10 Best Places to Visit in Namibia

10 Best Places to Visit in Namibia brings you information about Namibia nested in Southwest Africa as one of the amazing safari destinations in Africa. Formerly a colony of Germany and gained its independence in 1990, Namibia is famously known for its diamond industry and the impressive San Culture. The country is also home to an amazing number of natural attractions including the Fish River Canyon Park – a scenic site and the unmissable Epupa Falls.

If your ideal Africa Safari Holiday includes plenty of outdoor adventure and nature photography, then Namibia is the perfect African destination to visit and explore.

To help you plan, we have compiled the top 10 Best Places to Visit in Namibia on your African Holiday.

10 Best Places to Visit in Namibia-Epupa Falls

The magnificent Epupa Falls is a series of large waterfalls formed by the Cunene River on the border between Namibia and Angola, Kunene/Cunene River is one of just five perennial rivers in Namibia and an invaluable source of water for the local Himba People.

The stunning falls spread out over a mile and surrounding the falls are colored rock formations, palm trees and fig trees.

Epupa Falls is a remote sites and only accessible by 4×4 vehicles, still it remains a popular attraction in Namibia.

Most vistors to Epupa Falls opt to stay overnight in one of the surrounding lodges and if you want to add some adrenaline to your visit, you can try some whitewater rafting along the river.

Walvis Bay

The Walvis Bay with its large bay and sand dune is one of the important attractions in Namibia and centre of tourism in the country, the bay is also a major port on the Namibian Coast.

Walvis Bay is a popular destination for travelers and locals in search for desert sports. At the lagoon, visitors can try kitesurfing thanks to the strong winds on the water.

Visitors can also try out dune boarding – inland of the bay that makes the most of the sandy desert landscape. Back on the Namibian Coast, you can go fishing or set off on a dolphin or seal watching cruise.

There are lots of other thrilling activities to do including bird watching particularly in the wetlands where congregate.

Skeleton Coast National Park

The Skeleton Coast of Namibia is one of the most icoic maritime locations on earth and is now acknolwged as one of Namibia’s greatest treasure.

The Skeleton Coast is regarded as one of the world’s last great wildernesses getting its name from how dangerous it was to sail a ship along the coast in the centures past. Today, this desolate coastline is still known as the world’s biggest ship graveyard.

The park is mostly uninhabited with a few sparse villages dotting the landscape, most visitors to the park come to see the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. The Skeleton Coast National Park is historically significant because it was the 15^th Century landing spot of the first European to visit the Namibian coast.

Most importantly, the coast is now a breeding colony for more than 200,000 cape fur seals which visitors get to enjoy watching.

Windhoek

Windhoek – The Capital City of Namibia is the most common place to visit in Namibia, the city is also largest city of the country and while on a Namibia Holiday there is a good chance that it will start in Windhoek.

There are several reasons to set aside a day of stay in Winhoek City, the city boasts buildings very much in the German architectural style and the presence of the German can be strongly felt in the food, resturants and the beer (Namibian beer is said to be the best in Africa and is brewed in Windhoek).

If you are interested in Namibian history, be sure to visit the Parliament of Namibia as well as the Old Lutheran Church Called the Christiskriche. If you are hoping to purchase some souvenirs, Windhoek is a great place to go shopping together with some of the smaller local markets, there is also bigger shops located in the Maerua Mall.

Waterberg Plateau Park

This scenic national park is located 300 km northeast of Windhoek and 320km souteast from Etosha Natioal Park, Waterberg Plateau is a large sandstone plateau of red rock that serves as sanctuary for endangered animals.

Guided tours that allow visitors to spot buffaloes, rhinoceroses and antelopes is one of the main reasons why many visitors Waterberg Plateau Park.

The park protects more than 200 species of birds and it is a breeding ground for Cape Vultures.

Waterberg Plateau Park is one a great destination for extensive hikes, this is only allowed between April and November. Note: all hikers need to have the appropriate permits and guides.

For accommodation, there are several lodges and campsites just outside the park to accommodate visitors and also provide amenities.

Luderitz

Namibia is formerly a German Colony and because of that, the country has a lot of German influences on its culture, language and cuisine. One of the most obvious places to notice the German influence is in the Coastal town of Luderitz, with Art Nouveau architecture and countless German street names. It is easy to feel like you are in Bavaria rather than Namibia.

On a tour in Luderitz, you can visit the Deutshe Afrika bank building, old Lutheran churches and the popular Troost House. Also don’t miss out on visiting the nearby ghost town of Kolmanskop – which was once a hub for diamond mining.

The town has been overtaken by the sand dunes, making it both eerie and beautiful.

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a perfect place to visit if you want to see where the local Namibians go on vacation. Originally a German Colonial city, Swakopmund boasts a lot of colorful and historic architecture.

The city is known as the adventure capital of Namibia and it is very easy to why, if you visit Swakopmund, you will have the chance to go quad biking in the desert, do sandboarding on the nearby dunes or just relax on the beach.

The city has a number of great international restaurants and fantastic bars serving locally brewed beer.

Fish River Canyon Park

On your visit in the iconic Fish River Canyon Park, you will be able to see one of the largest canyons in the world.

The Fish River Canyon is one of the most fascinating geological feature in Namibia and the second largest canyons in the world, the canyon is undoubtedly one of its grandest only second to the Grand Canyon.

Known as the Visrivier Afgronde in Afrikaans as the Fish River Canyon is formed by the Fish River – one of the longest in Africa. There are several fantastic ways to view and experience Fish River Canyon Park, you can hike up the Fish River Canyon Trail – a very popular Trail with a full length of more than 80 km.

Also you can take a scenic flight over the top of the canyon or even go for a swim right in the Fish River.

Namib-Naukluft National Park

As suggested by the name, Namib- Naukluft National Park contains both the Namib Desert and the Naukluft Mountain Range, the park si the also the largest game park in Africa and has a beautiful setting.

Namib-Naukluft National Park is that place where famous tree skeletons are posing everlastingly on the cracked, dry, pink earth with bright orange sand dunes in the background. Much of the park is made up of red sand dunes, a shifting landscape that you only have to see to believe, you will be able to see lunar – esque landscapes and spot some of the more remarkable high dunes in person.

Sossusvlei is the most famous area of the park, it is the most popular strip of sand in Namibia – where gargantuan dunes tower more than 300 meters (1000 feet) above the ground. Also you should check out the Kuiseb Canyon, through which the Kuiseb River runs when it is not just a sandy riverbed.

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is one of the most unique wildlife sanctuaries in the world and one of the best safari destinations in Africa thanks to its many waterholes.

Etosha National Park is the second largest of game reserves in Namibia coming second to Namib- Naukluft, the park surrounds the vast Etosha Salt Pan. The pan itself is usually dry and only fills with water briefly in the summer, but it is enough to estimate the growth of a blue-green algae which attracts thousands of flamingoes.

Common wildlife in Etosha National Park include large numbers of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelope species including springbok, oryx, kudu and impala among others.

Etosha National Park is served by five well established camps and offers great self-drive safari experience.

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