The third-largest dam in Namibia, 40km west of Keetmanshoop. A popular escape for locals and a productive birding spot —
One of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters in Africa — a herd of 250–300 feral horses living freely in the
The flat-topped Waterberg Plateau rises 200m above the surrounding plain. The Waterberg Plateau Park is a sanctuary for endangered species
Annual migration of humpback and southern right whales passes Walvis Bay and Swakopmund between July and November. Boat tours from
The Namibia portion of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park — one of the world’s great wilderness areas. Famous for Kalahari lions
World headquarters of the CCF, the largest cheetah conservation organisation globally. Visitor centre with educational exhibits, cheetah feeding demonstrations, pack
Small 5,772-hectare game park 24km west of Windhoek. Kudu, oryx, giraffe, wildebeest, warthog, zebra and over 200 bird species. Hiking
NGO working to reduce conflict between farmers and desert-adapted elephants. Volunteer programmes building protective stone walls around water sources. Guided
Large wildlife sanctuary 40km from Windhoek rescuing orphaned and injured Namibian wildlife. Baboon rehabilitation, cheetah and leopard care, wild dog
Declared 2010 — the park that made Namibia the first country on earth to protect its entire coastline. Stretches from
