The highest elevation is Mount Brandberg (2,600 m). To the east (the western edge of the Kalahari) and north (Etosha Pan), the plateau gently slopes downward; to the west it terminates and drops abruptly to a hilly plain along the coast (the Namib Desert). Namibia is located on the...
Visiting one of Africa’s magnificent wild places is always an adventure, but experiencing it in great light can make it an out-of-this-world experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime. In the early morning and late afternoon, the low standing sun brings out an array of colours that...
Skydive in Skwakopmund:This was a beautiful, and even peaceful, experience that I will never forget. The main complaint from most skydivers is the cold that hurts their face as they fall, but you will not have this problem in Swakopmund where it’s warm! That, plus the priceless views...
The most accessible of the large red dunes along the Sossusvlei road is Dune 45, so-called because it’s 45km from Sesriem. It rises over 150m above the… View more attractions Nearby Namibia attractions Login 1. Elim Dune 5.44 MILES This often visited red dune, 5km north from the Se...
The oldest desert in the world is the Namib desert. The Namib is a coastal desert with huge dunes along the Atlantic Ocean and thus stretching along of the western part of Namibia. The name gives it away, 'namib' means vast place and a vast place it is!
Embark on a mesmerizing stargazing experience in Namibia's remote regions, where the night sky unveils a breathtaking tapestry of stars. Join expert guides who will lead you throu... Sustainable Living Namibia is committed to sustainability and environmental conservation, making it a desirable destinat...
At 825,615 km2 (318,772 sq mi), [62] Namibia is the world's thirty-fourth largest country (after Venezuela). It lies mostly between latitudes 17° and 29°S (a small area is north of 17°), and longitudes 11° and 26°E. Being situated between the Namib and the Kalahari deserts...
Where to see white rhino in Namibia Elephant Loxodonta africana By far the biggest of the so-called Big Five – indeed, the largest land animal on the planet – the elephant shapes the very landscape it inhabits and is a defining presence on any safari. ...
became displaced by stronger tribes, some of whom remain extremely noticeable today by their distinctive style of dress. Herero women from the central north are unmistakable in long ankle to neck Victorian dresses – a legacy of missionaries – even though it is 38°C (100°F) in the shade!