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My Favourite Photos of Namibia to Inspire Your Next Adventure

Posted on the 19 September 2024 by Just Go Exploring @JustGoExploring

I don’t think I’ve ever been anywhere simultaneously so empty and beautiful as Namibia. It’s truly vast, with great stretches of desert, endless horizons, and huge skies.

My favorite spot is Spitzkoppe, an ancient granite outcrop that rises dramatically from the desert. It’s one of the best places I’ve ever camped, at the very foot of the mountain.

The sky was so full of stars that I could see almost as clearly at night as I could during the day.

Most nights I spent in Namibia were camping under the stars – and what incredible stars they are. There’s so little light pollution here that you can see billions of them, from horizon to horizon.

Namibia’s landscapes are unique: surreal, stark, and stunning. They make you feel incredibly small and humble but, at the same time, inspired and fully alive.

Climbing to the top of one of the towering dunes at Sossusvlei at sunset was another highlight for me. An electrical storm passed nearby, and the lightning turned the sky red as it hit other dunes in the distance.

The atmosphere was indescribable – like some kind of mystical magic.

If you’re looking for an African wildlife fix, Etosha National Park is one of the best places on the continent to go on safari. And the Skeleton Coast has a unique, eerie beauty, with its swirling fog and treacherous waves.

Namibia has a way of awakening your senses and redefining your idea of beauty. I love how easy it is here to disconnect from the craziness of daily life and reconnect with the natural world.

The photos below capture just a few of the moments that left me in awe of Namibia. I hope you like them.

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A dramatic sunset with dark clouds and an orange glow in the sky, creating a stunning silhouette of the landscape below. A dirt road stretches towards distant hills illuminated by the warm light of the setting sun, with a partly cloudy sky above. A small see-through freestanding mosquito net tent set up in a grassy field with rugged hills in the background under a clear blue sky. A dry, twisted tree stands in a grassy plain with rolling red sand dunes in the background under a pale sky. A lone, leafless tree on a vast, red sand dune landscape, with more dunes in the distance. Yellow wildflowers blooming in the foreground of a red desert landscape with sand dunes and a single tree. Large boulders in the foreground with a dirt path leading toward a dramatic, rocky mountain range under a clear blue sky. A rock arch frames a view of a rocky desert landscape with a person standing on a boulder and a large mountain in the distance. A cheetah walks on a gravel road, its shadow stretching out beside it. A cheetah stands alert in yellow wild grass. A giraffe bending down to drink water from a calm, blue watering hole, its long legs spread wide apart for balance. A close-up of a giraffe's face, with another giraffe partially visible in the blurred background amidst green foliage. A close-up shot of a large, smooth sand dune with a gentle curve, under a soft, overcast sky. A wide view of the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, showcasing rugged cliffs and deep, winding valleys under a partly cloudy sky. A sunset landscape in Namibia with an isolated windmill silhouetted against the golden light reflecting off distant hills. A group of travelers setting up camp next to a large, rugged off-road vehicle in a flat, grassy plain under a clear blue sky. A long, straight road cutting through a vast, arid desert landscape, with reddish dunes visible in the distance under a cloudy sky. A vibrant desert scene with red sand dunes, dry shrubs, and a single bare tree trunk standing against the backdrop of a hazy sky. A fur seal sitting on a sandy beach, its flippers splayed out to the sides, with other seals lounging in the background. A baby fur seal with a wet, shiny coat resting on a sandy surface, looking directly at the camera. A large colony of seals resting on a rocky beach with rough ocean waves in the background. A young seal pup lying on sandy ground, looking up with its flippers spread out. A yellow overland truck labeled A close-up of a black and white spotted beetle with red markings on its back, perched on a green shrub. A lizard with a vibrant orange head and dark body standing on a sunlit rock. A scenic mountain landscape with a dirt path and a small stream running through a grassy valley under a partly cloudy sky. A yellow overland truck parked beside a sign warning of elephants, with a man standing on top of the truck waving. A group of people standing near a fence with a sign reading Four cheetahs sitting in tall grass, intently looking toward the camera with a backdrop of sparse bushes.

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