There are few locations worldwide that can offer the visual impact that Namibia can offer. You have seascapes, colonial cities, wildlife and sand-dunes all in one trip! Namibia is a country with wide open areas where you can really delight in Africa at its finest. It is not touristy and you will really discover a kinship to "mother earth" that it is almost impossible to find anywhere else.
Namibia is divided into 4 major areas. To the north you have your Kavango and Caprivi regions which are the less dry areas of the country. Here you will discover thick woodlands. The Himba tribe reside in the nearby Kaokoland in their typical manner and it is possible to find their little settlement and speak to them to discover their faith, their cuisine and their wedding ceremonies. The precise location of the community changes as they "move camp" rather regularly. Typically, the Himba people are quite tolerant of the vacationers and allow pictures to be taken.
To the West you have your Namib Desert and Coastal plains. You mustn't miss the dune industries in the Namib-Naukluft Park and likewise the Sand Dunes in Sossusvlei, which are amongst the highest in the world. You can also see the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are especially adventurous, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to snap some memorable photos.
Holidays in Namibia are not complete without a visit to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will see the Etosha Pan bordered by the Etosha National Park, which is considered to be one of the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is fifty kilometers wide and one hundred and thirty kilometers long.
To the South you will come across the Kalahari desert, which spans across the surrounding countries of South Africa and Botswana. Maybe this is the least fascinating location of the country, however if you happen to be there sometime around September and October, you may want to ask 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 all at once and cover the arid terrain as far as the eye can see.
You can then drive inland and go to Windhoek, which is basically the economical heart of the country. It is located in the central highlands. You mustn't miss driving up Namibia's highest mountain, called Brandberg, which is two thousand five hundred and seventy three meters high.
Namibia is really an unusual country. For photography lovers, it is the opportunity of a life time to take pics in some of the rarest locations you can ever imagine. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and immense country, you will almost feel as if you come from another planet entirely!
Namibia is divided into 4 major areas. To the north you have your Kavango and Caprivi regions which are the less dry areas of the country. Here you will discover thick woodlands. The Himba tribe reside in the nearby Kaokoland in their typical manner and it is possible to find their little settlement and speak to them to discover their faith, their cuisine and their wedding ceremonies. The precise location of the community changes as they "move camp" rather regularly. Typically, the Himba people are quite tolerant of the vacationers and allow pictures to be taken.
To the West you have your Namib Desert and Coastal plains. You mustn't miss the dune industries in the Namib-Naukluft Park and likewise the Sand Dunes in Sossusvlei, which are amongst the highest in the world. You can also see the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are especially adventurous, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to snap some memorable photos.
Holidays in Namibia are not complete without a visit to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will see the Etosha Pan bordered by the Etosha National Park, which is considered to be one of the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is fifty kilometers wide and one hundred and thirty kilometers long.
To the South you will come across the Kalahari desert, which spans across the surrounding countries of South Africa and Botswana. Maybe this is the least fascinating location of the country, however if you happen to be there sometime around September and October, you may want to ask 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 all at once and cover the arid terrain as far as the eye can see.
You can then drive inland and go to Windhoek, which is basically the economical heart of the country. It is located in the central highlands. You mustn't miss driving up Namibia's highest mountain, called Brandberg, which is two thousand five hundred and seventy three meters high.
Namibia is really an unusual country. For photography lovers, it is the opportunity of a life time to take pics in some of the rarest locations you can ever imagine. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and immense country, you will almost feel as if you come from another planet entirely!
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