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's main natural and historical sites include Etosha National Park, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, shipwrecks of Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein engravings, and the colonial town of Swakopmund. The Namib Desert, nature reserves, and national parks host wildlife and flora adapted to arid conditions. Cultural sites include the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop and traditional Himba territories.
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