5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Namibia For Your Next Holiday

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Namibia For Your Next Holiday

Namibia is one of our favourite places to visit in Africa. It’s vast, fascinating, and unlike anywhere else on earth. If you’re wondering why visit Namibia, here are five reasons to make it your next unforgettable holiday destination.

1. Incredible Landscapes in Every Direction

Namibia is extraordinary - magnificent, magical and mysterious. You’ll struggle to find more dramatic scenery or bigger, clearer skies anywhere in Africa. Inland, discover the untamed beauty of Damaraland with its endangered desert elephants and rhinos.

A highlight is Sossusvlei, home to some of the world’s highest sand dunes - climbing them is a must-do. Then there’s the vast salt pans of Etosha National Park, teeming with wildlife, and the spectacular Fish River Canyon – second in size only to the Grand Canyon.

Along the haunting Skeleton Coast, shipwrecks line the shore, where desert-adapted fauna thrive in one of the planet’s harshest environments.

2. Enjoy a Truly Crowd-Free Experience

Namibia offers a rare kind of freedom - space. With a population density of just 2.8 people per square kilometre, it’s one of the least populated countries on earth. Once you leave the towns and national parks, it feels like you’ve got the place to yourself.

On many roads, you may not see another car for hours. Outside of Windhoek, there are no large hotels - only small game lodges and remote guest farms, often miles into the wilderness, catering to just a few guests at a time.

3. So Many Activities, No Matter Your Travel Style

Namibia is full of activities to suit every kind of traveller. For the adventurous, hike the mighty Fish River Canyon or go quad biking across endless dunes.

Prefer something slower? Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Sossusvlei and enjoy the silence of the desert from above. For a more dramatic view, hop in a light aircraft and fly over the Skeleton Coast, with its surreal, shipwreck-strewn shoreline.

Need inspiration? Explore our guide to the Top 5 Namibia Resorts and Lodges.

4. It’s One of Africa’s Safest Destinations

Namibia is often ranked among the safest countries in Africa. Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, the country has enjoyed political stability, good governance, and peaceful development.

It has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa, strong infrastructure, and a free press - all of which create a welcoming, open environment for tourists.

5. The Wildlife Will Surprise You

At first glance, Namibia may seem sparse - but the biodiversity is astonishing. There are 650 bird species and 80 large mammal species, including 15 mammal species that are almost entirely endemic. Reptile species total over 240.

In the far north, the Kunene River region is home to a healthy Nile crocodile population. Etosha National Park has some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, while the remote Kaokoveld area boasts desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, lions and the world’s largest free-ranging population of black rhinos.

Want to understand more about Namibia’s rich cultural side? Read our Cultural Spotlight on the Himba.

Plan Your Namibia Holiday Today

Namibia is wild, beautiful, and endlessly inspiring. Whether you’re after off-grid adventure, luxury eco-lodges, or wildlife experiences like no other, explore all our Namibia destinations and start planning a trip that’s truly unforgettable.