Namibia Travel
Hotel & Accommodation Guide
Where to stay in Namibia, what to see and where to go, accommodation in Namibia is clean and safe and there is plenty to choose from including camping, self catering chalets, guesthouses, villas, bed and breakfasts, lodges, hotels, bushman camps and more accommodation in Namibia is as varied as the landscape.
Welcome to Namibia
Land of Contrast
Namibia is a large and beautiful desert country on the South west coast of Africa.
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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.
Namibia has fascinating geography, history, cultural and wildlife, making Namibia a wonderful place for an exciting holiday. Namibia is predominantly a desert country with approx 310 days of sunshine each year and Namibia is often referred to as the land of contrast with breathtaking mountains, deserts, amazing wildlife and fascinating culture. Memories of Namibia will forever remain in your heart.
→ Map of Namibia showing Main Roads and Distances
→ Namibia Travel Essentials
Namibia Hotels Holidays and Places to Stay
The Namib Desert forms the central part of the part of the Namib Naukluft conservation area. This is where you will find Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon making it one of the most popular places on any vacation to Namibia. Enjoy amazing sunrises from the top of the sand dunes.
→ Sossusvlei Sesriem and the Namib Desert
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.
→ Fish River Canyon Ai Ais and Hobas
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.
→ Damaraland
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..
→ Kaokoland and the Himbas
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...
→ Etosha National Park
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.
→ Caprivi Strip
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.
→ Ruacana & Epupa Falls
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.
→ Waterberg Plateau
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.
→ Swakopmund
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
→ Windhoek Capital City
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.
→ Luderitz & Kolmanskop
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.
→ Namibia Wildlife Resorts
More Places to Stay around Namibia
Click here for a map showing the main towns and highlights of Namibia
Click on a town or area of Namibia to read more about that area of Namibia
→ Aus
Railway junction crossroads Aus is a beautiful edge of desert area the best place for seeing the desert horses.
→ Brandberg
Brandberg is Namibia's highest mountain rising out of the desert it makes a dramatic statement on the skyline.
→ Bethanien
A thriving cattle town east of Windhoek on the way to the Botswana border, semi Kalahari desert good for supplies and fuel
→ Buitepos
Border between Namibia and Botswana in the Kalahari desert in the east of the country a good place to break a journey
→ Daan viljoen
Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Khomas Hochland near Windhoek is the Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
→ Duwisib castle
A castle in the desert, built by a mad German in the early 1900's now an historical site and museum.
→ Erindi game reserve
Erindi is a private game reserve in the plains below the Erongo mountains near Omaruru on the southern edge of Damaraland
→ Gobabis
A thriving cattle town east of Windhoek on the way to the Botswana border, semi Kalahari desert good for supplies and fuel
→ Grootfontein
An old town on the route to the north east of Namibia fuel and shops as well as accommodation available in Grootfontein
→ Grunau
Really just a cross roads where two roads and the railway line meet fuel, small shop and accommodation
→ Helmeringhausen
Helmeringhausen is a tiny settlement in southern Namibia on the gravelled backroads from South Africa to Sesriem
→ Henties Bay
North of Swakopmund this seaside village is a fisherman's delight on the skeleton coast
→ Kalkrand
Situated on the B1 in south Namibia between Mariental and Rehoboth
→ Kamanjab
Kamanjab is in Damaraland southwest of Etosha and on the way to Kaokoland basis fuel and supplies
→ Karasburg
Small town in the south of Namibia a good place for a stopover fuel shops and ATMs
→ Katima Mulilo
A diverse busy town in the northeast close to borders with Zimbabwe Zambia and Botswana
→ Kavango
In the north east corner of Namibia the Kavango region encompasses the Caprivi Strip and the outer edges of the Okavango Delta
→ Keetmanshoop
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
→ Khorixas
Damaralands central town a good base for exploring Damaraland and getting supplies before heading into the Kaokoveld
→ Maltahohe
A farming town on the edge of the Namib Desert fuel and basic supplies and a couple of places to stay good stopover location
→ Mariental
On the edge of the Kalahari and on the main north south road through Namibia a busy well stocked town
→ Mata Mata
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
→ Naukluft
The Namib Naukluft Park is a vast and varied conservation area, the largest in Africa and is made up of a series of national parks including the dunes in the south to the Skeleton Coast
→ Noordoewer
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
→ Okahandja
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
→ Omaruru
In the south of Damaraland Omaruru is a quiet pleasant town with fuel and supplies good base for exploring the area
→ Opuwo
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 Kaokoland
→ Outjo
About an hours drive south of the Andersson's entrance gate to Etosha National Park
→ Oshakati
The largest town in Ovamboland, and capital of the northern area of Namibia north of Etosha. En-route to Ruacana Falls.
→ Otavi
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
→ Otjiwarongo
Midway between Windhoek and Etosha Otjiwarongo is a busy town with good fuel and supplies and ample places to stay
→ Palmwag
A desert oasis at the top of Damaraland and at the beginning of the Kaokoveld elephants rhino and dramatic landscapes
→ Rehoboth
Just south of Windhoek Rehoboth is a small town with a hotsprings, fuel, supplies and not a great deal else
→ Rosh Pinah
A small border town with South Africa in the very south of Namibia some places to stay but little in the way of supplies
→ Rundu
Gateway to the Caprivi area in the northeast, Rundu sits along the riverbank as you gaze across into Angola, fuel supplies and hotels
→ Seeheim
A small town on the main railway line between Luderitz and Keetmanshoop
→ Sesriem
Sesriem is a small settlement, home to Sesriem Canyon and gateway to the famous dunes of Sossusvlei
→ Skeleton coast
The Skeleton Coast is 500 km long strip popular with fishermen, but also known for its many shipwrecks and windswept landscapes
→ Spitzkoppe
A group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs with some rock art located between Usakos and Swakopmund
→ Tsumeb
A short way east of Etosha Tsumeb is a small town with cafes fuel supplies and several places to stay
→ Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein is not a town but an area of historic significance in Namibia bushman rock art and Damaraland
→ Uis
In the heart of Damaraland with views of Brandberg this small ex-mining town is a great base to explore the area
→ Usakos
A small town on the main road between Windhoek and Swakopmund fuel supplies and a place to stretch your legs
→ Walvis Bay
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 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