Things to do & places to visit in Hardap Region, Namibia

Hardap Region #9 destination in Namibia 2023. The average rating score is 4.78 based on 820 traveler reviews, of 12 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Windhoek, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 23:41.

Top things to do (14)

• Dams
• Cemeteries
• Scenic Drives
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Deserts
• Hiking Trails
• Canyons
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Geologic Formations
• Balloon Rides
• Castles
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
• National Parks

Top places to visit (12 attractions)

1. 5.0 Namib Sky Balloon Safaris (316 reviews)
   - Best way to see beautiful Namibia from above!
   Balloon Rides
   
   
   This was the most amazing flight ever! Very skilled team, incredible views to watch the sunrise, and the flight is incredibly smooth. It is very special to watch them prepare the balloons right before your eyes and the brunch in the desert after we landed was unforgettable. They also run a school for children, which is such a great initiative. I would highly recommend anyone to do this tour and book with Namib Sky if you are in the Sossuvlei area, it is a unique experience you will never forget. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Namib-Naukluft National Park (310 reviews)
   - Nature at its best!
   Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Deserts
   
   
   Went to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. As someone who was in tourism a long time ago, it was interesting to see that people now prefer Dead Vlei to Sossusvlei for sunrise. Which was great for us as 8 people shared the Sossusvlei sunrise when we were there. The walk to Dead Vlei is 1.1km in sand. Take your time and lots of water. Only negative is the road from the 4x2 parking lot to the Vleis. You have to know what you are doing to get there. If you are unsure of your driving abilities, rather take the shuttle. Nice surprise to find the road tarred right up to the 4x2 parking area! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Tok Tokkie Hiking Trails (13 reviews)
   - Hiking in most beautiful nature of Namibia
   Hiking Trails
   
   
   We did the two day & night hiking trip with Tok Tokkie. It is the highlight of our Namibia trip ! Very very very much recommended. The nature is as beautiful as it can be, night sky so clear. The tour is very well guided, all the details of food, sleeping ,.. are perfect in all their details See more..
   
4. 5.0 Luxury Motobike Nambian Adventure. 9D/8N (3 reviews)
   - Wonderful Experience
   4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
   
   
   With three extra days in Namibia, I decided to include a quick trip to Etosha. I struggled to find a company that was still operational, and met my needs. Then I chatted with Megan, representative with Across Africa. I quickly knew she was actually interested in helping. Her sincerity, honesty, humanity and dedication were recognized immediately, and I knew that I didn’t need to search further. She set up my trip with no hidden BS, made an effort to meet all my needs, and did all of it promptly, professionally, and graciously. My trip turned out perfectly down to the last detail. I credit Megan and my guide Steve for making my quick visit to Etosha unforgettable. Because of them I will use Across Africa in the future and suggest to others that they do the same! See more..
   
5. 4.5 Sesriem Canyon (48 reviews)
   - Interesting canyon
   Spent 1-2 hours Canyons • Geologic Formations
   
   
   It was a bit of a hike going down into the canyon but if you are able bodied it shouldn't be a problem. It was shady at the bottom. We were told that this is one of the few places that holds water all year round. It was created by the Tsauchab river over millions of years. Our guide offered to take us for a walk down into the canyon which most did. Our guide found a Adwof pick snake, bitter bush (used as a flu remedy) link ringwood tree and lots of fantastic beetles running around. There was also a barn owl high up at the end of the canyon looking down at the tourists. One of the pools of water had a massive diving beetle which refused to come up for long enough to be photographed but was the size of small chicken egg. We made our way back up through the canyon and onto our wagon and in five minutes we were back at the Sossusvlei lodge. See more..
   
6. 4.0 Neuras - N/a'an ku se Wine and Wildlife Estate (60 reviews)
   - Winery and rooms
   Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   Imagine an oasis nestled in the world’s oldest desert – natural fresh water springs, their crystal-clear waters sparkling beneath the fronds of lush palm trees, with dazzling vines swaying in the gentle desert breeze against the backdrop of the Naukluft Mountains. Step into the “place of abandoned water”, Neuras Naankuse Wine and Wildlife Estate. 121 years old, Neuras is one of the driest vineyards in the world, and its in this desert paradise that the Naankuse Foundation has combined the production of exclusive wines with the preservation of what makes Namibia the conservation mecca it is today… its wildlife, landscape and culture. Just as the quality of wines depends on the perfect combination of pure water, fertile soil and an ideal climate, so conservation relies on the pure passion, fertile ingenuity and ideal innovation. We have handmade, hand-bottled and hand-labelled the essence of Neuras, bringing you the true taste of Namibia, in the true spirit of conservation. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Tsaris Pass (7 reviews)
   - High Caution when using the road
   Scenic Drives
   
   
   We have traveled this pass by using a 4x4 vehicle and would not imagine any normal Sadan to be able to do it. Although it is a beautiful scenery and really something for the avid adventurer who loves nature, it is very dangerous if not driven with extreme caution. See more..
   
8. 4.0 Hardap Dam (3 reviews)
   - worth a quick visit
   Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Dams
   
   
   tricky(ish) to access (fill in a form, pay, get the form checked at a second booth) but lovely place. The restaurant, which has 180 degree lake views, is very good value for money and seems to be little frequented. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Gibeon Station War Cemetery (1 review)
   - Heroes
   Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Cemeteries
   
   
   This cemetery care the graves of 39 serviceman of the first world war whom died in the fighting at Gibeon station or in its aftermath. Six German soldiers as 20 Natal light horsemen are having their final resting place. Gibeon Station war cemetery is located just before Asab on the B1 GPS Coordinates Latitude: -25.16489 Longitude: 17.83498 See more..
   
10. 3.5 Duwisib Castle (59 reviews)
    - every country needs one castle
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
    due to covid and lack of visitors it was closed. but we met caretaker and since there was 21 of us, we were given a quick history and tour. great built for hot climate. inside it was so fresh. it must be nice to stay in the hotel here when it operates. i took a walk around the near area while other were in the castle. i understand why the location was chosen. See more..
    
11. NG Kerk Mariental (0 review)
    Churches & Cathedrals
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12. Ags Kerk Mariental (0 review)
    Churches & Cathedrals
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