Canyon & Coast
Epic views, historical stops & excellent overnights
Often a region quickly passed on a trip to some larger bucket-list items, the south of Namibia is not to be underestimated! The local hospitality wills you to stay longer than a simple overnight en-route and the fascinating people and places capture the heart of the inquisitive explorer.
Nature boasts its structural wonders in the south, from red dune Kalahari to the impressive Fish River Canyon and constantly changing mountainous landscapes of the Karas region. Other highlights of the area include the famous ghost town of Kolmanskop, wild horses, the Cole Lithoparium and several war memorials.
Sights & Scenes
Our Expert Opinion
The Canyon and Coast region of Namibia is for the curious and the contemplative. To travel here is to understand how absence can be more evocative than presence. It is a land of restrained drama, where the subtle interplay between geology, isolation, and human history creates a rich, haunting beauty.
Highlights like the Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop Ghost Town, and Lüderitz are well worth the effort. These places inspire awe and offer a deeper understanding of the land’s layered past.
But for me, it is the seemingly empty spaces between that stay with you the longest. The wide expanses, stretching beyond the grasp of time, have a way of surprising you. In this semi-arid land, you might find yourself wondering what it would feel like to be the first - or last - human on Earth. At least, I did.
These moments of contrast are what make this part of Namibia so extraordinary. And I have found that the best way to immerse yourself in it is to get behind the wheel and drive.
