- Ais Ais
This is a great place to head for if you're finishing or starting a trip, or wanting a base to explore the Fish River Canyon. There are no backpackers here although there is camping.
- Sesriem/Soussusvlei
The wonderful sand dunes you see in all National Geographic pictures are located here. There is no backpacker but you can camp.
- Luderitz
Slap bang in the middle of the Diamond Coast, Luderitz is a sweet little town.
- Swakopmund
Germany in the middle of the desert.
- Tsumeb
Tsumeb is the gateway to Etosha National Park and Northern Namibia.
- Etosha National Park
This is a fantasic wildlife park that shows a different face with every season. There are no backpackers here although there is camping.
- The Caprivi Strip
Rich in game, the Caprivi Strip is the shortest route between Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Windhoek
Windhoek is probably the best place from which to organise your backpacking trip around Namibia as pretty much everything either starts or ends up here. There are some fantastic backpacking lodges in this city.
Best beer in the world
Windhoek is probably the best place from which to organise your trip around Namibia as pretty much everything either starts or ends up here.
The city has excellent weather and is always sunny (except at night) and Windhoek beer is great as it has no chemicals and takes 100x longer to brew than anything you’ll find in South Africa.
There’s also a whole heap to do. But most people love it because you don’t have to do whatever you do quickly and the beer is really very good.
Draught beer, Kassler Ribs and Sauerkraut.
Head into the surrounding hills and mountains for sundowners and watch the city light up, then indulge in carnivorous delights at Joe’s Beer House - a case of see food and eat it (whether ‘it’ is gemsbok or zebra). If you’re feeling homesick, have a draught, kassler ribs and sauerkraut.
Head into the surrounding hills and mountains for sundowners and watch the city light up, then indulge in carnivorous delights at Joe’s Beer House - a case of see food and eat it (whether ‘it’ is gemsbok or zebra). If you’re feeling homesick, have a draught, kassler ribs and sauerkraut.
Places to Stay
- Chameleon Backpackers Lodge
Chameleon backpackers is a stylish, funky backpackers lodge in the centre of Windhoek.
- Paradise Garden Backpackers
You might meet Adam... Or not. But have a dip in the pool and eat an apple anyway…
- Rivendell Guest House
This Windhoek accommodation is a civilised stop on the edge of the wilderness.
- The Cardboard Box
A great backpackers in the centre of Windhoek.
What to do
- Wild Dog and Crazy Kudu Safaris
Tours require no minimum numbers and leave once or twice a week, depending on the season.
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Take a game ranger's course or volunteer at this private reserve.
(Port Elizabeth,Garden Route)
This wonderful Jeffreys Bay backpackers is perched on top of a dune with a magnificent 270° view of the Indian Ocean, Island Vibe’s setting is divine.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
This Cape Town based car rental agency offers great deals on car hire in Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Stokkiesdraai backpackers in St Lucia is centrally situated in the main street and opposite a convenience stores, a bank and an Internet café.
(St Lucia,Zululand)
Stay here and they'll get you to the Delta on an affordable trip.
(MaunBotswana,Botswana)
Hard Rock Backpackers in Jeffrey's Bay is centrally located to all the major surf spots.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
Discover the glorious underwater world of the two oceans.
(,Cape Town)
These guys offer great adventure on the Garden Route.
(Nature's Valley,Garden Route)
This Oudtshoorn lodge has onwers who have an in-depth knowledge of the Little Karoo and offer excellent accommodation.
(Oudtshoorn,Garden Route)
A backpackers lodge in Swaziland that is home to an adventurous ancestral spirit and other adventurous types of earthly people.
(Lobamba,Swaziland)
