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7 FASCINATING PLACES TO VISIT IN NAMIBIA

If you've ever wondered what the landscape would have looked like during the time of dinosaurs, Damaraland is the

perfect example.


The geographic diversity in this region makes for exciting safari opportunities with species that have adapted to this

dry climate.

Here you will find giraffes, graceful oryx, rare black rhinos, and desert-adapted elephants wandering the landscape.

Namib-Naukluft National ParkFor anyone who's stepping foot on the continent of Africa for the very first time,

Namibia provides a truly spectacular and awe-inspiring introduction.

From the wind-whipped peaks of the world's oldest and tallest dunes to the wild shores of the Skeleton Coast,

through craggy canyons so vast you feel insignificant, to national parks so abundant with wildlife you'll feel as though

you've stepped into the pages of a National Geographic cover.

Namibia is the ultimate destination for adventure, culture and wildlife viewing.

Etosha National Park

Start your African adventure off right with a visit to Etosha National Park, hailed as one of the best wildlife reserves on

the continent.

Between July and September, the waterholes are a gathering place for four of Africa's 'Big 5' (lion, leopard, rhino,

elephant) plus giraffe, cheetah, and various antelope species.

Kaokoveld

Where the rhythmic sounds of an ancient language collide with dramatic escarpments, meandering rivers, and an

extraordinary elephant species, the remote

region of Kaokoveld is home to the indigenous Himba peoples.

Though this area is home to one of the planet's harshest climates, the Himba have thrived here for several millennia.

Their symbiotic relationship between rare flora and fauna and inviting culture make for a fantastic side trip off the

beaten tourist path and a truly culturally immersive experience.


Skeleton Coast National Park

Bring your camera and sense of adventure because the skeleton is haunting, beautiful, and a landscape

photographer's dream.

This fabled coastline is riddled with shipwrecks, with the raging Atlantic Ocean on one side and the world's oldest

desert spilling onto sandy beaches on the other.

It's no wonder why Namibia's San Bushmen say their homeland is 'the Land God Made in Anger.'

Damaraland


No visit to Namibia is complete with a wander through Namib-Naukluft National Park, specifically a climb up Dune 45,

the world's most photographed dune.

This national park is home to Dead Vlei, a cracked, white clay pan dotted with stark, petrified trees that have been

there for nearly 1000 years.

So if you're looking to tick off an epic bucket list experience, soaring over these sky-high dunes in a hot air balloon is

a memory you won't soon forget.


Swakopmund


Located in central Namibia, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namibia desert, this charming German

colonial town After a day of adrenaline-thumping fun, wander through town and enjoy an authentic German bakery,

Afro-European cafe culture, and colorful architecture.

With no shortage of epic experiences and postcard-perfect landscapes, these are just a few of the most fascinating

places to visit in Namibia.


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