Tour guides Namibia

5 ideas for guided tours in Namibia

• Sesriem Canyon

  

  The carved-out Tsauchab River lies in the very heart of the Namib Desert. Water only flows here during the rare periods of rain falling on the nearby Naukluft Mountains. The rest of the time, visitors explore the great Sesriem Canyon, one kilometer long and 30 meters deep.

  It’s near this canyon that some of the desert’s most breathtaking landscapes appear. On either side stand centuries-old Acacia Erioloba trees, still alive despite the parched earth for most of the year.

  Close to the Sossusvlei salt pan lies the haunting landscape of dead tree trunks known as Dead Vlei. Towering over these otherworldly scenes are the spectacular red dunes — the highest in the world, rising over 350 meters.

  An unforgettable experience is watching the sunset from the top of Elim Dune, taking in the sweeping views of the savanna.

• The Quiver Tree Forest of Keetmanshoop

  

  In southern Namibia, visit the “Quiver Tree” or “Kokerboom Tree” forest near the town of Keetmanshoop. This indigenous tree, actually a giant aloe plant with a thick white trunk and a tuft of leaves at the top, grows only in this part of the world.

  The Bushmen traditionally used its bark to carry their arrows. To see these striking forests rising among rocky outcrops, head to the small Garas farm, the Gariganus farm, or the Mesosauris Camp, home to more than 3,000 trees.

  While exploring the park, you’ll also spot little dassies. They may look like rodents, but anatomical studies reveal that their closest relatives are actually elephants.

• Namibrand Nature Reserve

  

  In southern Namibia, visit the “Quiver Tree” or “Kokerboom Tree” forest near the town of Keetmanshoop. This indigenous tree, actually a giant aloe plant with a thick white trunk and a tuft of leaves at the top, grows only in this part of the world.

  The Bushmen traditionally used its bark to carry their arrows. To see these striking forests rising among rocky outcrops, head to the small Garas farm, the Gariganus farm, or the Mesosauris Camp, home to more than 3,000 trees.

  While exploring the park, you’ll also spot little dassies. They may look like rodents, but anatomical studies reveal that their closest relatives are actually elephants.

• Walvis Bay

  

  In southern Namibia, visit the “Quiver Tree” or “Kokerboom Tree” forest near the town of Keetmanshoop. This indigenous tree, actually a giant aloe plant with a thick white trunk and a tuft of leaves at the top, grows only in this part of the world.

  The Bushmen traditionally used its bark to carry their arrows. To see these striking forests rising among rocky outcrops, head to the small Garas farm, the Gariganus farm, or the Mesosauris Camp, home to more than 3,000 trees.

  While exploring the park, you’ll also spot little dassies. They may look like rodents, but anatomical studies reveal that their closest relatives are actually elephants.

• Kaokoland

  

  In northwestern Namibia, Kaokoland stretches across rugged land, crossed by sandy tracks and dry valleys. Himba villages dot this remote region, their earth huts and red-ochre adornments standing out against the vastness of the landscape. Every encounter here leaves a lasting impression.

  Rocky mountains alternate with semi-desert plains, cut by seasonal rivers. The Kunene River marks a natural border with Angola and forms the powerful Epupa Falls, where water cascades between palms and wild fig trees. The sound echoes off the rocky walls, a constant companion as you walk.