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Namibia
If Namibia is 'Africa for beginners', as is often said, what a wonderful place to start.
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Sossusvlei, a large ephemeral pan, is set amid red sand dunes that tower up to 325m above the valley floor. It rarely contains any water, but when the…
Windhoek
Windhoek’s best-recognised landmark, and something of an unofficial symbol of the city, this German Lutheran church stands on a traffic island and lords…
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Although it's much less famous than its neighbour Sossusvlei, Deadvlei is actually the most alluring pan in the Namib-Naukluft National Park – it's…
Swakopmund
In 1905 the need for a good cargo- and passenger-landing site led Swakopmund’s founders to construct the original wooden pier. In the years that followed,…
Namibia
The 3km-long, 30m-deep Sesriem Canyon, 4km south of the Sesriem headquarters, was carved by the Tsauchab River through the 15-million-year-old deposits of…
Swakopmund
This recently overhauled waterfront aquarium provides an excellent introduction to the cold offshore world in the South Atlantic Ocean. Most impressive is…
Namibia
This unearthly dry vlei (low, open landscape) amid lonely dunes makes a rewarding excursion. It's a 4km return hike from the 2WD car park. The route is…
Namibia
Etosha National Park, covering more than 20,000 sq km, is one of the world’s great wildlife-viewing venues. Unlike other parks in Africa, where you can…
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Best Things to Do
From the dazzling Kalahari Desert to some of the world’s best stargazing, Namibia offers extraordinary encounters with nature.
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Get ready for your trip to Namibia with these important tips on health, safety and things to pack.
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There aren’t many places where you can drive for hours without seeing anything other than the occasional oryx. Here's how to get around in Namibia.
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Here's everything you need to know about getting a tourist visa to travel to Namibia.
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Save money on your trip to Namibia with these cheap transport tips and information on the costs of camping vs staying in a lodge.
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From wildlife-watching safari adventures to stargazing, family travelers will find that Namibia has a lot to offer.
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Set off on an adventure in Namibia with these five road trips featuring desert, dunes, waterways and Atlantic coastline.
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