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Safari in Namibia - Essential Travel Info
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Namibia, located between the cold Atlantic and the scorching Kalahari, is a land of real contrasts. The country generally has a desert-type climate with the Namib Desert and Coastal Plains along the coast and the arid Central Plateau, yet bushveld can be found in the Kavango and Caprivi areas in the north. The country is dominated by the 80-million year old Namib Desert, which extends along Namibia's entire Atlantic coast. Within the desert the terrain varies from the gravel plains of Windhoek to the massive, undulating dunes of Sossusvlei. The Caprivi in the north however has lush woodland and riverine forest, as well as seasonal flood plains. This is the home of the Etosha National Park, with its series of waterholes that guarantee some spectacular game-viewing. Tourist looking for game-viewing experiences can do so even in the arid regions, while the Cape Cross Seal Reserve on the central coast and home to 100 000 Cape Fur Seals, is worth a visit. The capital of Namibia, Windhoek, still retains its Germanic colonial air while the Bavarian village of L<\#220>deritz, lying on the windswept coast, with its old German-style delicatessens and coffee shops has a distinct air of timelessness. Natural phenomena to see include the incredible Fish River Canyon, the massive dolerite boulders of Giant's Playground, the Quiver Tree Forest and the nature parks along the eerie Skeleton Coast. The currency of Namibia is the Namibian Dollar.
Namibia | go on safari | safaris | big 5 | game viewing | game lodge | reserve nature