Reasons To Visit Namibia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
This affordable accommodation comprises twenty units, each with en-suite bathroom, twin beds, shaded verandah with outside cooking facilities including a small zipped away kitchenette and bbq.
Farm Namtib (also sign posted Namtib Desert Lodge), is a small and simple property offering spectacular views.
Bagatelle Dune Lodge is located just a couple of hours drive from Windhoek, which makes for an ideal stop-over en route to the Naukluft Park or south to the Fish River Canyon.
Canyon Lodge has a superb location twenty minutes drive from the Fish River Canyon. Although a relatively large lodge it certainly does not lack for character. There are 30 small...
Canyon Roadhouse is a small converted farm twenty minutes drive from the lip of the Canyon and view point. There are nine bright rooms with en suite bathrooms that open onto a...
The Canyon Village was built on the extensive Gondwana Nature Reserve. It provides relatively simple accommodation with small huts dotted around the desert beneath large...
Corona Guest Farm is virtually half way between Walvis Bay and Windhoek just off the C26. Driving in you will pass a number of dried up river beds and are likely to see kudu and...
The Desert Homestead is a simple converted farm a short drive from Sesriem. It is owned and managed by Andrew and Melissa, who have a long history of managing lodges in Namibia...
Fish River Lodge is a brand new accommodation that promises to offer the best location to explore one of the world's largest canyons.
Hoodia Lodge is situated on the banks of the Tsauchab River a 15 minute drive from Sesriem. The lodge has 12 air-conditioned thatched chalets with wood flooring throughout.
Kalahari Anib Lodge is situated on a large farm about 30 kilometres outside the tiny town of Mariental. On the edge of the Kalahari the farm encompasses vegetated dunes and...
The Kalahari Farmhouse is a simple property on the outskirts of the village of Stampriet. Formerly the home of the old-established Van der Wath family, the farmhouse has a rural atmosphere which provides a contrast to many of Namibia's lodges.
An hour outside Luderitz the little Klein Aus Vista guesthouse has a wonderful location. Small rock chalets are tucked away amongst granite boulders with views of the desert. ...
Little Sossus Lodge is located 35km southeast of Sesriem, surrounded by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains with views of the distant dunes in the west. The main area of the...
Namib Naukluft Lodge is a modern lodge an hour drive north of Sesriem. There are 16 comfortable rooms in a long low building with views over the desert. The rooms are very...
This lodge is located at the National Park entrance to Sesriem, the perfect base from which to explore the ancient dunes of Sossusvlei. Accommodation is provided in one of 45...
The Nest hotel is built on a rocky outcrop on the fringes of Luderitz. There are 73 rooms, all of which have balconies and sea views. The rooms are international in style with...
This small stone lodge is set high up in the mountains. A converted farm, there are just nine rooms, some of which lead off a wide veranda covered in flowers.
Kulala Desert Lodge has an excellent location. It is situated on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve and a 35 minute 4WD drive from Sossusvlei. More often than not pale chanting...
Kulala Wilderness Camp is situated on the 21,000 hectare Wilderness Kulala Reserve near Sossusvlei. The camp is built at the foot of a rock escarpment facing west with great sunset...
Sossus Dune Lodge is a new addition to the Namibian Wildlife Resorts collection. Situated within the Namib Naukluft Park, close to Sesriem Canyon, the lodge comprises 25 thatched...
Tok Tokkie Trails is a walking trail that operates in the southern reaches of the NamibRand. It offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna that occupies...
The Wolwedans Dune Camp is built on the side of a vegetated dune and has spectacular views of the plains below and mountains in the distance. There are six tents which are simple...
Situated on the site of the old Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, this lodge opened in July 2010. Situated on the site of the old Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, this lodge opened in July 2010.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in the heart of the Namib Desert on the farm Vreemdelingspoort, which is one of eleven farms that make up the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Only...
Sossusvlei Wilderness camp is located in of the most remarkable sites in the Namib Desert, elevated on a small granite kopje with dramatic views of the plains below and red dunes in the...
Situated 45 kilometres away from the other Wolwedans camps in the remote south of the NamibRand Reserve, Wolwedans Boulders Camp is one of the smallest and most intimate camps in...
Wolwedans Dune Lodge has eleven chalets built on the top of a dune with spectacular views of the plains and mountains. The chalets have been ingeniously designed and are open on...
Situated south of the Sesriem gate to Sossusvlei lies the private 21,000 hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Little Kulala is in a prime location on the western side of the reserve....
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