Namibia: two weeks in the South
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Windhoek ?
The map of your stay "Namibia: two weeks in the South"
Detail of the stay : Namibia: two weeks in the South
How to get there - Windhoek
Arrival in the capital
Steps: Windhoek
Arrival formalities in Windhoek, car rental, final reservations and purchase of equipment if necessary.
The Kalahari Desert and its red dunes
Morning departure to the Kalahari, arrival in the early afternoon. Walk or drive to discover the beauty of the red dunes.
En route to the south, step in Keetmanshoop
Steps: Fish River Canyon
Continue south with a stop at Quivertree Forest and Giant's Playground near Keetmanshoop and arrive at the end of the day at Fish River Canyon.
Fish River Canyon, a natural jewel
Steps: Fish River Canyon
Visit the largest African canyon and the second largest canyon in the world since Hobas. It is possible to combine the different viewpoints arranged, by car, but be aware that hiking is also a very popular activity in the region. To be planned, depending on the time you have available.
Places of interest : HOBAS POINT DE VUE
Visit Fish River Canyon
Continuation to the other end of the canyon, at Ai-Ais, and day punctuated by stops to admire the landscape, then a moment of relaxation to enjoy the waters.
Lüderitz, port city
Steps: Lüderitz
Head for Lüderitz , where you can choose to spend one or two days. Between ocean and desert, with its German colonial Art Nouveau architecture, the town of Lüderitz exudes a special atmosphere. And where there's a port city, there's also the ideal place to enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood!
Lüderitz and the ghost village of Kolmanskop
Steps: Kolmanskop
Discover Diaz Point, the ghost village of Kolmanskop, overgrown with sand, or take a boat trip to Halifax Island, home to several thousand African penguins.
Places of interest : DIAZ POINT
The Namib Desert and the world's highest dunes
Long day's drive to Namib Naukluft Park.
Sossusvlei red dunes
Steps: Sesriem - Dunes De Sossusvlei
Rise at dawn for the ascent of red dunes in Sossusvlei, photo stop at Dead Vlei and visit the canyon of Sesriem.
Places of interest : CANYON DE SESRIEM
The Atlantic Coast: Swakopmund or Walvis Bay
Steps: Swakopmund
En route to the coast and Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. Afternoon shopping and relaxation in the city, meals in the restaurant and sunset on the sea.
Visit Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
Nestled in the Namib Desert, between sand dunes and ocean, Swakopmund is considered a luxury seaside resort. Its well-preserved colonial heritage makes it a popular destination for Europeans. An astonishing atmosphere reigns here. 30 km from Swakopmund, the port town of Walvis Bay sits on a lagoon that attracts numerous pelicans and flamingos.
Swakopmund and Walvis Bay: a host of activities
Plan your activities to suit your interests: sandboarding, quad biking, kite surfing, paragliding, parachute jumping, boat trips, visits to the town center - the choice is vast. Walvis Bay is a bird-lover's paradise.
