the Waterberg Plateau as well as Damaraland, the quaintness of Swakopmund and the awe-inspiring dunes at Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert.
Classic Namibia Safari

From NAD$ 43 700.00 pp

Explore the country on this 12-day serviced 'classic' mobile Namibia safari offering exclusive campsites within Namibia's most visited and spectacular destinations, Etosha Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund and the Namib Desert.