There are few places in the world that can provide the visual impact that Namibia can provide. You have seascapes, colonial cities, wildlife and sand-dunes all in one trip! Namibia is a country with wide open spaces where you can really enjoy Africa at its best. It is not touristy and you will really find a closeness to "mother earth" that it is hard to find elsewhere.
The Himba tribe live in the neighboring Kaokoland in their traditional way and it is possible to find their settlement and speak to them to find out about their religious beliefs, their cuisine and their marital ceremonies. The exact location of the village changes as they "move camp" rather regularly. Generally, the Himba people are rather tolerant of the tourists and permit pictures to be taken.
To the West you have your Namib Desert and Coastal plains. You should not miss the dune fields in the Namib-Naukluft Park and also the Sand Dunes in Sossusvlei, which are amongst the tallest in the world. You can also visit the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are especially daring, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to snap some unforgettable photos.
Namibia holidays are not complete without a trip to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will encounter the Etosha Pan bordered by the Etosha National Park, which is thought to be one of the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is 50km wide and 130km long. The park is dotted with perennial springs and waterholes so there is lots of wildlife. Many of the animals have adjusted to living in Namibia, so there are many distinct species to be discovered, including a special breed of lion. Game drives are offered on open jeeps, escorted by rangers.
To the South you will see the Kalahari desert, which extends throughout the surrounding nations of South Africa and Botswana. Perhaps this is the least intriguing location of the country, however if you happen to be there between September and October, you might want to find out if there are any flower shows. During these months, sometimes the desert is transformed into an amazing array of color as wild desert flowers grow at one time and blanket the arid terrain as far as the eye can see.
You can then move inland and go to Windhoek, which is essentially the economical heart of the country. It is found in the central highlands. Likewise you should not miss driving up Namibia's highest mountain, called Brandberg, which is 2573m tall.
Namibia is truly a surprising country. For photography lovers, it is a chance to take pictures in some of the rarest settings you might ever see. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and huge country, you will almost feel as if you come from another planet altogether!
The Himba tribe live in the neighboring Kaokoland in their traditional way and it is possible to find their settlement and speak to them to find out about their religious beliefs, their cuisine and their marital ceremonies. The exact location of the village changes as they "move camp" rather regularly. Generally, the Himba people are rather tolerant of the tourists and permit pictures to be taken.
To the West you have your Namib Desert and Coastal plains. You should not miss the dune fields in the Namib-Naukluft Park and also the Sand Dunes in Sossusvlei, which are amongst the tallest in the world. You can also visit the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are especially daring, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to snap some unforgettable photos.
Namibia holidays are not complete without a trip to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will encounter the Etosha Pan bordered by the Etosha National Park, which is thought to be one of the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is 50km wide and 130km long. The park is dotted with perennial springs and waterholes so there is lots of wildlife. Many of the animals have adjusted to living in Namibia, so there are many distinct species to be discovered, including a special breed of lion. Game drives are offered on open jeeps, escorted by rangers.
To the South you will see the Kalahari desert, which extends throughout the surrounding nations of South Africa and Botswana. Perhaps this is the least intriguing location of the country, however if you happen to be there between September and October, you might want to find out if there are any flower shows. During these months, sometimes the desert is transformed into an amazing array of color as wild desert flowers grow at one time and blanket the arid terrain as far as the eye can see.
You can then move inland and go to Windhoek, which is essentially the economical heart of the country. It is found in the central highlands. Likewise you should not miss driving up Namibia's highest mountain, called Brandberg, which is 2573m tall.
Namibia is truly a surprising country. For photography lovers, it is a chance to take pictures in some of the rarest settings you might ever see. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and huge country, you will almost feel as if you come from another planet altogether!
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