Below you‘ll find the best places to visit in Namibia and a summary of must-know information. Take a look at our blog for more details on where to stay in Namibia, packing lists, travel routes or simply being a digital nomad in Namibia.
Visit Namibia: Quick facts
Size
Geographic Location
824,269 km2
South West Africa
Languages
Population
English (official language), Afrikaans, German and indigenous languages
2.4 million (2018)
Driving
Left side
Currency
Namibian Dollar
1 Euro = 20,10 N$ (August 2023)
Coffee
1,20 Euro
Vaccination
Not obligatory
Visa
Uber
3 Euro
The Map
Africa
Namibia
One of the driest countries in the world
2000km desert along the coastline
Namib Desert - the oldest desert in the world
Second least populated country in the world
Fishriver Canyon - the second biggest canyon in the world
Safety while travelling
One of the saftest countries in Africa
Culture in Namibia
Don't leave valuables visible in your car
13 different ethnic groups
Keep your wallets and bags safe
Each culture has its own traditions & languages
50 % of inhabitants belong to the Ovambo tribe
Other tribes are Herero, Damara, Nama & Bushmen
Be cautious about pick-pocketing and vehicle theft
Some of the Himba tribe still live like Nomads with their painted, red skin
wildlife in Namibia
Home to the Big Five - Lion, Rhino, Elephant,
Leopard and Water Buffalo
History of Namibia
Home to the rare desert adapted elephants
Home to the largest number of cheetahs in the world
Best place for animal sights: Etosha National Park
The German colony was called South West Africa
1915 South Africa occupied the German colony
From 1966 - 1990 Namibia fought for its independence
Namibia became independent in 1990
Visit Namibia: 6 travel highlights
South/West
West/coast
North/East
Sossusvlei
Swakopmund
Caprivi
Swakopmund offers many attractions, Besides magnificent colourful buildings, Visitors can go surfing or walk in the dunes
adjacent to the city.
Sossusvlei is a clay pan, surrounded by dunes in the Namib Desert. inside the pan you will find the dead vlei - it‘s also famous for Hundreds of years old dead camel thorn trees.
The Caprivi strip is
tropical and green with a lot
of wildlife to explore! This is the Place to find water buffalos.
North/west
West/Coast
South
Skeleton-Coast
Fishriver-Canyon
Etosha National Park
Thisis one of the most popular spots on any trip to Namibia to see wildlife. You can find Giraffes, Lions, Rhinos, Elephants, Antelopes and More!
You will find the largest ship cemetery in the world, a rough coastline & the home of a huge seal colonie. With 1,600 km² it is the third largest national park in the country.
One of the most impressive natural beauties of Namibia as well as the second biggest canyon worldwide. The gorge landscape is ideal for long hikes and beautiful sunsets!
Gallery
See the beauty of Namibia!
Photos by Christine Bay
The Capital
Windhoek
Windhoek is, geographically speaking, the center of the country. It is still influenced by the German colonial era and you can expect to see German street names, shops in which you can speak German, colonial influenced architecture and people celebrating German carnival in February.
One of the cleanest capital city in Africa
International Airport: Husea Kutako 40km from the city center
Population of about 400.000 people
Numerous bars, restaurants, malls and cafés
Blog
Everything you need to know before coming to namibia
