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The whole of Namibia is known for its vast empty spaces and starkly beautiful landscapes, but Southern Namibia takes this to a whole new level. Our specialists have ventured to the remote corners of this region and will use their first-hand knowledge to help you discover its highlights on your trip to Namibia.
You might want to hike with a guide in and around Africa’s largest canyon, Fish River Canyon, camping in its huge interior beneath star-strewn skies. You could ride on horseback through the world’s tallest dunes at Sossusvlei, watching the sun sink below their wind-sculpted peaks with a drink in hand. Or, visit the near-forgotten diamond-mining town of Lüderitz with its brightly painted German-colonial buildings. From here, explore the nearby ghost town of Kolmanskop to walk among the eerie silence of its long-abandoned buildings, which are slowly being buried by shifting desert sands.
While Southern Namibia may seem barren and lifeless, there’s ample wildlife to encounter. In the private NamibRand Nature Reserve, guides can take you out to see oryx, springbok, kudu, and Hartman's and Burchell's zebra dotting the plains, as well as giraffe, hyena, and 150 bird species. Meanwhile, at Sossusvlei, shovel-nosed lizards dart among the dunes and tok tokkie beetles leave tracks in the sand.
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Places to visit in Southern Namibia
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Southern Namibia, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travellers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Suggested itineraries featuring Southern Namibia
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Southern Namibia, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around Southern Namibia
- Aus Southern Namibia
- Fish River Canyon Southern Namibia
- 尝眉诲别谤颈迟锄 Southern Namibia
- The NamibRand Nature Reserve Southern Namibia
- The Naukluft Mountains Southern Namibia
- Sossusvlei & Sesriem Southern Namibia
- Southern Kalahari Southern Namibia
- Walvis Bay 140 miles away
- Swakopmund and Pelican Point 157 miles away
- Windhoek 186 miles away
- The Central Highlands 202 miles away
- Erongo Mountains 216 miles away
Photos of Southern Namibia
Accommodation choices for Southern Namibia
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Southern Namibia. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Klein Aus Vista
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Kalahari Anib Lodge
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Corona Guest Farm
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Kalahari Farmhouse
Southern Kalahari -
Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
Wolwedans Dune Camp
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&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
NamibRand Nature Reserve -
Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
Wolwedans Boulders Camp
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Tok Tokkie Trails
NamibRand Nature Reserve -
Kwessi Dunes
NamibRand Nature Reserve -
Canyon Lodge
Fish River Canyon -
Canyon Roadhouse
Fish River Canyon -
Fish River Lodge
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The Desert Camp
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Little Sossus Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Sossus Dune Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Sossusvlei Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Little Kulala
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Hoodia Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Kulala Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Desert Quiver Camp
Sossusvlei & Sesriem -
Desert Homestead Lodge
Sossusvlei & Sesriem