Karibib
Karibib More than a pit-stop town Karibib is located on the main road between the capital city of Windhoek and the coastal town of Swakopmund, about 100km west of Okahandja. Karibib exists today mostly due to the railroad development between the coast and in
Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop Administrative center of the Karas Region The name Keetmanshoop translates from Afrikaans as ‘the hope of the Keetman’ and is the administrative centre of the largest region in Namibia, the Karas Region, It is about 500km south of the capi
Opuwo
Opuwo Capital of the Kunene Region Opuwo is known as the capital of Namibia’s Kunene Region. It is the only major town in the area and as such is an important base from which to explore the amazing Kaokoland area and partake in excursions to see the no
Usakos
Usakos Coastal home stretch The town of Usakos is often used by travelers as a final pitstop on the way to the picturesque coastal town of Swakopmund which is about 140km away and is the ideal coastal getaway in the country. The area is known for having high tempe
Mahango Game Reserve
Mahango Game Reserve True Namibian Wilderness The Mahango area of the Bwabwata National Park is a little out of the way but it has that wilderness feel. It is located in north east Namibia on the Botswana border and spans about 25 400 hectares. It is by far
Khorixas
Khorixas Former capital of Damaraland Khorixas is undeniably a town with a name that is difficult to wrap one’s tongue around but with some basic Afrikaans, people manage to pronounce it quite well at the end of the day, it is named after the Khori Bush. Bef
Khaudum Game Park
Khaudum Game Park Remote but worth it Khaudum Game Park was established for purpose of conservation and not income. The park isn’t often frequented mostly because it isn’t exactly known for its tourist friendly amenities. However the park does have its
Bwabwata National Park
Bwabwata National Park Former Caprivi Game Park The Bwabwata National Park which was previously referred to as the Caprivi Game Park is known as a people’s park in acknowledgement of its support with both wildlife and human populations. There are conservatio
Otavi
Otavi Part of the Otavi Triangle Otavi is an agricultural town in northern Namibia set in a wooded and fertile plain beneath the magestic Otavi mountains. The name of the town is coined from the Herero word ’ondavi’ which means ‘branch of a tree&
Mowe Bay
Mowe Bay HQ of the Skeleton Coast National Park The Skeleton Coast is undoubtedly a place of mystery and wonder, its name was derived from the skeletal forms of ships that are strewn all around. The wrecks were caused by ships smashing into rocks hidden by f
Omaruru
Omaruru A hidden treasure Omaruru is a quaint town located north of Karibib, it is the centre of the dairy farms and cattle ranches in the area. The town was built on its namesake river, set amongst camelthorn trees. It is situated approximately 242km from the cap
Gobabis
Gobabis Namibias little Texas Gobabis is a small town located en-routefrom Windhoek to Botswana, about 110km from the Buitepos border post. The name of the town is Khoi-Khoi for ‘the place of strife’ but the locals choose to spell it as Gobbabis which
Mudumu National Park
Mudumu National Park A world of wonder Mudumu National Park shares a border with the Kwando River and has tranquil lagoons and flowing channels. The park spans about 100 000 square kilometers and is home to wildlife such as sitatunga; red lechwe; spotted neck otte
Nkasa Rupara National Park
Nkasa Rupara National Park Former Mamili National Park The Nkasa Rupara National Park which was previously the Mamili National Park is a medley of wildlife dotted islands; wetalands and river channels. Visitors to this park will definitely experience the full wild
Bethanie
Bethanie Namibias oldest settlement Bethanie is one of the oldest settlements in the country. It is located west of Keetmanshoop and it isn’t necessarily the most talked about destinations in Namibia. The town is easily accessible from the main road between
Lake otjikoto
Lake otjikoto Lake of mysteries Lake Otjikoto is located near the mining town of Tsumeb. It is part of an underground river system. The lake was explosed when the roof of what used to be a dolomite cave ‘caved in’. The lake is relatively small, with a
Epupa Falls
Epupa Falls Namibias own mini Victoria Falls The Epupa falls are located at the Kunene River, bordering Namibia and Angola in the Kaokoland area. The falls are fored by a series of cascades that drop for about 60m over a distance of approximately 1.5 km. It even r
Ai
Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park More than just a Fish River Canyon experience The /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park was publicly declared in 1968 and spans an area of about 6 045 square kilometers. The Orange River forms the northern boundary of the
The Cheetah
The Cheetah Cheetahs in Namibia This is one of Africa's most interesting animals with some unique characters. The Cheetah is proven to be the world's fastest animal on land. In only 3 seconds it can reach a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. On that speed t
