Namibia is the ultimate road trip destination. It is a massive, with a easily navigated network of well maintained tarmac and gravel roads. These roads link the most sensational natural features. It is one of the lowest populated countries in the world per square meter and is home to some of the most impressive wildlife and the highest sand dunes in the world. We barely scratched the surface of this beautiful country in our 2 trips. Hopefully this guide will help you organize and make the most of your trip. Without a doubt we plan on returning to Namibia to try and cover some more of the highlights this country has to offer.
Accommodation options are vast and varied in Namibia and suitable for all budgets. Undoubtedly, there are many different routes to take, and attractions to see. It can be overwhelming where to start planning. Nonetheless, you can’t go wrong. Our posts cover a variety of different tips and options, particularly travelling with children and especially camping. We have done two self drive safaris so far and explore Etosha, the Skeleton Coast Damaraland, Ghaub and the Namib-Nankult National Park. For a longer or more varied trip, think about combining it with Botswana and/or Zambia.
Highlights
Okaukuejo Watering Hole
Located on the western side of Etosha National park, big game frequently visit this watering hole. To experience the waterhole at its best at night, definetly book a premium chalet
Ghaub Cave
Definetly for the more adventurous! Ghaub is Namibia second deepest cave and therefore not a for the faint hearted. A very experienced tour guide will take you 32m deep crawling, scrambling and climbing to an underwater lake and beautiful caverns. *air gets very thin so verges on dangerous!
Erongo Rocks
Erongo Rocks is one of our favorite campsites of all time when it comes to geological features. One of Namibia’s hidden gems , spend the night surrounded by huge rock formations and the day hiking and scrambling the trails around the property.
Deadvlei
A clay pan characterized by 900 year old dead trees, unable to decompose because of the dry environment. It is a photographers paradise, and one of many attractions in Namibia’s largest conservation area- the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Skeleton Coast
Known as the world’s largest ship graveyard, this stretch of coast is hostile but beautiful, littered with whale and seal bones and inhabited by roaming hyaenas, jackals and desert lions. For the adventurous fisherman, there are plenty of designated isolated spots along the coast
Caprivi Strip
The Caprivi Strip is a narrow stretch of Northern Namibia bordered on the South by Botswana and on the North by Angola and Zambia. It has a rich geopolitical history. Choose the right spots to stay, and you will be rewarded with beautiful scenery and hippos everywhere!
