Namibia Travel Resource

Namibia is a large and beautiful desert country on the South west coast of Africa. 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.

 

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Namib Desert
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Naukluft
Solitaire

Etosha National Park
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Fish River Canyon
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Aus
Ai Ais
Hobas

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Places to stay around Namibia

South Namibia
Grunau
Noordoewer
Naukluft
Keetmanshoop
Karasburg
Maltahohe
Aus
Luderitz
Fish River Canyon
Rosh Pinah

Central Namibia
Windhoek
Okahandja
Otjiwarongo
Brandberg
Waterberg
Damaraland
Buitepos
Gobabis
Mariental
Omaruru
Usakos
Rehoboth

Northern Namibia
North-west
Opuwo
Palmwag

Kaokoland (Himba)
Brandberg
Twyfelfontein
Ruacana
Caprivi North-east
Katima Mulilo
Rundu
Caprivi Strip
Etosha North-central
Etosha Park
Tsumeb
Otavi
Grootfontein

Coastal Namibia
Luderitz
Swakopmund
Walvis Bay
Henties Bay


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14 day Namibian explorer
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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:

map of namibia Katimon Malilo Namibia Grootfontein Namibia Tsumeb Namibia Etosha National Park Namibia Kaokoveld Himbaland Namibia Rundu Namibia Caprivi Strip Namibia Namibias Skeleton Coast Damaraland Namibia Brandberg Namibia Waterberg Namibia Okahandja Hotels Gobabis Namibia Otjiwarongo Namibia Omaruru Namibia Windhoek Namibia Buitepos Namibia Rehoboth Namibia Mareiental Namibia Namib Naukluft National Park Sossusvlei Namibia Maltahohe Namibia Namib Desert Namibia Keetmanshoop Namibia Luderitz Hotels Desert canyon and mountain meet in this beautiful area Ai Ais & Fish River Canyon Grunau Namibia Noordoewer Namibia Swakopmund Namibia Walvis Bay Namibia Crossroads town of Bethanien

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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
» Accommodation in Etosha includes: luxury lodges, camping, and self catering
» night game drives, and bush walks

Read more about Etosha National Park in Namibia

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Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert

The Namib Naukluft Park is the central part of The Namib Desert. Sossusvlei, Sesreim Canyon.

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
» Accommodation around Sesreim is available in Lodges Camping and Self catering

Read more about Sossusvlei and the Namib Naukluft Park

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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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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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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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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

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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

namibia wildlfie resorts

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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Namibia Distance Chart

Ariamsvlei                                                            
454  Aus                  

 

                   
1120 989  Buitepos                                    
1003 898 115  Gobabis                                  
1250 1145 777 657  Grootfontein                                
159 295 961 844 1091  Grunau                              
991 798 786 630 645 1064  Henties Bay                            
1261 1156 783 688 424 1102 345  Kamanjab                          
108 346 1010 895 1142 51 1115 1153  Karasburg                                            
981 876 501 388 403 822 242 414 873  Karibib                                          
333 211 802 687 934 157 907 945 208 665  Keetmanshoop                                        
1254 1149 777 662 419 1096 234 113 1147 317 982  Khorixas                                      
2009 1422 1533 1418 767 1901 1404 1156 1901 1252 1693 150  Katima Mulilo                                  
579 125 1136 1021 1268 491 923 1297 471 999 334 1273 2027  Luderitz                                  
648 249 692 498 824 489 549 835 540 555 332 829 1583 374  Maltahohe                                
537 432 381 466 713 378 686 724 429 444 221 718 1472 555 111  Mariental                              
1331 1226 863 738 167 1172 677 506 1223 484 1015 500 926 1349 905 794  Namuntoni                            
306 442 1101 991 1238 147 1211 1249 147 969 304 1286 1997 609 636 525 1319  Noordoewer                        
2076 1489 1620 1485 834 1968 1471 1223 1968 1319 1760 1217 67 2094 1650 1539 993 2064 Ngoma                        
869 764 393 276 381 710 395 392 761 112 553 430 1140 889 443 332 487 857 1207  Okahandja                      
1043 938 565 450 207 884 389 218 935 197 727 212 966 1061 617 506 288 1031 1043

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 Otjiwarongo                    
1476 1426 708 913 342 1347 852 681 1398 659 1190 675 989 1524 1080 969 245 1494 1056 637 463  Oshakati                  
1465 1368 995 1263 637 1314 557 212 1365 626 1157 325 1085 1491 1047 936 615 1461 1152 604 430 320  Opuwo                
1658 1553 1180 1065 494 1499 1143 272 1550 686 1342 377 1253 1676 1232 1121 469 1646 1320 798 615 152 157  Ruacana              
1498 1393 1020 905 248 1390 893 645 1390 741 1182 639 511 1516 1072 961 415 1486 578 629 455 590 811 642  Rundu            
1156 1051 676 563 578 997 67 412 1048 175 840 318 1337 731 482 619 659 1144 1404 287 371 834 624 684 826  Swakopmund          
833 168 877 683 771 674 356 709 725 472 517 615 1530 559 185 296 852 821 1597 390 546 992 921 081 1019 297  Sesriem        
894 495 938 744 854 735 295 648 786 411 578 554 1469 620 246 357 791 882 1536 329 503 931 860 920 958 205 83  Solitaire      
1224 1237 746 631 60 1065 570 399 1116 377 907 367 819 1242 798 687 107 1241 886 355 181 282 602 434 308 552 745 684  Tsumeb
1187 700 709 594 690 1028 98 443 1079 206 814 349 1458 938 451 650 691 1175 1525 318 403 866 655 715 947 31 266 205 673  Walvis Bay  
798 693 320 205 452 639 466 463 690 181 482 457 1211 372 372 261 533 786 1278 71 245 708 675 860 700 356 319 258 426 389  Windhoek