Climbing in Namibia: Desert Adventures

Namibia is one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries, renowned for its harsh but beautiful desert environments. For climbers, Namibia is one of the better known countries in Africa, with several climbing areas to choose from. Whilst Namibia is a fairly large country, the climbing areas are mostly quite close together, in the central part of the country, on a plateau sandwiched between the Namib desert to the west and the Kalahari desert to the east. We enjoyed 3 weeks in Namibia, spending almost all of that time camping in the desert, which is a really great way to experience the stunning natural environment. One of the best things about the country is you will be outdoors virtually the whole time, it is a great destination for nature lovers.

Large, golden granite domes with huge boulders scattered across the steep slopes.
A beautiful view of Große Spitzkoppe from the Sugarloaf
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