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BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN NAMIBIA
Highlight:
- Sossusvlei – Namib-Naukluft National Park
- Etosha National Park
- Fish River Canyon
- Twyfelfontein – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cape Cross Seal Reserve
- Skeleton Coast National Park
- Popa Game Park
Detail:
Sossusvlei – Namib-Naukluft National Park
- Entry Fees:
- NAD 80 per adult per day
- NAD 10 per vehicle
- Activities:
- Climb iconic red sand dunes like Dune 45 and Big Daddy
- Visit Deadvlei, a white clay pan with ancient camelthorn trees
- Explore Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved by the Tsauchab River
- Experience sunrise and sunset photography over the dunes
Etosha National Park
- Entry Fees:
- NAD 80 per adult per day (foreigners)
- Children under 16: Free
- Activities:
- Self-drive or guided game drives to spot the Big Five
- Visit waterholes like Okaukuejo and Halali for wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching with over 340 recorded species
- Stay at campsites or lodges within the park
Fish River Canyon
- Entry Fees:
- NAD 150 per adult per day
- NAD 100 per child (9–16 years) per day
- Vehicle fee: NAD 50 per day
- Activities:
- Hike the 85 km Fish River Hiking Trail (4–6 days; permit required)
- Enjoy panoramic views from various viewpoints
- Birdwatching with over 60 species in the area
Twyfelfontein – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Entry Fees:
- NAD 30 per adult
- NAD 25 per child
- Activities:
- Explore over 2,500 ancient rock engravings and paintings
- Learn about the site’s significance in San culture
- Visit nearby attractions like the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain.
Cape Cross Seal Reserve
- Entry Fees:
- Activities:
- Observe one of the world’s largest colonies of Cape fur seals
- Photography opportunities with thousands of seals
- Learn about the historical significance of the area
Skeleton Coast National Park
- Entry Fees:
- Permit required; fees vary based on access and activities
- Activities:
- Explore shipwrecks along the desolate coastline
- Visit the seal colony at Cape Fria
- Experience the unique desert-meets-ocean landscape
Popa Game Park
- Entry Fees:
- Included with accommodation or guided tours
- Activities:
- View Popa Falls, a series of rapids on the Okavango River
- Birdwatching with over 400 species recorded
- Game viewing of hippos, crocodiles, and antelope
Christ Church, Windhoek
- Entry Fees:
- Activities:
- Visit the historic Lutheran church built in 1910
- Admire the neo-Romanesque architecture and stained-glass windows
- Learn about the church’s role in Namibia’s colonial history
National Museum of Namibia
- Entry Fees:
- Activities:
- Explore exhibits on Namibia’s natural and cultural history
- Learn about the country’s independence struggle
- View artifacts from various Namibian ethnic groups