Popular places to stay around Namibia
The Namib Naukluft Park is the central part of the
Namib Desert. Sossusvlei, Sesreim Canyon & the Namib deserts beauty
make it one of the most popular places on any vacation to Namibia.
Enjoy amazing sunrises from the top of the sand dunes. |
The gate to Fish River Canyon is situated at the rest
camp Hobas. From there, you have to drive another 10 kilometres to
the actual Canyon which offers a stunning view of "Hell's Bend".
Fish River Canyon itself is approximately 180kms long.
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Damaraland is a spectacular self drive destination.
Nestled between the Skeleton Coast in the West and the Etosha National
Park in the north east of Namibia it is a dramatic area for landscapes,
wildlife, San (bushman) rock paintings and remote wilderness
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Kaokoland is a true wilderness area in the far north
west of Namibia. The Kaokoveld is a rugged wilderness for the intrepid
adventurer, accessible only by 4 wheel drive the rewards are fantastic
with unreal landscapes and of course the Himba people. |
If you want to see African wildlife then Etosha is
the ultimate place to visit, with large herds of animals across vast
flat landscapes with gatherings around the waterholes as hot and tired
animals slate their thirst constantly aware that predators are looking
for their next meal...
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The remote and awe-inspiring Caprivi
Strip in the north east corner of Namibia has woodlands, rivers, delta
and swamps, The Caprivi Strip is usually a complete surprise for the
first time visitor! Contrasting with the rest of the country the wetlands
offer an amazing abundance of water.
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Epupa Falls is a series of cascades that drop a total
of 60metres over a distance of about 1.5 km, reaching a maximum width
of 500 m. The closest town is Ruacana where the nearby hydro electric
plant generates much of Namibia's electricity
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Waterberg Plateau located only half a days drive from
Windhoek and is a pleasant escape into the peace of the bush, game
drives area available onto the plateau and the bird life is stunning
in this area. Close by is the AfriCat Foundation known for its work
with predators in Namibia. |
Swakopmund’s temperate climate offers respite
from the searing heat of the desert, a friendly, busy seaside resort
with German style architecture and lovely seafood, it allows you to
indulge in a variety of ocean activities and adrenaline adventures.
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With all the modern conveniences of a city, Windhoek
usually marks the start or end of any trip to Namibia. It is a clean
compact city with its founding history entwined with modern business.
Street cafes are an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
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A town seemingly disconnected with the rest of the
world at the end of the road Luderitz is an old fishing town around
a harbour rugged, the coastline hides seals Penguins, sharks, shipwrecks
and diamonds... visit deserted Kolmanskop to learn about them.
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Namibia Wildlife Resorts or NWR is the sole tourist
accommodation operator inside most of Namibia's National Parks. Operating
accommodation inside Etosha Park, Namib Naukluft Desert, Fish River
Canyon, Waterberg Plateau Park, Skeleton Coast, Popa Falls, Shark
Island, Duwisib Castle and Gross Barmen. |
More places to stay around Namibia
The gate to Fish River Canyon Ai-Ais, which means
"burning water" refers to the sulphurous hot springs which
are found in this area
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Railway junction crossroads
Aus is a beautiful edge of desert area the best place for seeing the
desert horses
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Brandberg is Namibia's highest mountain rising out
of the desert it makes a dramatic statement on the skyline
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A thriving cattle town east of Windhoek on the way
to the Botswana border, semi Kalahari desert good for supplies and
fuel |
Border between Namibia and Botswana in the Kalahari
desert in the east of the country a good place to break a journey
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Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Khomas Hochland
near Windhoek is the Daan Viljoen Game Reserve |
A thriving cattle town east of Windhoek on the way
to the Botswana border, semi Kalahari desert good for supplies and
fuel |
An old town on the route to the north east of Namibia
fuel and shops as well as accommodation available in Grootfontein |
Really just a cross roads where two roads and the
railway line meet fuel, small shop and accommodation
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North of Swakopmund this seaside village is a fisherman's
delight on the skeleton coast
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Kamanjab is in Damaraland southwest of Etosha and
on the way to Kaokoland basis fuel and supplies
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Small town in the south of Namibia a good place for
a stopover fuel shops and ATMs |
A diverse busy town in the northeast close to borders
with Zimbabwe Zambia and Botswana |
The main town in the south of Namibia good shops garages
fuel and places to stay main north south road runs right through the
town
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Damaralands central town a good base for exploring
Damaraland and getting supplies before heading into the Koakoveld
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A farming town on the edge of the Namib Desert fuel
and basic supplies and a couple of places to stay good stopover location
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On the edge of the Kalahari and on the main north
south road through Namibia a busy well stocked town |
In the southern area of the Kalahari Desert Mata Mata
is the crossing point into the Botswana side of the Kalahari, no shops
or fuel |
One of the main border crossings into Namibia from
South Africa from the Cape Town areas not much here but the orange
river and a border post
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Namibia's Garden city Okahandja is just a short drive
north of Windhoek a good alternative to staying in the capital it
has fuel supplies and places to stay
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In the south of Damaraland Omaruru is a quiet pleasant
town with fuel and supplies good base for exploring the area. |
Opuwo is the main town in the northeast of Namibia
and for seeing the Himba tribe in Namibia fuel basic supplies and
good base for exploring Koakoland |
Just south of Etosha Park Otavi is good for supplies
and a good area for staying over on your journey north or south through
Namibia |
Midway between Windhoek and Etosha Otjiwarongo is
a busy town with good fuel and supplies and ample places to stay
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A desert oasis at the top of Damaraland and at the
beginning of the Koakoveld elephants rhino and dramatic landscapes
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Just south of Windhoek Rehoboth is a small town with
a hotsprings fuel supplies and not a great deal else |
A small border town with South Africa in the very
south of Namibia some places to stay but little in the way of supplies |
Gateway to the Caprivi area in the northeast, Rundu
sits along the riverbank as you gaze across into Angola, fuel supplies
and hotels |
A small town on the main railway line between Luderitz
and Keetmanshoop |
A group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs located
between Usakos and Swakopmund |
A short way east of Etosha Tsumeb is a small town
with cafes fuel supplies and several places to stay
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Twyfelfontein is not a town but an area of historic
significance in Namibia bushman rock art and Damaraland |
In the heart of Damaraland with views of Brandberg
this small ex-mining town is a great base to explore the area. |
A small town on the main road between Windhoek and
Swakopmund fuel supplies and a place to stretch your legs |
Namibia's main port Walvis Bay is 30km south of Swakopmund
and has good access to the coastal areas as well as the desert. |
Namibia’s Holiday Highlights
Namibia is a land of beautiful contrasts with its abundant
and adaptive wildlife, dramatic pristine remote landscapes, friendly people
and amazing diversity. Namibia is a large country 824,
269 square kilometres (approx four times the size of the UK) but Namibia
only has a population of 1.83 million people, this makes Namibia one of
the most sparsely populated countries in the world. Namibia
is a wonderful destination in itself and can be easily combined with a
trip to South Africa, Victoria
Falls or Botswana.
Click on the map of Namibia
to select area information
Namibia undoubtedly has some of the most
pristine, remote and dramatic landscapes in Africa. First impressions
of Namibia are usually of a hot and somewhat harsh land, but you will
soon find Namibia is an enchanting country full of life in the most unexpected
areas.
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