Namibia Tourism

Though, Namibia is among the topmost safari destinations in Africa yet it also has many cultural attractions and Twyfelfonteinn, Duwisib Castle and Sam Nujoma Stadium are the most popular alongside some other cultural destinations. Namibian music is actually a combination of different folk styles and Malgaisa, a form of Damara traditionally music and Shambo – the traditional dance music form of Oshiwambo-speaking people are pretty popular here.

There are several unique landmarks in Namibia like the Hoba meteorite, Fish River Canyon, Spitzkoppe, Epupa Falls andEtosha National Park etc.

In local Nama language Ai-Ais means burning water. This sulphurous thermal hot water spring is located towards the southern end of Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia and is a part of the RichtersveldTransfrontier Park. The hot spring originating deep under the riverbed has formed an oasis in this arid area.

Namibia’s rich culture is also depicted in its cuisine and if you are in Namibia testing local food, you are sureto add some flavourful memories to your African holiday.

As the country is having a growing number of international tourists there are many international standard restaurants in Windhoek serving delicacies from all over the world. Restaurants serving traditional Namibian food are also available all over the country.

Windhoek has many bars and pubs and most of the hotels in the city also have their own bars. Pubs can be found in most of the popular destinations in the country.

Live performance of traditional music and dancing are arranged regularly in Windhoek and other parts of the country those are of great attraction for the tourists.

Africa is a land of street markets and Namibia is no exception. Street markets for local people are available all over the country; they sell all types of items against reasonable prices.

Windhoek flea market in Robert Mugabe Avenue is one of the most popular markets in the capital and is organised every first Saturday of every month. All types of goods including Namibian traditional wooden handicraft items are available here.

Anywhere you go this sparsely populated African country with its extraordinarily beautiful nature offers complete relaxation for rejuvenating your mind and body. With mountains, waterfalls, deserts and forests this truly great place offers an absolutely relaxing holiday.

Like all African countries Namibia is also a great place for wildlife adventure activities. As the top rated adventure tourism destination in the world Namibia offers you numerous options like – angling, wind and water sports, sand and dune sports, on and off road cycling, hiking, birding, horse and camel riding, off road four wheel on the desert, and most important of all great wildlife tours.

For a long time Namibia is the preferred holiday destination for South African families with kids and is now rapidly coming up as an excellent destination to visit for the international tourists too. The country has an extremely professional and well established tourism industry and at most of the tourism hotspots in Namibia you will find hotels and lodges with special programs for kids, swimming pools and numerous other children’s activity options those will keep your child occupied and entertained for hours. Most area of Namibia is malaria free that makes it a very much safe country to visit for the kids.

Located near the coastline in north-western part of the Namib Desert, the Brandberg Mountain is a place of great spiritual significance for the San or Bushmen tribe – the oldest inhabitants of the country. The White Lady rock painting,located in the Tsisab Ravine is the main tourist attraction here and along with this, there are more than 45000 rock paintings andover 1000 rock shelters as well.

More than 90% of the Namibian population is Christian and apart from that Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Bahai’s Faith is also practiced here. Christuskirche or the Christ Church in Windhoek city is one of the most well-known religious landmarks in the country. This local sandstone and imported Italian marble made church in Gothic architectural style has a 42m high tower topped by a Gothic spire and is known to symbolize the idea of peace. St. Barbara Church at Tsumeb is another important tourist destination here.

In the museums, galleries and craft centres of Namibia you will stand face to face with the supremely rich natural wealth and historical and cultural heritage of the country. The National Museum of Namibia in Windhoek actually has two museums – AlteFesteMuuseum and Owela Museum and has a tremendous collection of display objects depicting the land’s rich natural history and also the traditional and cultural practices of its people.

Windhoek – the capital of Namibia has a number of attractively designed, manicured and well maintained parks and gardens. The National Botanical Garden presents an excellent representation of diverse Namibian flora. Mountain aloe, quiver trees and poisonous candelabra euphorbia are some of the major attractions in this garden.

When it comes to Namibia – the number of natural attractions are truly many. Etosha National Park with its amazing wildlife is certainly the most popular natural attraction here. The sand dunes at Sossusvlei are the largest in the world while the Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia is only second to the Grand Canyon Arizona.

Though, Namibia is among the topmost safari destinations in Africa yet it also has many cultural attractions and Twyfelfonteinn, Duwisib Castle and Sam Nujoma Stadium are the most popular alongside some other cultural destinations. Namibian music is actually a combination of different folk styles and Malgaisa, a form of Damara traditionally music and Shambo – the traditional dance music form of Oshiwambo-speaking people are pretty popular here.