Many people think of Africa as a place populated with lions, elephants and giraffes. This isn't strictly true but you'll certainly find these animals and many more in the Southern African wilderness. One way to live this African dream is with Namibia safari packages, which are affordable and will allow you to not only be one with nature but also to sample a unique culture with remnants of a past as a German colony.
Namibia shares its borders with South Africa, Botswana and Angola. To the west is the Atlantic Ocean. The Namibian capital is the charming Windhoek with its German colonial architecture.
The desert that gave the country its name is the Namib, which covers the western coastal area. It's not only this part that is hot and dry, though. Summer temperatures can be unbearable so it's best to visit in winter, which is mild. Besides, in winter there is less vegetation, making wildlife-spotting much easier. While you're here, you may also want to visit the lovely town of Swakopmund, the Fish River Canyon, rock art and the mysterious Kolmanskop, a ghost town in the desert.
The Namib Desert stretches all along the Namibian coast. In the south, Sossusvlei is a popular destination because of its proximity to some very high sand dunes, among them the famous Dune 45. Towards the north you'll find the area known as the Skeleton Coast with its many shipwrecks. Animals in this desolate desert include oryx, springbok, jackal, desert elephants and, along the coast, seals. Parts of the desert are off-limits because of diamond mining, though.
Another Namibian national park not to miss is Etosha. Find yourself a good vantage point along the Etosha Pan and watch the vast variety of animals that come to drink. There are several antelope species, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions and cute little warthogs.
Not too far from Etosha by Namibian standards is the region known as Damaraland. Here you'll find a vast lunar landscape with stunning rock formations. One of these is the prominent Vingerklip, which means 'finger rock'. Brandberg, the country's highest mountain, is located here too and is home to a famous rock painting known as the White Woman. Twyfelfontein has more rock paintings and the area also has a petrified forest. For wildlife, try tracking elephant and rhino on a safari presented by the local community.
In the Kunene region is Kaokoland, where the wildlife includes cheetahs. Kaokoland is also where you'll find the Himba, a people known for their intricate hairdos and their beautiful women. If you've had enough of the aridity, head to the panhandle in the northeast. This area, the Caprivi, is lush due to the two big rivers that flow here. In addition, it's a stone's throw away from Botswana's vast Okavango Delta.
It's easy to find a safari package for wildlife viewing in Namibia. You'll even find plenty of all-inclusive deals. Simply ask your travel agent or check online. Otherwise, book in Windhoek once you've arrived in this magical country.
Namibia shares its borders with South Africa, Botswana and Angola. To the west is the Atlantic Ocean. The Namibian capital is the charming Windhoek with its German colonial architecture.
The desert that gave the country its name is the Namib, which covers the western coastal area. It's not only this part that is hot and dry, though. Summer temperatures can be unbearable so it's best to visit in winter, which is mild. Besides, in winter there is less vegetation, making wildlife-spotting much easier. While you're here, you may also want to visit the lovely town of Swakopmund, the Fish River Canyon, rock art and the mysterious Kolmanskop, a ghost town in the desert.
The Namib Desert stretches all along the Namibian coast. In the south, Sossusvlei is a popular destination because of its proximity to some very high sand dunes, among them the famous Dune 45. Towards the north you'll find the area known as the Skeleton Coast with its many shipwrecks. Animals in this desolate desert include oryx, springbok, jackal, desert elephants and, along the coast, seals. Parts of the desert are off-limits because of diamond mining, though.
Another Namibian national park not to miss is Etosha. Find yourself a good vantage point along the Etosha Pan and watch the vast variety of animals that come to drink. There are several antelope species, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions and cute little warthogs.
Not too far from Etosha by Namibian standards is the region known as Damaraland. Here you'll find a vast lunar landscape with stunning rock formations. One of these is the prominent Vingerklip, which means 'finger rock'. Brandberg, the country's highest mountain, is located here too and is home to a famous rock painting known as the White Woman. Twyfelfontein has more rock paintings and the area also has a petrified forest. For wildlife, try tracking elephant and rhino on a safari presented by the local community.
In the Kunene region is Kaokoland, where the wildlife includes cheetahs. Kaokoland is also where you'll find the Himba, a people known for their intricate hairdos and their beautiful women. If you've had enough of the aridity, head to the panhandle in the northeast. This area, the Caprivi, is lush due to the two big rivers that flow here. In addition, it's a stone's throw away from Botswana's vast Okavango Delta.
It's easy to find a safari package for wildlife viewing in Namibia. You'll even find plenty of all-inclusive deals. Simply ask your travel agent or check online. Otherwise, book in Windhoek once you've arrived in this magical country.
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