There are only a few places worldwide that can offer the visual impact that Namibia can provide. You have seascapes, colonial cities, wildlife and sand-dunes all in one trip! Namibia is a country with wide open areas where you can truly enjoy Africa at its best. It is not touristy and you will really find a kinship to "mother earth" that it is tough to find elsewhere.
Namibia is divided into 4 major regions. To the north you have your Kavango and Caprivi regions which are the less dry areas of the country. Here you will discover dense woodlands. The Himba people stay in the nearby Kaokoland in their typical way and it is possible to locate their little settlement and talk to them to find out about their religious beliefs, their food and their marriage ceremonies. The precise location of the settlement changes as they "relocate camp" quite frequently. Usually, the Himba tribe is rather tolerant of the travelers and allow photographs to be taken.
To the West you have your Namib Desert and Coastal plains. You should not miss out on the dune fields in the Namib-Naukluft Park and also the Sand Dunes in Sossusvlei, which are amongst the highest worldwide. It is really a wonderful experience to be able to see, and take pictures of, these monochromatic wide open areas with a gentle orange and red shade to them. In stark contrast to the dunes, the African sky is a deep turquoise color. The coastal areas are just as impressive and have stunning, untouched coastlines. You can stop in for the day in Swakopmund, which is a charming little seaside town. Here you can get terrific snaps of the lively faces at the out door market. You can likewise see the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are particularly adventurous, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to take some memorable Pictures.
Namibia holidays are not complete without a visit to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will encounter the Etosha Pan bordered by the Etosha National Park, which is said to be one of the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is fifty kilometers wide and 130km long. The park is dotted with perennial springs and waterholes so there is lots of wildlife. Many of the animals have adjusted to residing in Namibia, so there are numerous special types of animals to be found, not excluding a unique breed of lion. Game drives are available on open jeeps, escorted by rangers.
To the South you will come across the Kalahari desert, which extends across the confining nations of South Africa and Botswana. Maybe this is the least intriguing area of the country, but if you happen to be there sometime around September and October, you may wish to learn if there are any flower shows. In these months, sometimes the desert is transformed into an unbelievable array of color as wild desert flowers bloom all at once and cover the arid surface as far as the eye can see.
You can then drive inland and go to Windhoek, which is essentially the economical heart of the country. It is situated in the central highlands. Also you should not miss driving up Namibia's highest mountain, called Brandberg, which is two thousand five hundred and seventy three meters tall.
Namibia is really a surprising country. For photography fans, it is a chance to take pictures in some of the rarest locations you might ever see. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and immense land, you will almost feel as if you come from another planet completely!
Namibia is divided into 4 major regions. To the north you have your Kavango and Caprivi regions which are the less dry areas of the country. Here you will discover dense woodlands. The Himba people stay in the nearby Kaokoland in their typical way and it is possible to locate their little settlement and talk to them to find out about their religious beliefs, their food and their marriage ceremonies. The precise location of the settlement changes as they "relocate camp" quite frequently. Usually, the Himba tribe is rather tolerant of the travelers and allow photographs to be taken.
To the West you have your Namib Desert and Coastal plains. You should not miss out on the dune fields in the Namib-Naukluft Park and also the Sand Dunes in Sossusvlei, which are amongst the highest worldwide. It is really a wonderful experience to be able to see, and take pictures of, these monochromatic wide open areas with a gentle orange and red shade to them. In stark contrast to the dunes, the African sky is a deep turquoise color. The coastal areas are just as impressive and have stunning, untouched coastlines. You can stop in for the day in Swakopmund, which is a charming little seaside town. Here you can get terrific snaps of the lively faces at the out door market. You can likewise see the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are particularly adventurous, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to take some memorable Pictures.
Namibia holidays are not complete without a visit to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will encounter the Etosha Pan bordered by the Etosha National Park, which is said to be one of the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is fifty kilometers wide and 130km long. The park is dotted with perennial springs and waterholes so there is lots of wildlife. Many of the animals have adjusted to residing in Namibia, so there are numerous special types of animals to be found, not excluding a unique breed of lion. Game drives are available on open jeeps, escorted by rangers.
To the South you will come across the Kalahari desert, which extends across the confining nations of South Africa and Botswana. Maybe this is the least intriguing area of the country, but if you happen to be there sometime around September and October, you may wish to learn if there are any flower shows. In these months, sometimes the desert is transformed into an unbelievable array of color as wild desert flowers bloom all at once and cover the arid surface as far as the eye can see.
You can then drive inland and go to Windhoek, which is essentially the economical heart of the country. It is situated in the central highlands. Also you should not miss driving up Namibia's highest mountain, called Brandberg, which is two thousand five hundred and seventy three meters tall.
Namibia is really a surprising country. For photography fans, it is a chance to take pictures in some of the rarest locations you might ever see. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and immense land, you will almost feel as if you come from another planet completely!
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