Damaraland, Namibia

©Radek Borovka/Shutterstock

Namibia

If Namibia is 'Africa for beginners', as is often said, what a wonderful place to start.


Attractions

Must-see attractions

Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

From the dazzling Kalahari Desert to some of the world’s best stargazing, Namibia offers extraordinary encounters with nature.

Read article

Things to Know

Get ready for your trip to Namibia with these important tips on health, safety and things to pack.

Read article

Transportation

There aren’t many places where you can drive for hours without seeing anything other than the occasional oryx. Here's how to get around in Namibia.

Read article

Visa Requirements

Here's everything you need to know about getting a tourist visa to travel to Namibia.

Read article

Money and Costs

Save money on your trip to Namibia with these cheap transport tips and information on the costs of camping vs staying in a lodge.

Read article

Traveling with Kids

From wildlife-watching safari adventures to stargazing, family travelers will find that Namibia has a lot to offer.

Read article

Best Road Trips

Set off on an adventure in Namibia with these five road trips featuring desert, dunes, waterways and Atlantic coastline.

Read article

Articles

Latest stories from Namibia

Filter by interest:

2510179823
acacia, adventure, africa, african, animal, antelope, arid, attraction, barren, blue, clay, color, day, dead, deadvlei, desert, dry, dune, earth, famous, heat, hooves, horns, hot, mammal, mist, namib, namib desert, namib-naukluft, namibia, national, nature, naukluft, orange, oryx, saberhorn, sand, scenery, sky, sossusvlei, sunbeam, sunlight, white, wild, wild world, yellow
Dead Valley (Deadvlei) is the attraction in the Park Namib-Naukluft. Surrounded by the orange dunes of Sossusvlei. Oryx - saber-horned antelope in the Namib Desert.

Destination Practicalities

A first-time guide to Namibia

Sep 27, 2024 • 7 min read

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Namibia

Go Beyond

Namibia and beyond