Namibia Tourist Attractions
Namibia’s tourist attractions are many and diverse. From the rugged landscape of the Fish River Canyon to the world’s oldest desert.
Namibia is a country rich in history and culture with each region offering its own unique blend of attractions.
Below is a snap shot of each area highlighting all the things to see and do.
Namibia tourist attractions
Central Region
Blending African and European cultures is Namibia’s capital city Windhoek.
Places of interest for the tourist include the National Botaanical Research institute, the National Art Gallery and Museum.
In the northern regions of Namibia you will find Etosha, Oshana, Epupa falls, the Skeleton Coast and Twyfelfontein.
The Etosha National Park needs little introduction and is one of Africa’s greatest game parks.
Waterberg Plateau Park was established to breed rare species such as Sable, Roan, Tsessebee, and Rhino.
In the North Eastern Area can be found the Caprivi and Kavango Region, Rundu, Divundu, Katima Mulilo, Kongola and Impalila Island
The Zambezi River is renowned for its tiger fishing.
Khaudum Game Park is situated in the northeast of the country and is home to several big game species and exceptional bird life.
Mamili National Park – Caprivi Strip encloses the largest wetland area with conservation status in Namibia. A network of channels, reed-beds, ox-bow lakes and a vast diversity of wildlife characterize the park.
Bwabwata National Park This 32km-wide caprivi park of 5 715km² extends for about 180 km from the Okavango River to the Kwando River. The main road goes straight through it
Mudumu Game Park – Caprivi Strip is a vast expanse of dense Savannah and woodland. The Park is home to small populations of sitatunga and red lechwe, while spotted-necked otter, hippo and crocodile inhabit the waterways
Mahango Game Reserve borders on the perennial Okavango River and is characterized by riverine forest, broad flood plains, magnificent baobab trees and large herds of elephant, buffalo and red lechwe to name but a few.
Tourist attractions in Namibia’s Coastal area are made up of Henties Bay, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Skeleton Coast, Luderitz, Cape Cross and the Sperrgebiet Park
In Swakopmund, German colonial buildings dominate the skyline. Swakopmund is Namibia’s playground where visitors can enjoy quad-biking, sand-boarding and parasailing.
A short distance from Swakopmund is Walvis Bay. To enjoy the bay take a Dolphin Cruise or the Sandwich Harbour tour.
Sandwich Harbour situated near Walvis Bay is a sensitive environment that has gained international importance as a wetland
Cape Cross Seal Reserve
was proclaimed a reserve in 1968 to protect the Cape Fur Seal colonies that breed along the coast of Southern Africa
East of Swakopmund is the Welwitschia Trail, the oldest living desert plant on earth. Nearby is Close by, the Moon landscape with its eroded hills and lifeless features reminds the observer of a surface similar to that of mars!
Located in Namibia’s south Southern Area you will find the Ais Ais natural springs, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Sossusvlei, and the Namib Rand.
Sossusvlei’s monumentally high dunes are a MUST SEE on any traveller’s list. Forming part of Sossusvlei is Dead Vlei with its dead skeleton trees estimated to be some 900 years old.
Sesriem Canyon where the erosion of many centuries has incised a narrow gorge that serves a geological book for the traveler
As the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon stretches approx. 160 kms in length and some 500 metres deep. Trek the Canyon on foot or by mule for an unforgettable experience.
Namib Naukluft Park
This is one of Namibia’s most versatile conservation areas . Covering some 50 000 sq km the Namib Naukluft Park is Africa’s third largest National Park.