Things to do in Namibia

With rolling fiery dunes and opportunity for adventure and romance around each corner, Namibia is a bucket list destination full of beautiful and remote spaces. Here are some of our favourite ways to things to do in this mystical place…

1. Wonderful wildlife

Home to the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, as well the expansive Kalahari, Namibia has a unique ecology. Vast stretches of sand boast the highest sand dunes in the world in vivid pinks and oranges. Around the dunes a diverse range of wildlife wanders the plains – cheetah, zebra, springbok, ostrich, giraffe, elephant, the African wild dog and the national animal, the native oryx. Surreal scenes include the dunes of the Southern Namib meeting the Atlantic Ocean in a dramatic, misty sweep.

2. Adventure activities

Taking advantage of these truly unique landscapes is easy with so many exciting options available to explore. Take a romantic scenic flight near the Skeleton Coast where the desert meets the ocean, go quad biking over the dunes or take a back seat in a jeep that ramps down the face of a dune and jump starts your adrenaline. Enjoy star gazing with your loved one by night or a romantic dinner for two as the sun sets over the burnt orange dunes. Whichever activity you choose to celebrate with, it’s bound to be unforgettable.

3. Lodges to suit every budget

From safari tents, luxury guesthouses and desert eco camps surrounded by the Tsaris Mountains to private air-conditioned chalets and bush stays in Etosha, there is something for every type of traveller in Namibia. Maybe you’re longing to get in tune with nature or you’re on your honeymoon seeking exclusivity and seclusion. Namibia offers it all in some of the most unique locations on earth.

4. Diverse landscapes

From the bustle of the city of Windhoek to the cascading cliffs flanking the Fish River Canyon, all the way to the Sossusvlei dunes and the white desert of Etosha Pan, your wanderlust will be sated in this diverse country. Wildlife enthusiasts can go game viewing at one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations, Etosha National Park. If you’re a thrillseeker, you can climb on a sandboard and slide or sand buggy your way through the dunes. Traipse through the forgotten ghost town of Kolmanskop and explore the moon-like landscape. Venture into Kaokoland in the Northern West, a region so remote and untouched that the silence is complete.

5. Desert dunes

Whether you’re going on honeymoon or celebrating a big anniversary or special occasion, Namibia will draw you in with its alluring dunes, truly remote places and the spectacular light that shades the dunes and mountains in different hues throughout the day. Get whisked away on a private charter flying safari, dine beneath the stars in the middle of nowhere with sand beneath your feet and candlelight to illuminate the night. There’s nothing quite like secluded dunes and exclusive lodging to mark a special occasion and make memories for years to come.