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Namibia offers a host of activities…from the soft and leisurely activity for those preferring a more relaxed kind of activity to the more action packed fast-paced adrenalin kind of activity. Organise and book your activity: desert or seal & dolphin tours, skydiving or township tour, wildlife and conservation activities or even stargazing or birding. Whatever your choice of activity is you are sure to find what you are looking for.

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Hot Air Balloon Trips - Sossusvlei & Solitaire

Hot Air Balloon Trips - Sossusvlei & Solitaire

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Hot Air Balloon Trips in Namibia offers one a chance of seeing one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Hhot air ballooning gives you the ideal chance of experiencing the golden dunes of the Namib Desert & Sossusvlei from a unique perspective. Glide effortlessly over the towering dunes with professional and experienced pilots.

Bicycle Tours & Rentals - Swakopmund

Bicycle Tours & Rentals - Swakopmund

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Go on a fat bike tour and explore the golden dunes and river beds of the Namib Desert just outside of Swakopmund. Or take a Swakopmund city tour by bike and discover this charming and historic town. Bike tours cater for those who want to admire the surrounding scenery as well as those who are seeking more of an adventure bike ride over the huge dunes!

Birding Trips & Tours

Birding Trips & Tours

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Namibia offers some really fantastic opportunities for birders with over 650 species. Did you know that the largest Carmine Bee-Eater colony in Southern Africa is located in the Zambezi (Caprivi)? The elusive Schalow’s Turacos are also found in this region. Even the drier areas with fewer birds offer birders good opportunities including the endemic Dune Lark.

Luderitz Boat Tours - Halifax Island

Luderitz Boat Tours - Halifax Island

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Taking a boat cruise in Luderitz is a popular activity and is ideal for families. Luxury catamarans are used for your boat trip and you will cruise past Halifax Island which is home to Jackass Penguins. Pass old whaling stations and cruise through Shearwater Bay and around Diaz Point. Heavyside Dolphins are endemic to this area and one will experience much marine and bird life.

Caving - Ghaub Cave

Caving - Ghaub Cave

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The Ghaub Cave is located on Ghaub Nature Reserve & Farm in the Otavi Mountains between Otavi & Grootfontein. Excursions into the cave can be arranged. Visitors will see old dolomite rock that is over 700 million years old, Stalagmite formations called 'The Organ', stalagmite fingers and sinkhole stalactites.

Culture

Culture

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Namibia offers much to the visitor who wants to experience cultural activities and interact with some of the Namibian tribes.

Kolmanskop Ghost Town Tours

Kolmanskop Ghost Town Tours

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Kolmanskop Ghost Town Tours: The first diamond was found near Kolmanskop in 1908. By the 1920's the town of Kolmanskop was well established but sadly declined after World War 1 when the prices of diamonds crashed. Today tourists are able to visit Kolmanskop Ghost Town by guided tour and learn all about history of the former mining town as well about the diamond industry today.

Drumming

Drumming

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If you are visiting Windhoek and looking for cultural activities then you are able to join an open djembe drumming circle. No experience necessary - you will be taught how to drum! It's addictive - once you have got the hang of it you won't be able to stop. Tour groups welcome – make sure you book in advance.

Fishing Day Trips & Tours - Swakopmund

Fishing Day Trips & Tours - Swakopmund

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There is nothing like the experience of catching a fish! The Atlantic waters around Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast is rich in marine life. Namibia has a variety of fish & shark species along its coastline and there are peak fishing seasons for different types of fish and shark. Book a half/full day fishing trip or plan a fishing safari!

Golfing

Golfing

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Travelers to Swakopmund can play a round of golf on the Rossmund Golf course which is only 7 km's outside of town. The 18-hole golf course is one of five full green fairway desert courses in the world. On most golf courses, sand traps are dispersed throughout grass fairways, but in Namibia, grass fairways are dispersed throughout the sand.

Hiking Trails & Walking Safaris

Hiking Trails & Walking Safaris

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One of the best ways of seeing and experiencing Namibia is by foot. There are several hiking & walking trails available depending on your level of fitness and which part of Namibia you want to hike. The Naukluft Mountains are a hikers paradise and very popular with outdoor enthusiasts. One can also explore the Erongo and Kalahari Desert by foot.

Horse Riding Trails

Horse Riding Trails

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Horseback riding allows the visitor to Namibia to really experience the surreal scenery and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you are an amateur rider or a more experienced rider a variety of horses and horse trails are available. For an unforgettable experience ride out for the night and sleep out in nature under the stars.

Kayaking - Pelican Point & Okavango River

Kayaking - Pelican Point & Okavango River

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Get really close to seals & dolphins on a Kayak tour at the tip of the remote Pelican Point peninsula. No experience is required and children over 3 are welcome! On the way you will first take a 4x4 drive and see black-backed jackals, flamingoes, pelicans and even the brown hyena. The seals are very curious and love to interact with the Kayaks.

Namib Desert Tours - Swakopmund

Namib Desert Tours - Swakopmund

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The ancient Namib Desert holds many wonders and secrets. Considered to be an extremely harsh and dry environment it is surprisingly full of life. Go on an adventure into this barren landscape and discover some of the fascinating life that is hidden to the naked eye. See the bizarre Welwitschia plant some of which are over a thousand years old!

Photography

Photography

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Namibia has become a very popular destination for photographers. A wide variety of landscapes and scenery as well as a prolific bird & wildlife provide the ideal environment for amateur & professional photographers. Photography workshops are available at Hippo Lodge and small groups are taken out into nature to practice and improve their skills.

Quad Biking Tour - Swakopmund & Walvis Bay

Quad Biking Tour - Swakopmund & Walvis Bay

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Quad biking appeals to many people and is an excellent way of exploring the Namib Desert and its ancient sand dunes. Located on the edge of Swakopmund various quad bike tours are available. It is a popular activity for young and old - experience the thrill of riding along a massive dune. Experienced guides conduct tours in a responsible manner.

Sandboarding - Swakopmund

Sandboarding - Swakopmund

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Sandboarding in Swakopmund is a must for all when visiting this coastal town. No experience is necessary and it's totally safe and a lot of fun! A star dune in the Namib Desert with six different faces and a height of 100 meters is where sand boarding takes place. Suitable for beginners & the more experienced. All equipment is provided.

Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tour - Walvis Bay

Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tour - Walvis Bay

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Sandwich Harbour 4x4 tours take you too one of the most inaccessible areas in the whole of Namibia. It is an area on the Atlantic Coast of Namibia that includes a bay in the north and a lagoon at the southern end. This bay was previously a commercial port based around whaling & small scale fishing, but it is now known for its birdlife in the lagoon. The gigantic dunes & surrounding scenery are mesmerizing!

Scenic Flights - Swakopmund

Scenic Flights - Swakopmund

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A scenic adventure flight from Swakopmund is guaranteed to create unforgettable memories. Experience Sossusvlei's beauty and mesmerizing landscape from the air. Fully licensed air charter company with experienced pilots are ready to take you on a scenic flight to some of the most remote and inhospitable areas in Namibia!

Seal & Dolphin Boat Tours - Walvis Bay

Seal & Dolphin Boat Tours - Walvis Bay

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Seal & Dolphin boat tours are one of the most popular activities on the Namibian Coast. The Atlantic waters around Walvis Bay & Swakopmund are rich in marine life and travelers to the coast always enjoy taking a boat cruise. Departures are normally from the Walvis Bay Waterfront and include Namibian oysters, sparkling wine and snacks.

Skydiving - Swakopmund

Skydiving - Swakopmund

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Experience the absolute rush and thrill of skydiving. Swakopmund is known worldwide for its excellent skydiving conditions. Highly experienced tandem skydive masters will assist you every step of the way. Don’t close your eyes once you have jumped – it will be over so quickly. Once you have safely landed you will want to jump again – guaranteed!

Stargazing

Stargazing

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Namibia offers excellent stargazing for the amateur or professional astronomer. Due to the very low air pollution and virtually non-existent light pollution Namibia offers ideal conditions to explore the southern hemisphere night sky. Proper astronomical observatories with roll-off roofs that house mirror & lens telescopes with automatic tracking is available for astronomers.

Township Tours - Swakopmund

Township Tours - Swakopmund

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A popular cultural experience for tourists traveling to Namibia is to take a guided tour of one of the townships. One is able to try and taste local food and cuisine at a family home and get a glimpse of the daily life in the township.​ A local guide will escort you during your Township Tour to Mondesa in Swakopmund and answer all your questions.

Wildlife & Nature

Wildlife & Nature

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Namibia offers many wildlife opportunities and the chance to get close to them. Take a tour of one of the fascinating Big Cat Foundations and learn all about cheetahs & leopards. The thrill of going carnivore tracking will stay with you long afterwards. Visit the animal sanctuaries & see leopard, cheetah, hyena and rhino feedings.

Wine Farms & Wine Tasting

Wine Farms & Wine Tasting

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Namibia has a few of its own wine farms producing some remarkable white, red and rose wines. Despite harsh climate conditions and a lack of water wine farmers in Namibia are still able to produce some truly excellent wines. Take a tour of the vineyards and learn more about how wine farms are producing these fine wines.

Zip Line

Zip Line

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This is one of the longest zip lines in the world and is located at the Ugab Terrace Lodge in Northern Namibia. It caters for all ages and is completely safe. Experience the beauty of the surrounding area and the Ugab Terraces.

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Ocean Adventures

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Sandwich Harbour 4×4

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Sun Sail Catamarans

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