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GOLDEN SANDS OF NAMIBIA

Namibia is home to the highest dunes, the second deepest canyon in the world, historical towns and unique geological features. The Namib Desert is the foggiest desert in the world and gets most of its moisture from the fog that drifts in from the Atlantic Ocean. All this and some of the best seasonal game viewing in southern Africa make Namibia a fascinating and rewarding country to visit year round.
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Most of Namibia is accessible by sedan vehicle, which allows the visitor to take in the vastness of the country. Experience the magnificence of the Fish River Canyon, the colonial elegance of Swakopmund, the history and ghost towns, the hospitality of the farms, guesthouses and quaint desert towns in the south. Track desert elephant or rhino in Damaraland or spend spend time game viewing in the vast shallow pans of Etosha National Park or in the lush Caprivi Strip.

Luxurious accommodation and a host of outdoor activities make Namibia a unique destination for those who know Africa and perhaps are looking for something a little different.




Our selected regions in Namibia...

pack/unpack me?Damaraland
Damaraland is one of the most interesting and dramatic regions in the country. It includes miles of deserted beaches littered with ghostly shipwrecks, fascinating geological features and historical rock paintings. There is the geologically fascinating Brandberg Nature Reserve with highly significant San rock paintings and the rare desert adapted elephants. Don't miss out on the Petrified Forest with its 250-million-year-old fossilized logs.
pack/unpack me?Etosha National Park
Situated in northern Namibia, the vast Etosha saltpan spans 5 000km of desert-like landscape with surrounding mopane and acacia scrubland and grasslands. The area includes the Etosha National Park, one of the greatest wildlife viewing parks in Africa. Depending on rain, the pan is either dry or filled with shallow water, which then attracts thousands of wading birds including flamingos to the glistening pans.
pack/unpack me?Sossusvlei And The Namib Naukluft Park
The famous Sossusvlei sand dunes at 300m, are the highest in the world, towering over their nearest rivals in Arabia.
pack/unpack me?Swakopmund And Coastal Region
On the southwestern coast of Namibia, there is a wealth of quaint towns, unique atmosphere, desolated beaches, history, character and even nature reserves to revive flagging spirits and excite the imagination.
pack/unpack me?The Caprivi Strip
The Caprivi area is situated in northeastern Namibia and has been described as Namibia's answer to the Okavango Delta. A fascinating region full of wildlife-rich game parks, great bird watching and sightseeing opportunities. The wildlife in game parks like Mudumu National Park, Mamili National Park and Mahango Game Reserve is not to be missed and the bird life is extremely rich and varied.
pack/unpack me?The Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast is a much photographed, desert coastline with rusty shipwrecks emerging eerily through the thick fog. Ancient seafarers had good reason to fear these waters, because apart from the rough seas, being stranded in the Namib Desert was one of the most terrible fates that could befall a sailor. This barren land is hauntingly beautiful and as well as being home to plenty of birds and fish and you are likely to see dolphins and seals frolicking in the surf.
pack/unpack me?Trains
It's hard to imagine how the German colonisers of Namibia coped with the unlimited elbowroom, vast deserts and annual quota of 300 days of sunshine, but that's exactly what now draws travellers to one of Africa's most intriguing destinations. Wedged between the Kalahari and the chilly South Atlantic, Namibia's charms are becoming better known as outsiders have only recently discovered its deserts, seascapes, bushwalking and endless horizon.
pack/unpack me?Windhoek And Central Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia's capital dominates the central region of the country. A small but bustling city with a population of 170 000, Windhoek is situated in an airy basin that is flanked by the Auas Mountains to the southeast and the Eros Mountains to the northeast. A safe, clean, welcoming city with a rich colonial past makes Windhoek an ideal venue to rest up after a long flight and to start any holiday in Namibia.


Best time for visiting Namibia ...

best time: May - October / good time: February - April; November

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