Where To Go In Namibia

There is so much more to Namibia than meets the eye. Although the country is dominated by the vast and unforgiving Namib Desert, the ever shifting golden sands are not its only attraction.

And you will be spoilt for choice when you browse through the destinations and attractions, so much so that you will be hard pressed to find enough time to fit in everything that you had hoped to see all on one itinerary. There are some attractions worthy of being bucket list contenders and other attractions that are absolutely not to be missed. To help you with your planning, here are our top 5 best places to go in Namibia.

1. Damaraland with its desert wildlife and its breath taking beauty

Damaraland is rough and rugged mountains, flood plains, and evidence of the flash floods that taunt the land during the rainy season. You would not be the first person find this land fascinating and alluring, and while here spending time in the Kunene region is a must. During the day, the landscape is bright and full of colour, while at night, the sky is alight with stars, the view untainted by light pollution. In many parts of this area, desert adapted wildlife can be spotting, moving one place to the next in search of food and water, making Damaraland a good place for a bit of a safari.

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2. The Skeleton Coast with its Shipwrecks and Bones

The beaches of the mysterious Skeleton Coast National Park are a graveyard for ancient shipwrecks and washed up oceanic creatures, a final resting place for the unfortunate souls who have been battered by the temperament of an unforgiving ocean. Time here conjures ghost stories and forlorn feelings, but it is also hauntingly beautiful. Along with its history and reputation, the Skeleton Coast is home to brown hyenas, jackals, and seal colonies.

For those who have chosen to explore the Skeleton Coast, there is a menagerie of exquisite lodges to stay at, many with exceptional ocean views to enjoy.

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3. Windhoek with its welcoming feeling

The vast majority of Namibia tours start and end in Windhoek, but there is so much more to the city than just being part of the welcoming party. Windhoek is the modern hub of Namibia, home to most of its urban community and filled with some of the best places to eat and stay. The city is the ideal place to stock up on food and other supplies before heading out into the wilderness, and to check up on family back home, or post a couple of pictures of your adventures.

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4. Swakopmund with its stunning coastal atmosphere and its trendy vibe

The town of Swakopmund is a popular attraction for those having a Namibia holiday and it is also the ideal place to stop and catch a breather. This seaside town has a lot of German colonial influence, which can be seen in the architecture of the old buildings, making it a great place to learn a little more of this side of the country’s history. The town has all sorts of interesting attractions as well as some really upmarket accommodation and places to eat, making a trip here an adventure all on its own.

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5. Kaokoveld with its wilderness and solitude

Tucked away in the far north of the country, Kaokoveld is one of Namibia’s top attractions possibly best known for being the last truly wild and untouched place in Southern Africa. The area is full of life but at the same time that life flourishes in conditions that might seem a little impossible to survive in. One of the best places to see wildlife is along the river, which animals frequent all throughout the year, and this is also where some of the best lodges can be found. Kaokoveld is also the ancestral home of the Himba people, and guests to the region often get to interact with them and learn about their way of life.

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