Namib-Naukluft National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia,

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Namib-Naukluft National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

The Namib-Naukluft National Park, stretching along Namibia's western border, offers travelers a breathtaking array of landscapes from the Atlantic Ocean's waves to the Great Escarpment's rugged terrain. As Africa's largest game park at the time of its last expansion, it encompasses the ancient Namib Desert, the oldest in the world, the towering peaks of the Naukluft mountains, and the tranquil lagoon at Sandwich Harbour. This park is not only vast but rich in experiences, featuring iconic sites like Sossusvlei with its towering dunes and the Sesriem Canyon. It is a haven for researchers at the Gobabeb desert research station and showcases remarkable wildlife adapted to its arid conditions, from elusive desert creatures to familiar African animals like hyenas and antelopes. The park's contrasting geography, including isolated inselbergs and the world's tallest sand dunes, shaped by Atlantic winds, supports a surprisingly rich biodiversity, making it a unique destination for nature enthusiasts.

Operators offering tours in Namibia

Attractions in Namibia

Sossusvlei

Etosha National Park

4.2

Windhoek

Walvis Bay

Swakopmund

Luderitz

Kolmanskop

Twyfelfontein

4.4

Reviews of Namib-Naukluft National Park

Craig Lock

5
Reviewed: 2023-11-10

I had a great experience in the park, driving along the beach and up and down the dunes was awesome.
Stella Wei

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-02

This place is breathtakingly beautiful! You will get whipped in the face by sand and get your shoes filled with sand. But totally worth it!
Ben Ilonga

4
Reviewed: 2023-07-10

The best oldest desert. No civilization, no cellular services.... Good for dessert adventure's.
Monika Van Zyl

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-14

Incredibly beautiful, there is no other way to describe this national park in Namibia. It was not busy... Every half hour / hour you see another car. We entered the park, via Swakopmund towards Windhoek - turn right for / to Goanikontes. Stop for something to eat, drink, something sweet, they got it all @Goanikontes. Continue and enter the Namib-Naukluft National Park. You can continue and enjoy the many photos opportunity stops, but at some point you need a permit.
Barbara Grillo

5
Reviewed: 2022-08-20

Outstanding!! Amazaing! Wonderfull! We were with Herman of Safari Edge Tours until Sandwich Harbour from Walvis Bay. Special man special trip! I advise to book a guide tour and not going alone for your safety. We saw a lot of animals!