Namibia the land god
made in anger
An ancient land, with a history that goes back millennia and is reflected in the diversity of the people who still call it home, Namibia is one of the world’s best kept secrets. It’s also known as the land God made in anger, because of the seemingly inhospitable terrain of this desert nation. The Skeleton Coast in the north gives testimony to the number of ships that have fallen foul of the treacherous seas, where their bones lie scattered along the shore. However, Namibia is also home to an extraordinary range of desert adapted animals who not only survive but thrive in such an unforgiving environment.
Namibia is where you’ll find the Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon.
UNFORGETTABLE
EXPERIENCES
Watch in awe as rhino, lion, zebra and springbok visit a watering hole at Etosha National Park.
A 5-day hike in the Fish River Canyon terminating in the oasis camp of Ai-Ais is a spectacular way of getting close to nature while testing your iron man resolve.
Experience some of the darkest night skies with a night of camping in the Namib Naukluft park, designated an International Dark Sky destination.
Marvel as you climb the towering red dunes of the Sossusvlei region..
“The Namib dunes are the most beautiful things I’ve seen. Magical.”
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When to visit
All year round, although dry season is Jun - Oct.
Wildlife
Desert adapted lions, elephants and rhino. Elegant oryx, antelope, springbok, Cheetah, and on the coast, huge seal colonies and whales.
Getting there
Fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Windhoek.
Travelling around
Small planes for covering vast distances, or driving safaris led by local specialists are a great way to meander across the extraordinary geology.
Be aware of
Self-drive. It’s easy to get lost or stuck.
Great for
Huge open spaces, and low malaria risk.
Desert-Adapted Wildlife
A unique species of elephants, rhino and lions have learned to survive without the water holes found in other countries. Watching their habits is breathtaking and there are plenty of opportunities to track them on foot, by vehicle or even from the air in a hot air balloon.
Biodiversity
Approximately 4,350 species and subspecies of vascular plants, 644 bird species and 217 mammal species are found in Namibia, including the world’s largest population of cheetah. Namibia’s parks are recognised as one of the global cornerstones of biodiversity conservation within flora and fauna species.
JUdith recalls
“One of my favorite experiences was camping in the Namib Naukluft park with friends. We sipped on some of South Africa’s finest wines while cooking up culinary masterpieces on the barbeque under an impossible canopy of stars. Mozart played softly on the car radio. Eventually we fell silent as the night chorus of wild creatures started up around us. The call of a hyena was answered by the roar of a lion, accompanied by the yip of a jackal and the haunting hoot of an owl.”
San Rock Art
The prolific engravings created by ancestors of the San at Twyfelfontein are believed to be between 2000 and 6000 years old. They depict in fascinating detail the rituals, stories and beliefs of hunter-gatherer communities at that time. Visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a profound experience that deepens our understanding of human connection and communication.
Is Namibia
calling to you?
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