Things to do in Namibia

Rhino tracking at Palmwag Concession starts after sunrise, with guides and trackers searching for fresh spoor, dung and broken vegetation. Once the tracks are found, you leave the 4×4 behind and follow the trail on foot across the rocky ground. This half-day experience calls for sturdy boots, patience and a quiet step as you close […]

Step back thousands of years at Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most important collections of ancient rock engravings. Hidden among the sandstone hills of Damaraland, this remarkable open-air gallery features more than 2,500 petroglyphs created by San hunter-gatherers and Khoikhoi herders between 2,000 and 10,000 years ago. Just pay […]

This 3-hour guided activity heads into Okonjima Nature Reserve to track radio-collared leopards with a telemetry device. The collars support the AfriCat Foundation’s long-running leopard research programme, active here since 1997. As the signals are followed, the guide shares insights into the leopards’ behaviour and related research, including work on brown hyenas. Sightings are never […]

Windhoek is a city of contrasts, where German colonial influences meet modern Namibian life. On a guided city tour, you’ll get your bearings while taking in some of the capital’s best-known sights, from historic buildings and churches to memorial museums for a little more context. Along the way, your guide will share stories about Windhoek’s […]

Explore 2 of Damaraland’s most intriguing geological curiosities, just a short distance from Twyfelfontein. The Organ Pipes are a dramatic 100-metre-long wall of near-vertical dolerite columns, formed 120 million years ago. Set against Damaraland’s warm ochre and red sandstone, standing 4 to 6 metres high, they look like the pipes of a giant cathedral organ. […]

Get up close with cheetahs at the N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary. Accompanied by a conservation guide from the Harnas Guest Farm, you’ll experience a ‘meet & greet’ with habituated cheetahs that cannot be returned to the wild, while learning about their individual stories and the challenges they face in Namibia. And if you’ve ever […]

On this half-day guided scenic drive, you explore the Palmwag Concession and its basalt landscapes by vehicle. Your guide points out rock formations, plants and wildlife along the route, which may include desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, mountain zebras, springbok and black rhinos. Predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas also live in the area, […]

The Living Museum of the Damara sits 10 kilometres north of the Twyfelfontein rock engravings along the D2612. Get your entry ticket on site and join a 3-hour tour, during which a local guide walks you through the daily routine and traditions the community has rebuilt from memories – think of activities such as metal […]

Few places in Namibia are as spectacular – or as difficult to reach – as Sandwich Harbour. Hidden within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, this extraordinary corner of the coast is where towering sand dunes plunge dramatically into the cold Atlantic Ocean. Your 4-hour guided 4×4 adventure begins in Walvis Bay and follows the coastline past […]

Step into the traditional world of the Mbunza people at the open-air Mbunza living museum, just west of Rundu. Rather than displays behind glass, you’ll meet local community members who bring their heritage to life through demonstrations, stories and everyday skills. Discover how traditional homes were built, see crafts such as weaving, pottery, carving and […]

Curious about what’s really going on beneath the surface of the bush? Spend some time at the Ongava Discovery Centre, where you can explore the natural world of the reserve at your own pace. Through interactive displays and engaging exhibits, you discover more about Ongava’s geology, plants, animals and ecosystems, as well as the fascinating […]

The desert wakes up long before breakfast! You leave before sunrise and head to the launch site in the dark, where the crew prepares the balloon with bursts of flame and streams of hot air. As the basket lifts off into the morning breeze, you drift above the dunes and mountain ranges of the Namib […]

Walk into the Tsisab Ravine to see the White Lady (Weiße Dame), one of the best-known rock paintings in Brandberg Mountain. The painting forms part of a larger panel beneath a small rock overhang and is thought to date back at least 2,000 years. You also see other San rock art on the panel, with […]

Leave the car behind and explore Ongava Game Reserve on foot, accompanied by an experienced guide. Walking through the bush, you notice the smaller details – tracks in the sand, plants, insects and birds, and the subtle signs that animals have passed by. Your guide will explain how to read these clues and share insights […]

Head out to experience Etosha’s famous salt pan from a different perspective. You’ll find it about 20 kilometres from the Andersson gate – the road is bumpy but well worth the drive! This vast, white expanse stretches towards the horizon, creating one of those landscapes that makes you stop, stare and check that your eyes […]