Best places: Things to dos in Namibia

Iconic, white clay pan with the skeletal remains of centuries-old trees, bordered by desert dunes.

Large salt flat & dry lake bed, occasionally flooded, surrounded by tall, striking red sand dunes.

The highest sand dunes in the world are found in this desert park sandwiched next to the ocean.

Secluded, upscale lodge with rooms in thatched-roof bungalows, plus 2 restaurants & 2 outdoor pools.

Large, scenic reserve with abundant wildlife features safari tours, trails & upscale accommodation.

This wildlife sanctuary watering hole for black rhinos & elephants is illuminated at night.

Protected area with diverse landscapes including coastal desert, plus lions, rhinos & elephants.

Chic rooms in a polished, modern lodge offering a restaurant, a spa & 2 pools, plus guided safaris.

👍👍 We did the quad and sand boarding combo. A great experience and well priced. Ben (our tour guide) was great. The quad ride was good fun and sand boarding quite exhilarating (it would have helped if I was not so unfit). I absolutely recommend.

👍👍 For someone that loves precious stones and wants to learn about them, and perhaps purchase some stones, Kristall Galerie is the perfect destination. The choice is ample, and the exhibits are impressive. They’ve even got a piece of meteorite on display.

👍👍 We did the quad and sandboarding combo. Our guide Philly was amazing and after some testing took us on an amazing high speed very advanced 3 hour ride. The sandboarding was fantastic and certainly worth it. Best Quad bike trip we ever had! (There are options for the less adventurous also) Ps book ea...

👍👍 The food was just great. Sitting outdoor with a view over the ocean. Just great. The grilled calamari and the prawns were just delicious. The staff was friendly (ok).

Guided tours are offered to these huge, dramatic waterfalls cascading in a serene, scenic landscape.

👍👍 One of the best places we stayed at during our holiday in Namibia! The landscape is beautiful, the camping place is well equipped (we loved the outdoor bathroom) and Terry is a great host who gave good recommendations and always responded fast to questions. We hope to visit again if we go back to Na...

Museum displaying plants, minerals & cultural artifacts, plus a historical exhibit on ethnic groups.

Over 200,000 hectares of the Namib desert are protected by this private reserve set up in 1984.

👍👍 Excellent place to unwind and enjoy the great outsors. Always a blast. Junior cyclist have become a bit of a risk on the trails on weekday afternoons. Very sad. Is always a 5 star venue

👍👍 Once in a lifetime thing - absolutely a must-do, amazing crew and pilots, stunning views and worth every penny. The Champgne breakfast had even some almond-milk - thanks so much for this!! Definitely highly recommended!!! Souvenir-shop well assorted with a good cause to support the own built school....

👍👍 Lovely church. Beautiful design for weddings