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Windhoek city hotels, Etosha safari lodges, fishing lodges on the Caprivi :

Sensitive to the delicate environment - buildings have been designed to blend in with the natural surroundings.
You will find a variety of stylish and comfortable places to stay with warm and friendly service.

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Namibia

Is a country of diverse and breath taking landscapes.

A land of contrasts - from the harsh and arid deserts of the Namib and Kalahari in the south, to the mighty Zambezi and Okavango rivers in the north.

From rugged Fish River Canyon to the wildlife sanctuary that is Etosha national park- Namibia is rich in culture and natural phenomena.

From the bustling modern city of Windhoek to the desolation of the Skeleton Coast.

Namibia offer's the visitor a complete holiday in one destination.

Sunset Lake

Caprivi.

This area is characterised by its network of woodlands, riverine forests, swamps and rivers, it is both a birdwatchers and fishermans paradise.

Accommodation choices are varied with most lodges having their own boats for rent.

Statue

Central Namibia

Here you will find Namibia\'s only city - Windhoek - a rich blend of cultures with excellent restaurants - arts and craft markets - vibrant nightlife.

Windhoek is an important safari hub for exploring the rest of Namibia as well as neighbouring countries.

Accommodation is offered from hotels and pensions to guest farms and lodges.

Attractions in and around Windhoek include the Gross Barmen Resort, the thermal springs at Rehoboth, the Daan Vilejon game park.

Sandy Coastline

Coastal Namibia

From Kunene river to Walvis Bay, Namibias coastline supports high concentrations of marine life making it a fishermans paradise.

Accommodation in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay varies from small guesthouses to hotels.

Inland of Swakopmund lies the Namib Naukluft park and the plains of the Namib.

Of interest too are the Erongo Mountains, southwest of Omaruru - a network of caves and rock containing a wealth of rock paintings.

Afternoon Drink

Etosha National Park

Is one of Africa's great wildlife parks located in northern Namibia.

A huge mineral pan more than 22 000 sq kms in extent.

The flatness of Etosha allows for easy game viewing of more than 150 mammal species - including the endangered Black Rhino and rare species such as the Black Faced Impala.

There are a number of rest camps around Etosha as well as private safari lodges.

Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni are the best known with floodlit waterholes at Okaukuejo and Namutoni.

Valleys

Fish River Canyon

This 160 kms long massive gorge is regarded as the world's second largest canyon.

Located in southern Namibia - estimates show that it was formed approx.

500-million years ago.

The ravine reaches 27 kms wide and 550 metres deep in certain sections and forms part of the Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park.

Viewing points are well marked and offer awesome views of the canyon.

For the fit and adventurous there is a 54 mile hike in the canyon.

Bushman

Kalahari Desert

Also known as the Kgalagadi is a fossil desert.

A landscape of camelthorn, ebony and acacia trees, small red dunes and golden grasses.

The Kalahari is best known for its inhabitants - the San Bushmen, one of the world's oldest cultures and for its wildlife including brown hyenas, lions, meerkats, jackals, eland and many species of birds and reptiles.

Mountains

Namib Desert

In the southern region of Namibia, the Namib desert flanks the coastal belt with the Kalahari desert forming its eastern border.

This desert paradise is made up of hauntingly beautiful landscapes - carved by wind currents and sprays from the cold Atlantic ocean.

Sand dunes that "roar" - rocky canyons - untouched and remote regions with ancient fossil plants - this is the Namib

Mountains

Northern Namibia

The main tourist attraction in this area is the Etosha national park - a spectacular wildlife area home to over 100 mammal species, 300 bird species and some 16 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Accommodation ranges from luxury camps and renovated forts to safari lodges bordering Etosha.

Explore the Hoba Meteorite (20 kms west of Grootfontein) - a 50 ton mass of nickel and iron dating back some 100 to 300 million years.

Red Desert

Sesriem / Sossusvlei

The high dunes of Sossusvlei are a photographer's dream.

Shaped by multi directional winds, the dunes have up to 5 crests meeting at the highest point to give them their star shape.

These dunes are some of the highest in the world.

Another notable attraction in the Namib area is Sesriem Canyon - a narrow gorge of sedimentary rock about 1 km in length - and 30m (100 foot) deep.

In places the canyon is only 2 metres wide.

Gemsbok

Southern Namibia

This region is dominated by vast open areas of natural landscapes - with the famous Sossusvlei dunes, the hot Springs at Ais Ais, the Fish River Canyon and the Kalahari desert.

The region is not known for its wildlife but there are plenty activities to get involved in - hot air ballooning, 4 x 4 trails, hikes through the desert or canyons * horse riding trails.

In keeping with its landscapes lodges have been designed to blend in and be at one with their surroundings.

Craft market

Windhoek

A modern bustling capital city and Namibia's commercial centre.

Influenced by Germanic architecture, Windhoek has a wide range of tourist attractions and is the starting point for safaris heading north to Etosha, West to the coast and south to the Namib.

Windhoek is conveniently situated between the Khomas Highlands and Auas/Eros Mountains making it almost the epicentre of Namibia.

Fish River Canyon

Kalahari Desert

Namib Desert

North

Sesriem/ Sossusvlei

South

Windhoek

Maps

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WHY VISIT NAMIBIA?

The following points are just some of the reasons why Namibia is a world-class safari destination:

Namibia is an all-year-round wilderness destination but is best between April to September
for the hinterland when temperatures are mild. The coast is perfect year round
Great value-for-money destination
Bountiful sunshine
Pristine clear skies for astronomers and keen star-gazers
Vast unspoilt natural scenic beauty
Abundance of wildlife
Prolific bird life
A rich diversity of geological phenomena, such as the Fish River Canyon, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe and the unique star shaped dune mountains in Sossusvlei
Namibia boasts two spectacular deserts – the Kalahari Desert and Namib Desert, each with distinctive wildlife and scenery.
The Namib Desert, which is the only desert, that is home to elephant, rhino, lion and giraffe and one of the world’s oldest living plants – the Welwitschia mirabilis.
The Namib, at 80 million years, is the oldest desert in the world.
The world’s highest sand dunes are at Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park
Easily accessible wilderness paradises such as the Etosha National Park, the Waterberg Plateau National Park, the Fish River Canyon and the Namib-Naukluft National Park
Etosha Pan – an oasis in the centre of the vast semi-desert region, one of Africa’s largest game reserves
Diverse cultures: from San/Bushman, Portuguese and German influences to the Himba people still living their age-old traditional lifestyles
Namibia is a popular self-drive destination with excellent infrastructure
A variety of exciting activities such as, Dune Boarding on the highest dunes in the world
Fresh oysters of the finest quality found at Lüderitz and Swakopmund
Namibia is virtually free of tropical disease