Fun in the Namibian Sun

The holidays are coming up and Namibia is known for its fun and sun. Although most gather the family to go to the farm or enjoy the time at the village, others out there just want to reserve a special and romantic holiday for themselves and their significant others.

Paris may be known as the City of Love, but it doesn’t mean that Namibia lacks romantic things to do. From hot air ballooning at the coast to boat trips in the northern regions, there’s always something to do if you’re coupled up and ready to spend your holiday in the magical Namibia.

Starting off at the coast, if you’re up for romantic seaside adventures, Catamaran Charters in Walvis Bay offers dolphin and seal cruises in the mornings. With fresh Atlantic oysters, seafood and meat snack platters as well as soft drinks and cake platters on the menu, it’s definitely an experience to toast on the sea as dolphins happily jump all around you. Contact Catamaran Charters at 064 200798 to book your spot.

Or you two try going on a camel ride together. The experience is scary because at any time the animals may decide to bail on the trip, but it’s fun and the views are absolutely out of this world. Interested in a camel ride? Desert Explorers at Swakopmund has got your back. Contact them at 081 124 1386 or email them at info@namibiadesertexplorers.com.

Why not tour the south of Namibia? It’s not all desert and sand, you know. Have you visited the stunning Alte Kalköfen lodge on the B4 road located 90 kilometres west of Keetmanshoop? Private and pretty, with even a wedding chapel on the premises, you could relive your wedding or wine and dine on the balcony as animals feed at the waterhole. Need a place to stay? Call Alte Kalkoffen at 063 683 415.

Up north, the Caprivi River Lodge, located at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, offers fantastic boat rides. The lodge, which has been rated 4,4 out of five on Google Reviews, is known for its luscious and indigenous trees, with stunning views of the Zambezi River.

“Caprivi River Lodge is unique, quiet and nice on the banks of the Zambezi River,” Brenda Vellemu of the lodge, said. “It’s really good for couples who are travelling and want to be in a quiet place.” For more information, Caprivi River Lodge can be reached at 066 252 288. Alternatively, you could email hakumata@iway.na.

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