Google has significantly expanded its Street View platform to cover over 21,000 kilometres of Namibia, offering users virtual access to the country’s cities, towns, and key landmarks.
The latest update includes high-resolution 360-degree imagery of urban centres such as Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay, as well as regional towns including Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein and Karasburg.
“Namibia, a land of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now more accessible than ever,” said Yukiko Naganuma, Programme Manager for Google Street View.
“Through Street View, users can examine Namibia’s built and natural environments in high-resolution 360° imagery.”
Landmarks now visible on the platform include Christ Church and the Independence Memorial Museum in Windhoek, the Franke Tower in Omaruru, and more remote sites such as the Lüderitz Concrete Letters, the overlook to Penguin Island, and the Rosh Pinah Museum.
“Street View allows you to virtually explore this stunning Southern African nation and immerse yourself in its unique charm from your screen,” Naganuma added.
The platform is accessible via Google Maps on desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to drag Pegman to a chosen location or search by name to view panoramic images instantly.
According to Naganuma, the update supports tourism, education and digital access to remote areas.
“These extensive collections… provide an unparalleled opportunity to see Namibia up close,” she said.
This comes as local transport tech company LEFA in 2023 secured a Google contract to map the country.
That project alone covered over 17,000 kilometres.
Google Street View, which forms part of Google Maps and Google Earth, provides interactive, street-level imagery from locations around the world.
