There are few places worldwide that can provide the visual effect that Namibia can offer. You have seascapes, colonial cities, wildlife and sand-dunes all in one trip! Namibia is a country with large open spaces where you can fully appreciate Africa at its best. It is not touristy and you will really find a kinship to "mother earth" that it is difficult to find in other places.
The Himba people live in the nearby Kaokoland in their typical manner and it is possible to find their community and speak to them to learn about their religious beliefs, their cuisine and their marital events. The exact location of the village changes as they "move camp" quite regularly. Usually, the Himba people are rather tolerant of the tourists and allow photos 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 tallest in the world. It is really a magical experience to be able to see, and take pictures of, these monochromatic huge open spaces with a gentle orange and red shade to them. In stark contrast to the dunes, the African sky is a deep turquoise color. The seaside locations are just as impressive and have lovely, untouched shorelines. You can stop for the day in Swakopmund, which is a lovely little seashore town. Here you can get fantastic snaps of the lively faces at the open-air curio market. You can likewise go to the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are especially adventurous, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to take some memorable pics.
Namibia holidays are not complete without a trek to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will experience the Etosha Pan surrounded by the Etosha National Park, which is considered to be among the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is 50km wide and one hundred and thirty kilometers long. The park is dotted with perennial springs and waterholes so there is a great deal of wildlife. Many of the animals have actually adapted to living in Namibia, so there are lots of unique types of animals to be found, including a unique breed of lion. Game drives are readily available on open jeeps, escorted by rangers.
To the South you will encounter the Kalahari desert, which spans across the surrounding nations of South Africa and Botswana. Maybe this is the least intriguing area of the country, however if you happen to be there between September and October, you may wish to learn if there are any flower shows. During these months, sometimes the desert is changed into an unbelievable variety of color as wild desert flowers grow all at once and blanket the dry terrain as far as the eye can see.
You can then drive inland and check out Windhoek, which is basically the economical heart of the country. It is located in the central highlands. Also you mustn't miss out on driving up Namibia's greatest mountain, called Brandberg, which is two thousand five hundred and seventy three meters high.
Namibia is really an unusual country. For photography lovers, it is a chance to take pictures in some of the rarest locations you might ever imagine. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and vast country, you will almost feel as if you originate from another planet entirely!
The Himba people live in the nearby Kaokoland in their typical manner and it is possible to find their community and speak to them to learn about their religious beliefs, their cuisine and their marital events. The exact location of the village changes as they "move camp" quite regularly. Usually, the Himba people are rather tolerant of the tourists and allow photos 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 tallest in the world. It is really a magical experience to be able to see, and take pictures of, these monochromatic huge open spaces with a gentle orange and red shade to them. In stark contrast to the dunes, the African sky is a deep turquoise color. The seaside locations are just as impressive and have lovely, untouched shorelines. You can stop for the day in Swakopmund, which is a lovely little seashore town. Here you can get fantastic snaps of the lively faces at the open-air curio market. You can likewise go to the Museum and the aquarium or go fishing or quad-biking over the desert dunes or, if you are especially adventurous, you can take a microlight flight over the desert to take some memorable pics.
Namibia holidays are not complete without a trek to the Eastward sloping central plateau, where you will experience the Etosha Pan surrounded by the Etosha National Park, which is considered to be among the world's grandest national parks. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan that is 50km wide and one hundred and thirty kilometers long. The park is dotted with perennial springs and waterholes so there is a great deal of wildlife. Many of the animals have actually adapted to living in Namibia, so there are lots of unique types of animals to be found, including a unique breed of lion. Game drives are readily available on open jeeps, escorted by rangers.
To the South you will encounter the Kalahari desert, which spans across the surrounding nations of South Africa and Botswana. Maybe this is the least intriguing area of the country, however if you happen to be there between September and October, you may wish to learn if there are any flower shows. During these months, sometimes the desert is changed into an unbelievable variety of color as wild desert flowers grow all at once and blanket the dry terrain as far as the eye can see.
You can then drive inland and check out Windhoek, which is basically the economical heart of the country. It is located in the central highlands. Also you mustn't miss out on driving up Namibia's greatest mountain, called Brandberg, which is two thousand five hundred and seventy three meters high.
Namibia is really an unusual country. For photography lovers, it is a chance to take pictures in some of the rarest locations you might ever imagine. Immersed in the sand and sun of this lonesome and vast country, you will almost feel as if you originate from another planet entirely!
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