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  • Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

    Etosha, Damaraland and the Caprivi Strip provide a fantastic array of wildlife. Lion, cheetah and leopard are all present in significant numbers, while desert adapted elephant and rhino are virtually endemic. To appreciate all this from your own vehicle is a bonus, but there is also first-class guiding to enjoy.

    Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

  • Deserts & Dunes

    The Namib Naukluft National Park boasts some of the most iconic desert scenery anywhere in the world. Sossusvlei is the most accessible area, where enormous sand dunes overlook the ethereal vleis below. Clamber up one of these dunes for highly photogenic scenes, the desert stretching away in endless ripples constantly reshaped by the winds.

    Deserts & Dunes

  • Dramatic Coastline

    The Namibian coast line is desolate and beautiful in equal measure. Roaring dunes collide with the sea and whale bones and ship wrecks litter the shores. Kayaking amongst seals, catamaran cruises, day trips exploring the dune sea and scenic flights are just a few ways to explore this incredible area.

    Dramatic Coastline

  • Freedom & Exploration

    Namibia is a vast, stunning and sparsely populated country. It is a fabulous country to explore and a self-drive holiday offers the freedom to move at your own pace but still enjoy the activities on offer at each destination.

    Freedom & Exploration

  • Himba Culture

    A nomadic people, living in small settlements in remote northern Namibia, the Himba are one of Africa’s most interesting demographic groups. Largely unaffected by the modern world and highly photogenic in their distinctive dress, their society is based around cattle herding. An excursion to meet them feels uncommonly authentic and unforced.

    Himba Culture

  • Landscapes & Scenery

    Namibia is one of Africa’s most scenically varied countries, veering from desert, canyons and bleak coastlines to mountains, salt pans and lush waterways. With so many inspiring landscapes you must visit more than once to appreciate the sheer grandeur. Namibia is so sparsely populated that these wonderful backdrops are allowed space to realise their full cinematic potential.

    Landscapes & Scenery

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  • Aus
  • Chobe River Front
  • Damaraland
  • Etosha National Park
  • Fish River Canyon
  • Impalila Island
  • Kaokoland
  • Katima Mulilo
  • Khaudum National Park
  • Lüderitz
  • Mudumu & Mamili National Parks
  • Northern Namibia
  • Nyae Nyae Conservancy
  • Popa Falls & Mahangu Game Park
  • Rundu
  • Sossusvlei & Sesriem
  • Southern Kalahari
  • Southern Namibia
  • Swakopmund and Pelican Point
  • The Caprivi Strip
  • The Central Highlands
  • The NamibRand Nature Reserve
  • The Naukluft Mountains
  • The Skeleton Coast
  • Walvis Bay
  • Windhoek
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    • northern namibia
    • Northern Namibia
    • Northern Namibia offers a variety of scenery, wildlife and experiences that are hard to beat elsewhere in the world. Experience Himba culture, the desert-adapted wildlife or just admire the scenery.
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    • Northern Namibia
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    • damaraland
    • Damaraland
    • Damaraland has a wild and rugged landscape and is one of Namibia’s least populated areas. As well as rock art dating back 6,000 years, you can also see game such as desert-adapted elephant and black rhino.
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    • Damaraland
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    • etosha national park
    • Etosha National Park
    • Etosha is one of Africa’s largest game parks. As well as a vast array of birdlife, it has large populations of lion, leopard and cheetah. Elephant occur in hundred-strong herds, whilst black and white rhino are also present.
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    • Etosha National Park
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    • Kaokoland
    • The Kaokoveld is unexplored and will appeal to the adventurer who likes to get off-the-beaten-track. Getting around isn't easy but it has its rewards when you see sights such as Epupa Falls, or local Himba culture.
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    • Kaokoland
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    • khaudum national park
    • Khaudum National Park
    • Khaudum National Park is little known and vastly underrated. In the dry season its permanent water holes are a magnet for large numbers of game. There is no accommodation in the Khaudum, just designated camping spots.
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    • Khaudum National Park
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    • nyae nyae conservancy
    • Nyae Nyae Conservancy
    • The Nyae Nyae Conservancy is most famous for the Ju’hoansi (also classified as Kung, Bushmen or San) people. It's a place of scattered villages, prehistoric dunes, huge baobab trees and nomadic game.
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    • Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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    • swakopmund and pelican point
    • Swakopmund and Pelican Point
    • Swakopmund's German colonial history is reflected in its architecture. Within a short drive of the town you'll see seals and flamingos in their thousands. Pelican Point is excellent for a gentle kayaking trips.
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    • Swakopmund and Pelican Point
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    • the central highlands
    • The Central Highlands
    • Running down Namibia's spine the Central Highlands separate the Kalahari from the dunes of the Namib. The area is home to plenty of wildlife as well as the 'Africat Foundation'.
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    • The Central Highlands
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    • the skeleton coast
    • The Skeleton Coast
    • The Skeleton Coast is a barren area and particularly well named; many early explorers’ ships were wrecked here. Surprisingly, there is considerable wildlife further inland. The best way to visit is a fly-in safari.
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    • The Skeleton Coast
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    • walvis bay
    • Walvis Bay
    • Walvis Bay is a small quirky town, 30 kilometres south of Swakopmund. It's ideal as a base to explore the surrounding area, which is good for marine and birdlife in particular.
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    • Walvis Bay
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    • windhoek
    • Windhoek
    • Although small for a capital city, Windhoek remains the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The traffic is minimal, the air is clear and skies seem to be permanently blue.
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    • Windhoek
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    • southern namibia
    • Southern Namibia
    • Southern Namibia is famous for the huge sand dunes at Sossuslvei, but it's star attraction for many is the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon.
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    • Southern Namibia
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    • aus
    • Aus
    • Aus is situated 120 kilometres east of Lüderitz. Aus is famous for its wild horses which roam freely in and out of the restricted diamond zone and can often be seen in the area.
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    • Aus
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    • Fish River Canyon
    • In the far south of the country the Fish River Canyon, second only to the Grand Canyon in size, is spectacular and deserted.
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    • Fish River Canyon
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    • Lüderitz
    • Luderitz is a real outpost with turn of the century architecture and the ghost towns of the diamond boom nearby. we recommend just walking with the flamingos on the beaches south of the town.
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    • Lüderitz
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    • sossusvlei and sesriem
    • Sossusvlei & Sesriem
    • Sossusvlei is home to many 'vleis' (valleys or pans) which are a place of spectacular beauty, as well as being superb for photography.
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    • Sossusvlei & Sesriem
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    • southern kalahari
    • Southern Kalahari
    • The Southern Kalahari has expanses of desert, dunes and impressive mountain ranges. There are small farms and tiny homesteads dotted around and an array of desert-adapted wildlife to see.
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    • Southern Kalahari
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    • the namibrand nature reserve
    • The NamibRand Nature Reserve
    • Covering over 2,000 square kilometres, the NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of Africa’s largest private reserves. It also has some of the best guides in Namibia.
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    • The NamibRand Nature Reserve
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    • the naukluft mountains
    • The Naukluft Mountains
    • The Naukluft Mountains is superb walking country with rocky outcrops, deep river valleys and freshwater springs where you can swim when the weather is hot. There is also plenty of wildlife to see.
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    • The Naukluft Mountains
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    • the caprivi strip
    • The Caprivi Strip
    • In northern Namibia the Caprivi Strip stretches east along the top of Botswana and is quite unlike the rest of the country.
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    • The Caprivi Strip
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    • chobe river front
    • Chobe River Front
    • At the eastern end of the Caprivi Strip the Chobe River forms the border between Namibia and Botswana. The area is renowned for its diverse and prolific wildlife; a boat trip on the river is the best way to see it.
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    • Chobe River Front
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    • impalila island
    • Impalila Island
    • About 12 kilometres in length and 6 kilometres in width, Impalila Island lies in the middle of the Zambezi River. It is dotted with small villages and is a good place to see a variety of game and birdlife.
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    • Impalila Island
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    • katima mulilo
    • Katima Mulilo
    • Katima Mulilo is the major centre in the Caprivi region and situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. There is a good local arts centre, and it's also ideal for boat trips along this stretch of the river.
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    • Katima Mulilo
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    • mudumu and mamili national parks
    • Mudumu & Mamili National Parks
    • Mudumu and Mamili National Parks contain the same animal species and you are likely to encounter elephant, buffalo, roan antelope, kudu, impala and Burchell's zebra. Both parks are also excellent for birdwatching.
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    • Mudumu & Mamili National Parks
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    • popa falls and mahangu game park
    • Popa Falls & Mahangu Game Park
    • The edges of Mahangu Game Reserve, serves as a border between Botswana and Namibia. This area, with the Okavango River running through it, is good for game as well as spectacular birdlife.
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    • Popa Falls & Mahangu Game Park
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    • rundu
    • Rundu
    • Close to the Popa Falls and the Mahangu Game Reserve, the town of Rundu is located on the banks of the Okavango River. It is situated in Kavango, the home of Namibia's well-known Kavango woodcarvers.
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Popular Places in Namibia

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{3DC60EDB-52EA-41D7-BE04-AF397EE9659F}Damaraland

One of Namibia’s least populated areas

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{8D175C4F-1D1B-4DD0-81ED-2571655C0DE7}Etosha National Park

Namibia's most famous game park

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{77F76206-9E38-41D3-A683-A93A047AE028}Swakopmund and Pelican Point

An old colonial town of German-inspired architecture

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{1A48B253-8D7D-4B8C-AA11-83D44588E5DA}The Skeleton Coast

A graveyard to sailors throughout the ages

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{0E9EDFC1-447B-4FC5-8292-B32E74E33B96}Fish River Canyon

Second only to the Grand Canyon in size

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{F83992F0-EB46-4F4D-A076-644C6B3D2277}Sossusvlei & Sesriem

Home to towering dunes; it's superb for photography

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{72E4597C-9612-4E2D-8F45-D6287233C0EF}The NamibRand Nature Reserve

Home to some of the best guides in Namibia

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{C056278C-FFCD-4871-9133-1E7CABFCB790}The Naukluft Mountains

Plenty of wildlife and great walking country

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{50BDCAAF-F560-4D94-84C0-4ECB7E3BE561}The Caprivi Strip

Lush and fertile, an area of diverse wildlife

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{0D784CDB-D649-480F-984D-5330203D4FB6}Impalila Island

A good place to see a variety of game and birdlife

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