Top Reasons to Go

Top Reasons to Go

The World's Oldest Living Desert. The Namib Desert is everything you might imagine a "real" desert to look like.

A Memorable Drive. The tarred road from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay is dwarfed by magnificent sand dunes on one side and the wild Atlantic on the other.

Water Hole Wonders. Arm yourself with binoculars, drinks, a picnic, and patience. Open your car windows and wait for the game to come. You won't be disappointed.

Ride the Desert Express. During this three-day train journey between Windhoek and Swakopmund, you'll stop to walk in the desert, visit the world's biggest outdoor rock-art gallery, watch lions being fed, and view a spectacular desert sunset (or sunrise).

Etosha National Park. One of Africa's largest and most spectacular game parks, Etosha has cheap and cheerful self-catering accommodations, an excellent road network, and superb game-viewing, including the Big Five.