What to do in Namibia? This is a very valid question to ask but also very difficult to answer. There is just so much to do! If I have to tell you about everything when travelling in Namibia, by the time you are done reading, you will be too tired to even think of going on a holiday. I have handpicked interesting ones for you to choose from.
Encounter the heartbeat of the Canyon on a Mule Trail
The Fish River Canyon is a place that speaks directly to your soul. Located in the south of Namibia, the Canyon is the second largest in the world and the biggest in Africa. This indescribable stretch of beauty is 160 km wide, 27 km wide and at some places it reaches a depth of 550 m. The true impact of this serene and beautiful landscape is only felt once you stand on the edge and cast your eyes over the horizon.
Discover the magnificence on a mule trail with friends and family. A canyon exquisitely carved by the patient hands of time. A team of sturdy mules carries gear to the camps nestled on riverbanks or positioned on the edge of eternity. Skip stones, take a dip in the river or decipher animal tracks in the sand. When night descends, sit around the fire under a dome of stars - relishing wilderness.
Discover the Namib Desert
Take a walk along a Namib Dune trail
The Namib Desert, meaning vast place in Nama (native language), is one of oldest and largest deserts in the world. It’s the perfect place to set your heart free.
Follow a rich, red dune trail, edged by fossilised dunes, in one of the oldest deserts in the world. Discover the abundance of life in the desert: white lady spiders spin silken homes, beetles and lizards glisten in the sunlight. Golden moles leave sand ribbons in their wake and gemsbok peep heads over sandy ridges. The trail leads to Namib Dune Camp with views of the sublime landscape where ripples of sand extend to grassy plains and purple mountains, in a medley of subtle hues. Roll your bed out onto the deck of your cabin to savour the Namib night. Let the desert magic stir your soul.
Adventure in the sand
This legendary landscape houses some of the highest dunes in the world and is an adventure Mecca. Sand/dune boarding will endow you with unimaginable entertainment. Grab a dune board and start to make your way down at a speed of up to 50 km p/h as the wind brushes through your hair. It's daring, it's fast and it's fun.
Take a walk through nature on a walking trail
Feel the good Namibian earth underfoot. Stretch legs and souls on our walking trails and become acquainted with the land. Some of the greatest journeys begin with a simple step and the best seats are often on the mountain tops. Away from the bustle of civilization, time slows down. Agamas sun themselves on rocks, birds flit through the vegetation and camelthorn trees adorn themselves with crescent-shaped pods. Breathe in the clear air and rejuvenating energy of the land. If you are looking for a camping trip tip, click here.
Mountain Biking excursion
For the more adventurous, rediscover freedom while weaving through the granite hills of Klein Aus Vista. The 4th annual Klein Aus- Vista MTB Challenge will take place over on 2 & 3 May 2014 and will consist of 2 stages. Click here to get an entry form.
A series of routes offer excitement and adventure for the intermediate and advanced mountain bike enthusiast. Meandering dry river courses, rugged valleys and orange-tinted granite-gneiss outcrops characterise the terrain while the lofty heights – reaching altitudes of 1250-1700m - offer vistas of the Pro-Namib where the desert dances with the grassy plains. Keep eyes open for klipspringer, kudu and Rock hyrax in the hills, springbok on the plains and Black eagles that circle the sky, celebrating boundless freedom.
Nature Drives
Namibia definitely has it all. There are endless landscapes, enriching cultures, opportunities to discover memories, but also the mysterious beauty of wildlife. What more do you want?
Seize the opportunity to experience sunset amidst the red sand dunes of the Kalahari, the throne of ancient fossilised dunes in the Namib and the vast and lovely Gondwana Canyon Park. Or, take a trip through one of the most diverse biomes on earth in the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park, the wildlife haven of Etosha or the Bwabwata National Park in the Zambezi, where gentle rivers of life merge with African bush. This is time to sit back, relax and let the guides lead you into wonderland.
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Photo- fari ….
Namibia is a photographer's play den. The perfect destination to go on a photo safari, or Photo-fari as I like to call it.
Capture every moment of your discovery through your cameras lens. Around the next corner and under a stone, an opportunity to sight the incredible lurks. Each area has its own surprise just waiting to astonish you. There's a contrast of sky and ocean holding hands, a lion protecting its pride, a villager greeting you with a smile or the romantic sun setting over a herd of grazing springbok.
River Excursions
Let the waterworld of the Kavango and Zambezi regions lull you into peaceful reverie. In the northeastern corner of the country, lush vegetation balances desert extremes and waterways wind through bush savannah. The melodic sound of bird calls wafts through the day, to be joined in the evening by the chiming of reed frogs and the grunting of hippos. Glimpse villagers rowing their bwato and fishing on the riverbanks from the Hakusembe River Queen and hop aboard a boat at Namushasha to explore the lush waterways of the Kwando River. Water lilies brighten the channels and waterbirds fly up into glossy trees. The peace of the river permeates your being.
Fishing
The Namibian coastline is considered as one of the best angling spots in the world. Spend a day on a fishing safari or simply go for some rock & shore angling. Try your hand at catching steenbras, catfish, barbel, galjoen and blacktail. For tigerfishing, the Caprivi will fulfil your wish to spend a day with the water as your companion.
Traditional Village Excursions
Namibia is rich in culture throughout.
A bushy path leads from Namushasha River Lodge to a traditional heritage centre under the boughs of a great, old baobab tree. As if on a treasure hunt, colourful information boards along the way provide exciting clues to understanding the natural river bounty and the intriguing Caprivian way of life. Rich detail, encompassing diverse topics such as musical instruments, hippos, fishing, basketry and traditional healers, is complemented by the Caprivians themselves who welcome you warmly to their village under domes of sweet-smelling thatch. Be prepared for song, dance and laughter.
