Places in Namibia

Namibia is an African paradise full of a variety of enchanting attractions that enthral its visitors much. Guide for Africa selection of the most enthralling tourists places in Namibia.
Windhoek
Hailed as the “cleanest city in Africa”, Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Namibia. It is situated in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau. This relatively a small, bustling city with a ‘continental’ atmosphere boasts several sights to see on Namibia tours including the Namibia National Art Gallery, the Gibeon Meteorite Fountain, Tintenpalast, Namibia Craft Centre and National Botanical Garden; shopping. For those more inclined towards the wildlife, the Zoo Park is the appropriate destination. All in all, Windhoek serves as a perfect base to begin or end Namibia holidays.
Luderitz
Luderitz is a quirky town lodged in one of the best harbours on the least hospitable coast in Africa. It is a destination in Namibia with several historic structures of tourist interest such as the Deutsche Afrika bank, the Old Post Office, and the ‘church on the rocks’ or Felsenkirche. Other important buildings are the Krappenhoft and Lampe building, Woerman House, Troost House, Kreplin House, and the Turnhalle.
Sossusvlei
Often referred to as star dunes because of their crescent shape, Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes. It is situated in the southern part of the Namib Desert. This is one of the world’s must visit locations. The Sossusvlei sand dunes are best for viewing from the air; or at sunrise and sunset as the colours appear strong and constantly changing, producing amazing photographic opportunities.
Kaokoland
The Kaokoland region stretching up to the far north-west of Namibia and is one of the last great wilderness areas of Southern Africa. From the Hoanib River in the south to the Kunene River in the north intrepid visitors can explore the Marienfluss, Hartmann’s Valley, Epupa Falls, Ruacana Falls or the testing Van Zyl’s Pass. This area is also home to the nomadic Himba people who follow a very traditional lifestyle developed over many centuries. Visitors can take a self-drive trip in convoy with another vehicle, a specialized fly-in safari or a privately guided tour to explore this area in full.
Epupa Falls
One of Namibia’s prime tourist spots are the Epupa Falls. These series of water cascades are produced by the Kunene River on the border of Angola and Namibia. The falls offer a great spot for photographic safaris in Namibia. Besides exploring the falls at leisure, The Kunene River is the habitat of several crocodiles; birding is also common due to the presence of a variety of bird species. River rafting is another unique way to experience river Kunene. The Epupa Falls in northern Namibia are truly an attraction not worth missing when on Namibia tours.
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is Namibia’s best wildlife safaris destination. The Park owes its unique landscape to The Etosha Pan. It is home to an array of exotic flora and fauna including the blue wildebeest, kudu, zebras, gemsbok and springbok, red hartebeest, impala and more. It is a place to go for wildlife. Bird life is interesting during rainy season.
Skeleton Coast Park
The Skeleton Coast is one of the most mysterious and bewitching places in Namibia.
A sensation of mystery and impenetrability surrounds this park with its many shipwrecks, dense coastal fogs and cold sea breezes; of special interest are the clay castles of the Hoarusib, the salt pans near Agate Mountain, the seal colony at Cape Frio and the remains of shipwrecks along the coast.
Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is the world’s oldest desert. Covering most of the country, Namib is a fascinating destination of geological wonders with the world’s tallest sand dunes and an amazing array of plants and animals uniquely adapted to survive in these harsh desert conditions.
Fish River Canyon
One of Namibia’s most spectacular geological phenomena; contains Ai-Ais Hot Springs, rugged mountain land, Fish River Canyon and Huns Mountains with isolated and otherworldly landscape and wealth of interesting xerophytic plants; seasoned hikers regard the 4-5 day trail as one of southern Africa’s major challenges.
Caprivi Strip
The Caprivi Strip is a narrow strip of land in the far northeast of Namibia, about 400 kilometres long. Its largest settlement is the town of Katima Mulilo. The area is rich in wildlife and has mineral resources. Its lush, green environment fed by a number of converging river systems gives rise to a myriad of animal, bird and fish species many of which are not found in the drier areas of Namibia. It is one of southern Africa’s top birding spots, especially the Caprivi Game Park.
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a small seaside town on the coast of north western Namibia. It is nestled 280 km west of Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. It is a premier holiday resort in Namibia and during the summer holidays and on long weekends thousands of both local and foreign visitors flock to the coast. Swakopmund is renowned for its excellent restaurants, pubs and discos, night clubs, a golf course in a desert setting.
Naukluft Park Monumental dunes
Naukluft Park Monumental dunes lie at the end of an erosional trough formed by the Tsauchab River; they are star-shaped.
In general, there are several breathtaking places in Namibia to visit. The country offers its visitors a detailed menu of tourist attractions and unforgettable moments. The wild life and contrasting landscapes are together and ready to be explored.