
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
'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 levelCaprivi 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 levelEtosha 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 levelSwakopmund
'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 levelWaterberg 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 levelDamaraland
'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 levelSkeleton 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 levelSossusvlei
'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 levelNamib 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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