Namibia: A Traveler's Paradise

Spitzkoppe

A granite peak that resembles the Matterhorn, Spitzkoppe is a popular spot for hiking and climbing.

Living Desert Sanctuary

See desert-adapted animals up close at the Living Desert Sanctuary, a wildlife rehabilitation and education center.

The Cheetah Conservation Fund

Learn about cheetahs and conservation efforts at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, home to the largest population of cheetahs in the world.

Epupa Falls

A series of waterfalls on the Kunene River, Epupa Falls is a beautiful and remote spot for swimming and hiking.

Lüderitz

A historic port town with a German colonial past, Lüderitz is known for its colorful buildings and its penguin colony.

Kolmanskop Ghost Town

A once-booming diamond mining town, Kolmanskop is now a fascinating ghost town swallowed by the desert sands.

Waterberg Plateau National Park

A mountainous plateau with waterfalls, forests, and rock paintings, Waterberg is a great place for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Twyfelfontein

One of the largest concentrations of rock engravings in Africa, Twyfelfontein offers a glimpse into the lives of the San people who lived here centuries ago.

Cape Cross Seal Colony

Home to the largest colony of Cape fur seals in the world, Cape Cross is a cacophonous and smelly but unforgettable experience.

Kaokoland

Namibia's most remote and culturally rich region, Kaokoland is home to the Himba people and their unique traditions.