The 5 breathtaking national parks of Namibia

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Faraway Africa is a dream destination for many travelers and is on many bucket lists. The continent has many destinations that fascinate us. One of these destinations is Namibia. The country offers many great cultures, wildlife rich in species and a truly unique nature. To protect this nature, Namibia, like many other countries, has created national parks. The most enchanting national parks of Namibia we want to present to you in this article and inspire you by their beauty.

Namib Naukluft National Park

We start directly with a very special national park. The Namib Naukluft National Park has an approximate size of 50,000 square kilometers. Due to this size it is one of the largest national parks in Africa as well as on the rest of the earth. Here you have the possibility to the world's highest sand dunes to climb up and back down again in a variety of ways. At DeadvleiIn the Namib Naukluft National Park, a part of the national park, you can find rows and rows of dead camel thorn trees, which give the landscape something special. Animals can be found in the desert-like areas of the Namib Naukluft National Park rather less, but near the water. There, one can observe bat-eared foxes, baboons, zebras and other great creatures. On the heights of the Namib Naukluft National Park offers a spectacular view that no visitor should miss.

Etosha National Park

Eotsha: One of the most famous national parks in Namibia

The Etosha National Park is probably one of the most famous national parks in Namibia. Established over 110 years ago in 1907, this national park is definitely worth a visit! Etosha National Park is on the list of all travelers who visit the country of Namibia. Because here you can be sure to see many different species of animals and experience them up close.

It is also the only park in Namibia that is home to the Big Five (elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard). So if you want to get a good impression of the local wildlife, you should not miss the Etosha National Park. Another highlight is the Etosha Pan that is visible from space. Because of these great features, Etosha National Park is often heavily visited, perhaps something to factor into your planning.

Skeleton Coast National Park

The Skeleton Coast National Park is located on the coast of Namibia and is special because of the climatic conditions that prevail there. On the one hand, you have the warm desert region inland, which meets the cold Benguela current of the Atlantic here. Special animals that can be encountered here are, pelicans, flamingos and seals. If you come near Swakopmund, you can take the opportunity and make a trip on the water.

Waterberg Plateau National Park

If you have always wanted to have a complete panoramic view, then you must definitely pay a visit to the Waterberg Plateau National Park. On the approximately 50 kilometers long and about 15 kilometers wide table mountain, one has a panorama that leaves one speechless. For ornithologists, the Waterberg Plateau National Park is also something beautiful, as here, approximately 200 bird species can be spotted. Furthermore, with a little luck one can observe the rare white and black rhinoceros. For us definitely an insider tip of the national parks of Namibia!

Mudumu National Park

In the northeast of Namibia you can find this somewhat smaller and therefore also very special Mudumu National Park. Because the weather in this part of Namibia is different from the rest of the country, different plants and animals can be found here. Best example for this are Lithops succulents and crocodiles. Due to its small size, Mudumu National Park is also something for explorers who want to experience something away from the big national parks.

Want to experience Namibia's national parks for yourself?

We hope this article has given you a good overview of Namibia's unique national parks. If you would like to see these great corners of Namibia and learn more about this unique country, then check out our unique Namibia trip an. This trip should appeal to you especially if you are interested in Etosha National Park, as we visit it on our trip. You will get an authentic and unfiltered insight into the country of Namibia from our local experts and dive deep into the fascinating culture.

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