Namibia is a travel destination in Southern Africa. Its capital is Windhoek. June and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Namibia
Sossusvlei (natural, Hardap) — Towering terracotta dunes of the Namib — Dune 45 and Deadvlei bone-white clay pan.
Etosha National Park (natural, Kunene) — Wildlife paradise around a vast salt pan — elephants, black rhinos, and lions.
Fish River Canyon (natural, Karas) — Second largest canyon on Earth — five-day hiking trail along the orange gorge floor.
Swakopmund (city, Erongo) — German colonial seaside town — sand-boarding, quad biking, and oysters on the Skeleton Coast.
Skeleton Coast (natural, Kunene) — Fog-shrouded graveyard of ships — Cape fur seal colonies and brown hyenas.
Damaraland (natural, Kunene) — Ancient Himba rock art, desert-adapted elephants, and towering rock formations.
Caprivi Strip (Zambezi) (natural, Zambezi) — Narrow strip of extraordinary biodiversity — hippos, crocs, and mokoro canoe safaris.
Windhoek (city, Khomas) — Modern capital — Christie's Alte Feste, craft breweries, and safari base.
Lüderitz (city, Karas) — Desert ghost town — art deco German architecture, oysters, and flamingo lagoon.
NamibRand Reserve (natural, Hardap) — Dark sky reserve — one of Africa's finest stargazing destinations.