City: Namibia
Top Things to do in Namibia
What to do and see in Namibia, Namibia: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers
Coordinates: 22°S 17°E / 22°S 17°E / -22; 17
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1. Namib Desert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 330 reviews
This barren red-sand desert lies along the coast.
Reviewed By Brittany_11_10 - Los Angeles, United States
It's not "technically" one of the great wonders of the world, but I reckon it ought to be. Stunning views, gorgeous colors, hearty wildlife, deadly quiet at times...the Namib Desert is a marvel. It's also incredibly vast (I actually learned moments ago that Namib means "vast place"), and surprisingly varied. Home to the second-largest sand dunes in the world, gravel plains, sand seas near the coast, scattered mountain outcrops, and more, it's mind-boggling how someone could say there's "nothing much to see and offer, distances between sight[s] of interest are far," as one reviewer wrote. A) It's a desert; what exactly are you expecting to see? B) Part of why it's so great is b/c of how desolate it is! There are virtually no people throughout the whole desert--aside from small settlements here and there comprised of indigenous pastoral groups--and to me, that's rejuvenating, much-desired, and fantastic. I feel bad for people who visit the Namib Desert and write things like, "If you expect something special driving from Walvis Bay towards Sossusvlei, you will be dissatisfied." I'm thankful I can find awe and wonder and beauty in a place as cool as the Namib Desert. A few other notes: - Yes, it's hot. It's the, ahem, desert...isn't it? Cover up, wear sunscreen, and take water when you hike around the dunes or wherever. - Look for wildlife wherever you are; it's there. While in Sossusvlei and driving between Sesriem and Walvis Bay, we saw vultures, squirrels, warthogs, springbok, ostrich, zebra, giraffe, little crabs and beetles in/on the dunes, and the quite-impressive-and-hardy gemsbok. Probably more that I'm just not remembering right now. - Appreciate silence, and desolation, and stark beauty; there's no place quite like the Namib Desert. - Also, if you don't like crowds, driving behind "clouds of dust you can hardly see through", or being anywhere that you feel is too touristy, maybe go in the off season. We were there at the end of December, and the only places that had virtually any people were Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Otherwise, we felt like we had the country mostly to ourselves, and many of the campsites at which we stayed all over weren't even close to full.
2. Sossusvlei
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,298 reviews
Reviewed By PerM928 - Copenhagen, Denmark
The photographic possibilities are outstanding and it is a real pleasure to walk around the dead trees. Not to be missed. However, do not take your own vehicle unless you are very experienced driver.
3. Tommy's Tours and Safaris
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5.0 based on 271 reviews
The original Living Desert/Little 5 Tour! 08h00 to 13h30 from Swakopmund in our 4x4's: we go into the dune/gravel plains area to track the little creatures - snakes, chameleons, geckoes, lizards, scorpions, insects, etc - and also give info on the desert in general, the area's plants and minerals. Dune drive through to the sea. Scenic and educational.
4. Namib Sky Balloon Safaris
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5.0 based on 284 reviews
Unforgettable and most beautiful experience, a Balloon Safari over the Sossusvlei area is the ultimate treat to yourself. Take off and drift across this magic landscape at Sunrise towards an unknown destination...
5. Kuiseb Delta Adventures
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5.0 based on 324 reviews
Educational Historian Desert Quad Bike tours. We are the only operator who can offer you this product into the dunes of the Kuiseb delta. Your group will be the only humans in these dunes, except for the occasional lonely Khoi/Topnaar who wanders these dunes looking for the !Nara fruit. We have developed this unique product over 20 years and all tours are owner guided. Don't miss out.
6. Ground Rush Adventures
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5.0 based on 238 reviews
Ground Rush Adventures / Skydive Swakopmund was founded in 1997 and operates in Swakopmund and surrounding. We work in close harmony with booking agencies, hotels, guest houses and tour operators. We offer Tandem Skydiving as well as courses in Accelerated Freefall and Static Line jumps. Experienced Tandem Masters are always around to attend to the adrenalin seeking tourist. Accelerated Freefall Instructors and Static Line Instructors are always available for coaching or presenting skydiving courses. We are open seven days a week all year round and skydiving happens daily Students and spectators are collected with our courtesy vehicles and brought to the office for paper work, where after they are taken to the Drop Zone which is in the beautiful Namib Desert, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean for tandem skydiving. After the experience of a lifetime the students are taken back to their accommodation.
7. Namibia Tours & Safaris
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5.0 based on 672 reviews
Namibia Tours & Safaris (aka NTS): we are a family-owned tour operator based in Swakopmund with 30 years' worth of knowledge and experience creating tailor-made holidays to Southern Africa.
8. Deadvlei
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5.0 based on 967 reviews
Reviewed By ilovecorndogs - Lausanne, Switzerland
No filters needed - this place really looks like all the pics you see online. Incredible dead black trees, on near perfect white cracked earth, with burning red dunes, and perfect blue sky - remarkable. Hike up Big daddy, but start as early as possible - trailblazing will make it harder, but it gets stunningly hot 2-3 hours after sunrise.... This is a top 5 world locations for me - just amazing
9. Pelican Point Kayaking
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5.0 based on 308 reviews
Kayaking amongst seals and dolphins on the protected side of the isolated pelican point peninsula - join us on our daily departures from the Walvis Bay Waterfront.
10. Wild Wind Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 191 reviews
Journeys are our passion! We are tour operator based in Namibia promoting nature, wildlife and cultural diversity of Africa. Our portfolio contains private day tours, game drives, safari adventures, exotic getaways and wildlife encounters. Our straight-forward goal is: complete satisfaction and contentment of our guests, while we make all possible efforts to fulfill your requests and expectations.
