About the Namib Desert Timeless, Fascinating, and Surprisingly Diverse The Namib Desert is Namibia’s most iconic feature, spanning 81 000 km2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world’s oldest desert, and an important conservation area for an array of unique...
About Sandwich Harbour Seals, scenery, shipwrecks, and seabirds galore Sandwich Harbour, also known as Sandwich Bay, is a birder’s paradise located in the Erongo area of Namibia within the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It’s a RAMSAR site (“a wetland site designated to...
The Castle of Good Hope A treasure trove of South Africa’s history Many travellers to Cape Town overlook one of Cape Town’s oldest and most interesting sites while exploring the many attractions the city has to offer. This major attraction achieved National Monument...
About Augrabies Falls Augrabies is a powerful 56m high waterfall located along the Orange River and spilling into the rugged Orange River Gorge as it winds its way along the edge of Namibia’s Namib Desert. The falls are surrounded by the 820 km² Augrabies Falls...
The Iconic Victoria Falls About Victoria Falls Victoria Falls, UNESCO World Heritage site Victoria Falls is a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site and must-see destination for all who travel to Zambia and Zimbabwe. Not only is this massive sheet of falling water...
Namibia’s Hoba Meteorite Just over 20km west of Grootfontein, Namibia, travellers come across an unexpected landmark. It’s the world’s largest single meteorite and a site of ongoing fascination for scientists and tourists alike. Unlike other much-smaller meteorites,...
Twyfelfontein – One of Namibia’s Most Fascinating Sites Take a Hike Back in Time at This World Heritage Site Twyfelfontein, in the Damaraland region of Namibia, is home to over 2 500 ancient rock engravings and recognized as an area of great cultural significance....
About Sesriem Canyon Sesriem Canyon is a mere 4.5km drive from the entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It’s about 400km from Swakopmund and a drive from Windhoek will take around 5 hours. The name ‘Sesriem’ refers to the six straps which early settlers tied...
About Deadvlei Images of Deadvlei are famous all over the world for the stark contrasts that they portray. Here, twisted black acacias reach into a cloudless sky against a backdrop of ochre dunes. Location Deadvlei is just one of the attractions found in the...
About The Swakopmund Jetty The historic jetty in Swakopmund is one of the town’s most outstanding beach side features. It’s a hit with fishermen trying to reap rich harvests from the Atlantic Ocean and pedestrians wanting to admire the ocean from close up. Location...
