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If Namibia is 'Africa for beginners', as is often said, what a wonderful place to start.
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Sossusvlei, a large ephemeral pan, is set amid red sand dunes that tower up to 325m above the valley floor. It rarely contains any water, but when the…
Cape Cross Seal Reserve
Skeleton Coast
The best-known breeding colony of Cape fur seals along the Namib coast is in this reserve, where the population has grown large and fat by taking…
Although it's much less famous than its neighbour Sossusvlei, Deadvlei is actually the most alluring pan in the Namib-Naukluft National Park – it's…
Sandwich Harbour
Sandwich Harbour, 56km south of Walvis Bay in Dorob National Park, is one of the most dramatic sights in Namibia – dunes up to 100m-high plunge into the…
Sesriem Canyon
The 3km-long, 30m-deep Sesriem Canyon, 4km south of the Sesriem headquarters, was carved by the Tsauchab River through the 15-million-year-old deposits of…
Hidden Vlei
This unearthly dry vlei (low, open landscape) amid lonely dunes makes a rewarding excursion. It's a 4km return hike from the 2WD car park. The route is…
Christuskirche
Windhoek’s best-recognised landmark, and something of an unofficial symbol of the city, this German Lutheran church stands on a traffic island and lords…
In 1905 the need for a good cargo- and passenger-landing site led Swakopmund’s founders to construct the original wooden pier. In the years that followed,…
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Named after early Afrikaner trekker Jani Kolman, whose ox wagon became bogged in the sand here, Kolmanskop was originally constructed as the Consolidated…
Independence Memorial Museum
Opened in 2014, this museum is dedicated to the country's anticolonial and independence struggle. The first floor tells the story of Namibia under…
Betta Camp Site
A welcoming stop on the road in these parts is Betta Camp Site, roughly 20km past Duwisib. Apart from petrol and campsites if you want to crash the night,…
One of Namibia’s most recognisable landmarks, the 1728m-high Spitzkoppe rises mirage-like above the dusty plains of southern Damaraland. Its dramatic…
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Best Things to Do
From the dazzling Kalahari Desert to some of the world’s best stargazing, Namibia offers extraordinary encounters with nature.
Things to Know
Get ready for your trip to Namibia with these important tips on health, safety and things to pack.
Transportation
There aren’t many places where you can drive for hours without seeing anything other than the occasional oryx. Here's how to get around in Namibia.
Visa Requirements
Here's everything you need to know about getting a tourist visa to travel to Namibia.
Money and Costs
Save money on your trip to Namibia with these cheap transport tips and information on the costs of camping vs staying in a lodge.
Traveling with Kids
From wildlife-watching safari adventures to stargazing, family travelers will find that Namibia has a lot to offer.
Best Road Trips
Set off on an adventure in Namibia with these five road trips featuring desert, dunes, waterways and Atlantic coastline.
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