Namibia
Elephants drink by moonlight in Etosha National Park, baboons call to each other across Fish River Canyon and sand dunes shift with the breeze in Sossusvlei. Each experience of the natural world is unique, but whether in the rugged mountains, vast parks or arid desert, Namibia always promises an adventure of a lifetime.
Etosha National Park
Encompassing a salt pan the size of Holland, Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s largest wildlife reserves and a haven for big game. The horizon is dotted with springbok and zebra but it is the glimpse of an endangered black rhino that will be so memorable. Waterholes lure leopards, lions and elephants – sometimes all at once - and the waterholes are floodlit for superb night-time viewing.
HIGHLIGHTS: Safari, safari, safari.
Sossusvlei
The sand dunes at Sossusvlei form Nambia’s most iconic image: waves of red sand rising sharply in neat cones from the arid desert floor. These can be viewed without a guide and you’re allowed to visit them at your leisure. Arrive just before dawn and watch the sun change the colour of the sand. The scorched trees of Dead Vlei and the canyon at Sesriem are worthy stopping points on the way.
HIGHLIGHTS: Dune-running, discovering fossils at Olduvai Gorge.
Swakopmund
This popular seaside resort on the Atlantic Ocean retains a quaint colonial character. Architecture is brazenly German but the atmosphere is African. It’s renowned as Namibia’s capital for adrenalin activities. Travel north along the coast to find thousands of fur seals crowded on the sands at Cape Cross; further south, pelicans and flamingos flock to Walvis Bay.
HIGHLIGHTS: Boat trips for seal and dolphin-watching, fishing, surfing, kiting, sailing.
36 Erongo Mountains
The Erongo Mountains are a volcanic region originating some 150 million years ago. Flanked by the arid Namib Desert on one side and wooded savannah on the other, the granite mountains are home to a remarkable array of endemic birds, mammals and plants. Paula’s Cave is a secluded cave of fascinating ancient Bushmen paintings.
HIGHLIGHTS: Guided walks and drives.
Damaraland
A wild and rugged region of flat-topped mountains and granite boulders, Damaraland hides a fascinating tribal history. The nomadic Ovahimba tribes are one of the last in southern Africa and live off the region along with the desert-adapted elephant. Incredible rock engravings - more than 2000 in number - can be seen at Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
HIGHLIGHTS: Elephant-tracking across the plains, hiking.
NamibRand Nature Reserve
The NamibRand Nature Reserve was the brainchild of devoted sheep farmers who wished to protect the unique ecology surrounding the Namib Naukluft Park. As such, safaris across the plains and valleys are smaller in number, with an exclusive feel. You can choose to walk with a trained ranger or use exclusive cross-country vehicles to explore.
HIGHLIGHTS: Four-wheel drive, scenic flight, walking safaris.
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