Namibia’s Central Highlands occupy the elevated country around and beyond Windhoek, where rolling hills, dry riverbeds, farms and private reserves create a softer landscape than the great deserts further west.
A useful introduction to Namibia
For many travellers the highlands provide the first taste of Namibia after landing in Windhoek. Private reserves and country lodges allow time to adjust to the climate and pace before longer road or light-aircraft journeys begin.
Wildlife and open country
The region supports a range of plains game and birdlife, with walking, nature drives and time outdoors often more important than pursuing a classic Big Five safari. The spacious landscape is itself part of the appeal.
How the highlands fit an itinerary
A night or two can make arrival and departure days considerably more enjoyable, while selected properties justify longer stays for travellers who value quiet, landscape and a gradual transition into Namibia’s more remote regions.
