Namibia is a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine, and a
feeling of unconfined space. With its un spoilt landscapes and large
variety of game, Namibia is one of the larger countries in Africa, and
draws an increasing number of visitors from various parts of the globe.
There
is the brooding desolate Namib Desert, said to be the oldest in the
world, with its high dunes and awe inspiring sense of space. The
central plateau, with its thornbush savanna and rugged mountains,
rising abruptly from the plains, gives way to the majestic Fish river
canyon national park in the South. In the North of the country,
landscapes range from dense bush and open plains of the great Etosha
national park pan, to woodland savanna and lush riverine vegetation.
The capital city of
Windhoek is a great place to start your trip. It is the travel hub of Namibia and offers good nightlife, restaurants and nice sights.
Swakopmund is a very German
town in Namibia. It is indeed a strange feeling to walk through a
German street in the African sun; to drink German beer while enjoying
the African sun is a another good option here.
All these facts combine in a country which can justifiably be known as "Africa's Gem"
Most of the African game species are well represented in
Namibia, with the largest concentration in the Etosha National Park
which is firmly entrenched on the world map of international parks.
Etosha provides memorable experiences. Namibia is home to the largest
population of cheetah still in existence. A waterhole at dawn with a
medley of giraffe, zebra, rhino, graceful antelopes and a solitary
hyena is like a finely etched painting of African wildlife.
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