Top ten things to do in Namibia
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Top ten things to do in Namibia

If you want to go somewhere where you can have an adventure without giving up the comforts of the urban lifestyle, then Namibia should be on your list. With so many places to visit, an adventure in Namibia can make any vacation worthwhile. Before you pack your things and go on a big trip to Namibia, here are some places you can visit.

1.) Waterberg Plateau Park

Located about 68 kilometers east of Otjiwarongo, the Waterberg Plateau rises about 200 meters above the surrounding area. Wildlife viewing would be a fruitful activity on this side of Namibia. This 405.5 km2 reserve is home to some rare and endangered species of antelope and birds, rhinoceros, buffalo and sable.

2.) Damaraland

Damaraland is home to a wide selection of tourist destinations such as the 35m natural obelisk Vingerklip and Namibia’s largest deposit of Stone Age petroglyphs Twyfelfontein. Another famous attraction of Damaraland includes the organ pipes formed by volcanic movements. There is also the 250 million year old Petrified Forest and the Brandberg Nature Reserve.

3.) Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is the largest game reserve in Namibia. It covers some 22,000 km2 with Etosha pan measuring 130 kilometers long and 50 kilometers wide. It is home to some 250 lions, 6,000 zebras, 300 rhinos, 2,500 giraffes, 2,000 elephants, and some 20,000 dainty gazelles, as well as pelicans, flamingos, impalas, and the occasional animal.

4.) Cape Cross Seal Colony

Enjoy the sight, sound and smell of thousands of fur seals at the Cape Cross Seal Colony in Namibia. It is located 130 kilometers from Swakopmund. Cape Cross Seal Colony allows you to spend a day with the seals at any time of the year.

5.) Namib-Naukluft Park

Namib-Naukluft Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa. It covers some 50,000 km2 of Namibian land and also covers the Namib Desert Park, the Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park and some parts of the Diamond Area. Famous attractions in the Namib-Naukluft Park include the sand dunes of Sossusvlei and Sandwich Harbour, as well as exotic plants and animals such as Welwitschia Mirabilis, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebras, and lichens.

6.) Kolmanskop

Kolmanskop is a desert town located in the southern Namib desert, 10 kilometers from Lüderitz. The town provided refuge from the harsh conditions of the Namibian desert for the miners of Consolidated Diamond Mines, but the drop in diamond prices after World War I and the prospect of richer mines in Oranjemund ended its operation, for which was completely deserted in 1956. Enjoy walking in this relic of Namibia and learn more about the economic and social history of the country.

7.) Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a city 280 kilometers from Windhoek. The city with its Atlantic coastline, cooler temperature and preserved German architecture is one of Namibia’s top destinations. Various tourist attractions in Swakopmund include the Altes Gefängnis prison, Wörmannhaus, the National Marine Aquarium, a glass gallery and a transport museum.

8.) Skeleton Coast

Be mystified and amazed by Skeleton Coast Park’s ever-changing moods, dense coastal fog, scattered shipwrecks and majestic untouched surroundings. Fly from the Hoanib and Kunene rivers and see the coastline in its entirety. You can also enter the area between the Ugab and Hoanib rivers and enjoy the excellent coastal fishing area.

9.) Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon is the largest canyon in Africa, measuring 160 kilometers long, 27 kilometers wide and about 550 meters deep. You can take part in a 85-kilometer Fish River Canyon Trail from Hobas to Ai-Ais. You can also take a one or two day trip to various points within the canyon.

10.) Kaokoland

Enjoy the wilderness of Namibia by traveling to the Kaokaland region with stunning mountain scenery and natural animal sanctuaries. The jagged landscape also serves as a home for the Himba tribe who still live according to their own tradition and culture. Be captivated by the quiet and serene environment that Kaokaland has to offer as you enjoy rafting, canoeing, bird watching and more.

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