Namib-Naukluft National Park
User Reviews (75)
Namibia Parks
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Email Anant | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An extraordinary experience
For our one year anniversary, we were thinking about potential trips we could take from the States. We had settled on South Africa, when one of our well-traveled friends suggested that we consider Namibia. We Google Image-d it; as soon as we saw pictures of Deadvlei, we knew we had to go there.
We went during the "rainy" season (I put it in quotes because the area has been experiencing a multiyear drought; most of the riverbeds we saw were dry). This is the low point for tourism, which worked to our advantage; during high season, the dunes are apparently crawling with tourists.
The gvt does an exception job maintaining the park - they are clearly well-prepared for tourists. We went on a guided tour from our lodge. The park is enormous - we went at daybreak, and spent a few hours driving straight into the park. We stopped at one of the massive dunes and took 45 minutes to climb up and down it. You must try it - that experience was so fun! Dune sand is unlike any sand you're used to - it's not coarse at all, it's like silk. I highly recommend bringing a waterproof container with you and taking some sand with you, you'll want to bring some home with you. (Also, go up the dunes barefoot in the morning when the sand is cool, and run down them - it's a lot of fun!).
The Deadvlei was breathtaking - just as spectacular in person, a photographer's dream. And much bigger than one expects from photos!
Overall, visually stunning, and a unique experience. So glad we chose Namibia!
SI
Email s_andreja | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not sure if Namib Naukluft National Park qualifies as a safari destination. However, the scenery is breathtaking beautiful. A definite-must.
Email ronmcbride66 | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful vistas ... great geology.
Email DSNam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Namib-Naukluft is vast and is a place of spectacular scenery - from the Atlantic coastline, the sand sea of the Namib to the rugged terrain inland.
NL
Email Maarten Elings | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This is truly a must-see in Namibia. It was our first experience with the desert in our lives and it was absolutely breath-taking.
Start your days early (the ground temperature can rise to 80°C) and visit the Deadvlei, Sossusvlei and climb the Dune 45 (before 11:00, because of the exposure and heat).
Be sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen. The view from Dune 45 is astonishing. It gives a broad overview of the area and you’ll be able to see the massive Big Daddy and Big Momma dunes.
An advice we learned while visiting: if you go early enough then climb it on your bare feet. If you can’t make it to the dune early in the morning then climb it while wearing socks.
The soft sand makes it hard to walk on either sneakers or walking shoes.
Most campsites have waterholes for the Oryx’s. In our case we had one just a few meters from our cottage so during the day (and especially the night!) it was swarming with desert foxes and Oryx’s.
If there is a pool near your campsite/cottage then make sure to visit it at night. It usually attracts thirsty wildlife.
AT
Email Sterna999 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
especially the red dunes in the morning light are unforgettable!
Email Michele Bartlett | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really beautiful desert scenery
Email Kaku | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Scenery was beautiful. We could observe wild life often but most of them was a little far and difficult to see the detail.
IT
Email Francesco Maiolo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unfortunatly a lot of fances ruined the area surrounding. The park is epic
Email Kerryn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We enjoyed it
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