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My 10 best photos from Namibia

Last updated on February 14, 2024 by Claire Robinson - this article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I get a small commission (more)

Discover 10 of my best photos from Namibia which whould convince you to travel there! I had an incredible time in Namibia and loved every minute of it. Everything was so inspiring that I came back with a huge quantity of photos. But today I am sharing only my favorites

Travel Guide Namibia - 10 best photos

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1. Sossusvlei Sand Dunes

Best photo Namibia: Sunrise at Sossusvlei Sand Dunes

Why I love this photo

I love bare trees, I don't know why. So finding one alone and framing it with a dune... I am just extactic!

The location behind

The Sossusvlei area has some of the highest sand dunes in the world. they are of orangy/red color and very impressive.

More photos and info on the Sunrise at Dune 45 post


2. Straight Namibian Roads

Best photo Namibia: Straight stretch of road

Why I love this photo

It feels like you are there on the road by yourself. I can feel the location... but maybe it is only because I was there 😉 

The location behind

Namibia has a lot of straight roads like this one. I was so amazed by the ladnscape that I asked the driver to stop. I was lucky enough to have the bird playing and flaying around.

More photos and info on the Roads of South Namibia post


3. Quiver Trees & Giants' playground

Best photo Namibia: Quiver Trees & Giants' playground

Why I love this photo

I love the photo simply because I am in love with the landscape...

The location behind

This is a place where the rock piles of the Giant's playground meet the forest of quiver trees. Such a unique place!

More photos and info on the Quiver Tree Forest post


4. Sunrise walk in the Kalahari desert

Best photo Namibia: Sunrise walk in the Kalahari desert

Why I love this photo

The contrast of the orange sand against the yellow grass, all illuminated by the first lights of the day.

The location behind

The Kalahari desert is actually a semi-desert covering part of Namibia and Botswana. It is identifiable by its long longitudinal sand dunes.

More photos and info on the Kalahari desert post


5. Semi-wild Leopard at Africat

Best photo Namibia: Leopard encounter at Africat

Why I love this photo

The interest of this photo is the timing: eyes focus, tongue out... is it going to eat me?

The location behind

Africat Okonjima is a protected reserve noth of Windhoek where they take care of animals and raise awareness.

More photos and info on the Africat Foundation post


6. Up close with elephants

Best photo Namibia: elephant in Etosha National Park

Why I love this photo

It really shows how close we were to the elephant and the ears are just perfect!

The location behind

Etosha National Park is a fantastic reserve in the North of Namibia without much vegetation so you can see very well the elephants.

More photos and info on the elephants of Etosha national park post


7. Wildlife at night

Best photo Namibia: Baby elephant, Etosha National Park

Why I love this photo

The baby elephant is so adorable and I love how I was able to shoot him clear when the other elephants are blurry.

The location behind

The Okaukuejo Waterhole in Etosha National Park attracts a lot of animals at night. At that time, I saw a group of around 30 elephants!

More photos and info on the elephants of Etosha national park post


8. Sweet Nature

Best photo Namibia: Red hartebeest, Etosha National Park

Why I love this photo

The delicacy of the scene matches with the softness of the colors.

The location behind

Etosha National Park is a fantastic reserve in the North of Namibia without much vegetation so you can see very well the wildlife.

More photos and info on the Wildife of Etosha post


9. Eye contact with a lioness

Best photo Namibia: Eye contact with lion, Etosha National Park

Why I love this photo

What a great timing! You can really see that the lioness is looking directly at me. Plus its problem at one eye makes it event more special.

The location behind

Etosha National Park is a fantastic reserve in the North of Namibia without much vegetation so you can see very well the lions.

More photos and info on the Lions of Etosha National Park post


10. One of my best sunset ever

Best photo Namibia: Best sunset ever

Why I love this photo

Seriously, do you even need to ask?

The location behind

I have no idea where we were at that time. The plan had changed and at the time I was not taking as many notes as today.

More photos and info on the Wild Night in Namibia post

OK, I am finished congratulating my self, your turn 😉


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  1. Julia says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Claire,
    Thank you so much for your website with all the overwhelming photos and travel reports.
    I’m flying to Namibia in 48 hours and do the 14 day trip (Southern swing and Northern Adventure) with Wilddog Safaris and your reports and photos making me more and more excited.
    Best regards,
    Julia

    • ZZOE says

      October 27, 2013 at 8:23 AM

      Hi Julia
      Thank you for your comment. I am glad you are enjoying my website.
      I also keep looking for photos and all just before going on my trip: Anticipation is a great part of traveling.
      Have a safe & exciting trip!
      Claire alias ZZOE

  2. ZZOE says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Julia
    Thank you for your comment. I am glad you are enjoying my website.
    I also keep looking for photos and all just before going on my trip: Anticipation is a great part of traveling.
    Have a safe & exciting trip!
    Claire alias ZZOE

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