The sights listed here are a list of typical attractions. This list does not claim to be complete, but includes recommendations from relevant literature and travel suggestions. The list is sorted roughly from north to south.

Caprivi

In the Caprivi, the north-eastern tip of Namibia, lush greenery and numerous bodies of water dominate the landscape. A unique flora and fauna lives in the rivers and their tributaries: buffalo, hippos, antelopes, birds and elephants are at home in the river forests.

Etosha National Park (NP)

The Etosha National Park in the north of Namibia is one of the largest and most important nature reserves in Africa. Along with the Kruger National Park in South Africa and the well-known national parks in Kenya, Etosha is one of the safari highlights in Africa.

Skeleton Coast Park

The secluded nature park, which is only partially accessible to visitors, stretches between the mouth of the Ugab River in the south and the Kunene River in the north. The landscape appears mysterious, with thick clouds of fog and unreal mirages. Numerous shipwrecks and abandoned mines underline the ghostly atmosphere.

The Waterberg Plateau

Located 300 km from Windhoek and 60 km east of Otjiwarongo, the 405 km Waterberg Plateau Park rises like a fortress from the plateau of central Namibia. Rare species of rhinoceros, roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, kudu, impala, leopard, cheetah and over 200 different species of birds live there.

Windhoek

Windhoek – Namibia's capital and centre of the country. The international airport is located east of Windhoek, making the city the ideal destination at the beginning and/or end of a trip.

Swakopmund with Walvis Bay

Colonial architecture and palm tree avenues characterize the image of this picturesque place. A worthwhile trip takes you from there by boat to the Walvis Bay Lagoon: accompanied by pelicans and dolphins, visitors can see tens of thousands of seals that live on the sandbanks off Walvis Bay. Outdoor fans can find the ultimate adrenaline rush near Swakopmund with numerous fun sports activities such as quad biking, sandboarding, dune skiing or four-wheel drive jeep tours.

Many of these special plants can be discovered on the Welwitschia Drive near Swakopmund. A boat tour in Walvis Bay and a desert tour in Swakopmund are ideal for children.

Namib Naukluft NP with Sossusvlei

The vast Namib Desert, from which Namibia owes its name, borders the rugged Atlantic coast with its mammoth dunes. Nothing but sand and silence - over 1500 kilometers - from north to south. A desert tour is certainly a highlight of any trip - especially the intense colors of the endless sea of sand and the more than 300 meter high dunes of Sossusvlei are inspiring.

As an alternative or addition to a trip to Sossusvlei, you can take a sightseeing flight over the dunes.

Erongo Region

On Ameib (only if you like cats) you can go hiking with children, to the Bulls Party and Philipps Grave.

Keetmanshoop with quiver tree forest

There are still some buildings worth seeing from German history in Keetmanshoop, such as the mission church (now the Keetmanshoop Museum) and the Imperial Post Office (now the tourist information office). Keetmanshoop is particularly interesting because of the nearby quiver tree forest. The 'Aloe dichotoma' is the symbol of the south - it only occurs in the northwest of South Africa and mainly in the south of Namibia.

Luderitz

The numerous nostalgic buildings in the Wilhelminian style are worth seeing in Lüderitz. The Felsenkirche, the Goerke House and the Wöhrmann House, among others, date from this period. In addition to a trip to Diaz Point, a detour to the ghost town of Kolmanskop should also be planned (see below).

Kolmanskop

A small town called Kolmanskop, or Kolmanskuppe in German, became the headquarters of diamond mining in the area and for a short time Kolmanskop was home to wealth and luxury that was unbelievable for Africa. In 1956 the last resident left the town of Kolmanskop, which is now a ghost town and is in danger of disappearing into the sand dunes of the Namib. However, tourism ensures that this does not happen completely, as the ghost town can be visited.

Fish River Canyon

The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world after the American Grand Canyon. It is about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and up to 550 meters deep.