Welcome to Namibia

A country of many different landscapes, from rusty colored dunes and vast gravel plains, to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the lush green oasis of the Zambezi region. It is also a country with a turbulent history that resulted in its contemporary cultural diversity.

Namibia, covering a surface of 318,150 square miles, is about 20 times the size of The Netherlands, three times the size of the United Kingdom or two times the size of Germany. It is located south of the equator, where it borders Angola and Zambia in the north, Botswana in the east and South Africa in the south and south-east. Its landscape is versatile and marked by several characteristic regions.

A vast coastal desert, the Namib Desert stretches from north to south over a length of 1,500 kilometers. It is the oldest desert in the world, and its harsh conditions once were the reason that Namibia’s inlands remained undiscovered by explorers.

Namibia was the first country to include environmental protection in the constitution. Its conservancy approach has been internationally acknowledged, as it assisted rapid growth of wildlife populations. Wildlife and other natural resources within certain areas are managed by local communities. Instead of seeing wildlife as a threat, people are motivated to protect animals as this benefits the country economically through sustainability and tourism.

Activities
From driving through Namibia’s beautiful nature during an overland safari; to overlooking the far stretching landscapes from a hot air balloon or helicopter from high above; and from kayaking on the Atlantic Ocean to sand boarding in the Namib Dunes – Namibia has it all!

Conservation of Namibia’s nature and animals, stimulating socio-economic development and preserving traditional cultures are important to and fully supported by Explore Namibia. Visit one of the wildlife sanctuaries, experience true culture in a traditional village, or join an informative city tour through one of the townships. We will make sure that your experience and impact is a positive one.

Although Namibia is known as a dry country, there are plenty of possibilities to get wet. The Atlantic Ocean offers many opportunities for those who love to explore life away from shore. Visit the seal colonies by kayak? Or enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and fresh oysters on a catamaran, surrounded by dolphins? You could also ride the rapids with a raft on the Kunene or Kavango River in the north, or the Orange River in the south. Splash away.

And there is more to explore. Jump on a quad bike or maybe a horse and discover the wilderness – an excellent way to experience nature from close by. Thrill seekers can go skydiving or off-road driving – adrenaline guaranteed! When the night falls, Namibia offers opportunities for stargazing – unveil the clear blue sky with its millions of stars.