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Namibia
Land of Contrast
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 find out more and accommodation
choices
or read on to find out about the holiday highlights of
Namibia:
Namibia Distance chart
Namibia’s Holiday Highlights
» Discover the dramatic Sand Dunes of the Namib Desert at
Sossusvlei
» Damaraland’s rich geological history landscapes and
San Bush Man Art
» Enjoy a wildlife safari holiday in Etosha National Park
» Escape the Namib desert heat in the extraordinary seaside
town Swakopmund
» Spectaculor Fish River Canyon - one of the largest canyons
in the world
» Enjoy Windhoek Namibia’s capital city – colourful
city,full of German influences
» Bird lovers flock to the Waterberg with superb viewing
» A hidden surprise the beautiful Caprivi strip in north
Namibia follow the river.
» Kaokoland, remote, dramatic with the Himba tribe and their
nomadic lifestyle
» Luderitz
trapped between the Namib desert and the Atlantic ocean.
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Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert
The Namib Naukluft Park is the central part of
The Namib Desert. Sossusvlei,
Sesreim Canyon and Dune Forty Five being the most
well known destinations.
Sossusvlei’s uniqueness, make it one of the most popular
‘ must sees’ on any itinerary to Namibia. At 325m Sossusvlei’s
dunes are the amongst the highest in the world.
» Experience the spectacular sunrises in the Namib Dunes
when the dunes turn dramatically red
» Discover fascinating desert adapted animals, plants and
insects
» Visit Sesreim Canyon where centuries of erosion has eroded
a narrow gorge with pools that fills with water after good rains
» Take a Hot Air Balloon trip for a birds eye view of Sossusvlei
Dunes
Read more about Sossusvlei
and the Namib Naukluft Park
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Damaraland - Namibia
Damaraland is a spectacular self drive destination.
Sandwiched between the Skeleton Coast in the West and the Etosha
National Park in the north east of Namibia it has a variety of places
to see and activities to do.
» Discover the spectacular rock engravings at Twyfelfontein
» Brandberg is Namibia’s highest mountain
at 2 573 metres
» Track the Desert Elephant and Rare Desert
Black Rhino
» See one of the richest collections of rock art
in the world
» Visit the Petrified Forest with trees over
200 million years old
Read more about Damaraland
in Namibia
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Etosha National Park - Namibia
Etosha National Park is one of the first places you will want to
include on your holiday to Namibia. At a staggering 22,270 square
kilometers, it is one of the largest National Parks in Africa.
» Large salt pan and many watering holes
for great game viewing
» Over 380 species of birds, 114 mammals
and 110 reptiles
» World famous for its exceptionally good plains game
» Variety of ecology from salt pan to woodlands
with many species
» Exclusive luxury lodges, night
game drives, and bush walks
Read more about Etosha
National Park in Namibia
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Swakopmund - Namibia
Swakopmund’s temperate climate offers respite
from the searing heat of the desert. Completely different from the
rest of the Namibia, it allows you to indulge in a variety of ocean
activities and adventures.
» Superb birdwatching at Sandwich Harbour
and Walvis Bay
» Desert and dune excursions, filled with
flora & fauna
» Adventure activities & outdoor pursuits
for adrenalin junkies
» Visit Skeleton Coast, named after all the
ship wrecks
» Sea tours, fishing and diving – see
dolphins, seals & whales
Read more about Swakopmund
in Namibia
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Fish River Canyon - Namibia
A long way from anywhere and either on route to Luderitz
or Cape Town, the Fish River Canyon and Kalahari
Desert Area is a vast area dominated by sheep and cattle
farms and an increasing amount of conservations game ranches.
» Enjoy wildlife safaris in the Kalahari
Thornveld
» Holiday and experience -vast open spaces, blue skies and
complete tranquillity
» Pack your bag and take a five day hike
– down the Fish River Canyon
» Scenic drives, game viewing
and hiking in the Fish River Canyon Reserve
» Visit Brukkaros volcano and Giant's
Playground
» Quiver Tree Forest: An exceptionally high
concentration of these tree aloes
Read more about Fish
River Canyon in Namibia
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Windhoek - Capital City of Namibia
With all the modern conveniences of a city, Windhoek
usually marks the start of any trip to Namibia. With its international
airport most holidays to Namibia start and end in Windhoek.
» Windhoek is full of historical
neo-Gothic and art nouveau buildings
» Buy from street-side vendors selling handmade arts
and crafts
» Spend time at the museums of history, natural
sciences, and transport
» Take a walk down Windhoek’s Independence Avenue
» Theatres, galleries and monuments
» Daan Vil Joen game park within 30 minutes
from the centre of town.
Read more about Windhoek,
capital city of Namibia
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Waterberg Plateau - Namibia
Waterberg Plateau area is most famous home to
Okonjima Lodge and the AfriCat Foundation.
The work being done here is ground breaking and ensures reintroduction
into the wild of some of Namibia's predators.
» Okonjima lodge – Main Camp, Bush
Camp, Private Villa, and Bush Suite – arguably the finest
accommodation in the area.
» AfriCat and CCF big cat
rehabilitation sanctuaries
» See cheetah in full gallop and track leopard
on foot
» Overnight walking trails in the Waterberg
Plateau National Park with many rare species in unusually
close proximity to each other
» Visit Lake Otjikoto near Tsumeb
where the retreating German forces dumped their armaments in 1915
» Private game reserves with charming guesthouses
» Stop off at Okahandja
to buy curios and wooden carvings from the Kavango
Craftsmen
Read more about Waterberg
Plateau Namibia
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Caprivi Strip
Escape the crowds in the remote and awe-inspiring Caprivi
Strip in the north east corner of Namibia. With its woodlands,
rivers and swamps, The Caprivi Strip is unlike any other part of
Namibia and is usually a complete surprise for the first time visitor!
» See Elephant, buffalo, hippo and other wetlands species
» Over 400 species of birds, both wetland & passerine
species
» National Parks everywhere - Kavango, Khaudaum Game Park,
Popa Falls, Mamili National Park and Mahango Game Parks
» Okavango, Chobe & Linyanti, and Vic Falls all a day-trip
away
Read more about the Caprivi
Strip in Namibia
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The Himba people and the Kaokoland
Not a fence in sight and barely any sign of civilisation, Kaokoland
is a true wilderness area. The Kaokoveld is a rugged
wilderness for the intrepid adventurer, accessible only by 4 wheel
drive or light air craft. This part of Namibia is home to the Himba
people and their traditional nomadic lifestyle.
» Learn about the desert elephant and the
world's only free-roaming black rhino
» See hardy drought resistant wildlife and
interesting plants
» Experience camping in the wild on a self-sufficient
expedition
» The Kunene River and Epupa Falls
are well known Kaokoland attractions
» Stay at luxury lodges in ridiculously enchanting
settings
» Purros is a semi permanent Himba
settlement where you can visit and see their traditional
way of life.
Read more about Kaokoland
and the Himba People of Namibia
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Luderitz and Kolmanskop
Stay at comfortable hotels and totally escape from the outside
world in Luderitz. Take desert excursions to Kolmanskop
including the wild horses of Aus.
» Take an ocean excursion to penguin and seal colonies
» Sail the bay and the archipelago and discover the bounty
of the Atlantic Ocean
» Drive along the peninsula for some pretty dramatic
scenery
» Photograph the Ghost towns of Kolmanskop
and Elizabeth Bay relics of the diamond- era history
» Explore the Sperregbiet (Forbidden Zone) on a guided off
road adventure
» Photgraph Neo Gothic architecture, museums,
and restored mansions
» Luderitz is the Rock Lobster capital of
Namibia – taste this delicacy at any number of fantastic seafood
restaurants
Read more about Luderitz
Namibia
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Namibia Wildlife Resorts Information
on: Ai Ais, Daan
Viljoen, Duwisib Castle,
Etosha, Fish
River Canyon, Gross
Barman, Halali, Hardap,
Hobas, Khorixas,
Namatoni, Naukluft,
Okaukuejo, Onkoshi,
Popa Falls, Rehoboth
Spa, Sesriem, Shark
Island, Skeleton
Coast, Sossus Dune
Camp, Terrace Bay,
Torra Bay, Von
Bach Dam, Waterberg,
West Coast Park.
Hotels in Namibia Towns:
Aus - Brandberg
- Etosha - Gobabis
- Gochas - Grootfontein
- Granau - Hardap
- Helmeringhausen
- Henties Bay - Kamanjab
- Karabib - Katima
Mulilo - Keetmanshoop
- Khorixas - Kolmanskop
- Maltahohe - Mariental
- Naukluft - Noordoewer
- Okahandja - Omaruru
- Opuwo - Oshakati
- Otavi - Otjiwarongo
- Outjo - Palmwag
- Rehoboth - Rosh
Pinah - Rundu - Seeheim
- Sesfontein - Skeleton
Coast - Solitaire
- Tsumeb - Tsumkwe
- Usakos - Walvis
Bay - Waterberg -
Windhoek
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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