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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Namibia
Namibian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Namibia map · historical landmarks in Namibia
Namibia has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 2007 and 2013. This map of UNESCO sites in Namibia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Namibian World Heritage Sites range from Namib Sand Sea onwards; Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes was the country's first inscription, added in 2007; Namib Sand Sea is the most recent, listed in 2013.
Start with Namib Sand Sea and Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 1
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2007
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- LUDLuderitz1 site
- WVBWalvis Bay(Rooikop)1 site
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Namibia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namib Sand SeaNamib Sand Sea is the only coastal desert in the world that includes extensive dune fields influenced by fog. | 2013 | Natural | Namib Sand Sea is the only coastal desert in the world that includes extensive dune fields influenced by fog. |
| Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aesTwyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes has one of the largest concentrations of [. | 2007 | Cultural | Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes has one of the largest concentrations of [. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Namibia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Namibia?
- Namibia has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Namibia?
- Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes was inscribed in 2007. Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes has one of the largest concentrations of [.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Namibia?
- Namib Sand Sea, inscribed in 2013. Namib Sand Sea is the only coastal desert in the world that includes extensive dune fields influenced by fog.
- Which sites in Namibia are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 2 listings is natural: Namib Sand Sea.
- Which UNESCO sites in Namibia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Namibia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Namibia?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Namibia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes (2007). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Namibian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 2 Namibian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.