Hiker's Viewpoint, Scenic viewpoint in ǁKharas Region, Namibia
The viewpoint stands at coordinates -27.5777882 latitude and 17.6061 longitude, providing views across the Namibian desert terrain and surrounding rock formations.
Indigenous communities established traditional navigation routes throughout this region, using elevated vantage points to monitor seasonal changes and wildlife movements.
Local guides share their expertise about native plants, animal tracks, and geological features while leading visitors through marked paths near the viewpoint.
Visitors should carry sufficient water, sun protection, and sturdy hiking shoes, as the location offers no facilities and experiences intense desert temperatures.
This observation point allows photographers to capture both sunrise and sunset panoramas of the desert landscape, marked by deep ravines and scattered vegetation.
Location: ǁKharas Region
Address: CJC4+V9F, Hobas, Namibia Hobas
GPS coordinates: -27.57779,17.60610
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Namibia offers travelers a diverse landscape of natural wonders and historical landmarks that span vast desert plains, dramatic canyons, and protected wildlife reserves. The country's attractions range from Etosha National Park, where large herds gather at waterholes across more than 8,500 square miles (22,000 square kilometers) of protected land, to the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei rising 1,000 feet (300 meters) above white salt pans. Fish River Canyon cuts 100 miles (160 kilometers) through the southern landscape, while along the Atlantic coast, the Skeleton Coast preserves the remains of ships lost in foggy waters and hosts thriving seal colonies. Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, created by San peoples over 6,000 years ago, document ancient wildlife and spiritual practices through more than 2,500 carvings in red sandstone. The Namib Desert, one of Earth's oldest arid regions, supports specialized wildlife and plant species that have adapted to extreme conditions over millions of years. Conservation areas like Okonjima protect cheetahs and leopards through research and rehabilitation programs, while coastal wetlands at Pelican Point and Sandwich Harbour provide feeding grounds for flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of Cape fur seals. The collection also includes Kolmanskop, a German colonial diamond mining settlement from 1908 that now stands abandoned as sand dunes gradually reclaim its buildings. These destinations demonstrate how human history, geological forces, and resilient ecosystems have shaped this southwestern African nation into a compelling destination for nature and culture enthusiasts.
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