Popular Destinations in Namibia
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia. The sandy beaches of the city face
the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s colonial landmarks, established by German
colonists, include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole. The Swakopmund
Museum, located next to the Swakopmund Lighthouse, introduces visitors to
the Namibian history. The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia, located on
the seafront, is home to rays and sharks. The Jetty Bridge in Swakopmund
overlooks the golden sands of Palm Beach. Adventure enthusiasts must visit
the Strong Atlantic waves at Walvis Bay, located in the south of the city
and popular for surfing, sport fishing, and kiteboarding. An excellent
place to visit for nature lovers, the bay’s Bird Island is an artificial
nesting area for seabirds such as flamingos and Cape cormorants. Adventure
enthusiast must not miss out on visiting the vast Namibia Desert offering
opportunities for climbing wind-carved rock formations, hiking, and sand
surfing.
Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia. The city is in the country’s central
highlands. Arguably the most famous tourist attraction of the city, the
sprawling Heroes’ Acre War Memorial, located south of the city,
commemorates Namibia’s 1990 independence. History lovers can also visit
1890s Alte Feste, a former military headquarters on a hilltop in the city
center boasting historical exhibits. Colonial influences on the city are
evident in nearby buildings such as the sandstone Lutheran Christus Church.
Another excellent place to visit for history buffs, the TransNamib Museum
explores the country’s transport history. In the northwest is the diverse
Katutura suburb, boasting markets and local taverns named shebeens. In the
farther west of the city, Daan Viljoen Game Reserve is home to mountain
zebras, kudu, and affluent birdlife.
Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Located in the south of
town, the dunes and dry Kuiseb River Delta are a base for several adventure
sports. Namib-Naukluft National Park, located in the east of the city, is
home to oryx, ostriches, and mountain zebras. Tourists can also take a
sandy off-road track leading south to the secluded Sandwich Harbour lagoon,
which is a testing ground for several migrant wading birds. There are
angling spots like Sarah Se Gat and beaches like Langstrand lining the
coast to the north.