Located on the southeastern coast of Africa, Namibia offers a variety of compelling and enchanting attractions for visitors of all ages and tastes. Here’s a look at some of the many reasons why you should consider spending time in Namibia during your next trip to Africa.
Successful Conservation
Namibia gained independence as a country after breaking free from South Africa in 1990, and was among the first countries in the world to include plans for conservation in its constitution. Today, more than 40 percent of Namibia’s land area is considered “protected,” which is no small feat for a country twice the size of California.
Namibia’s conservation efforts involve a system of local conservancies, and have yielded stunning results. Namibian animals once considered endangered (including the black rhino) have seen population surges since the nation’s conservation efforts began. In light of such success, other countries have started using Namibia’s conservation policies as a model for their own.
Something for Everyone
Elton John’s “Circle of Life” comes to mind when describing the sights and activities visitors to Namibia can experience: the country truly offers “more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done.”
With ocean, deserts, saltpans, mountains, grassy plains, and rivers in addition to its cities and villages, Namibia boasts a variety of super-scenic destinations no matter what your taste in sightseeing.
Along the country’s Skeleton Coast, which borders more than 1,000 miles of desert on the country’s western edge, eerie shipwrecks and skeletons can be viewed from where the inhospitable desert climate vanquished accidental visitors hundreds of years ago.
The town Kolmanskop, once a hub of diamond mining, has been deserted for nearly 50 years and now presents a thrilling twist on the traditional “ghost town:” thanks to the ceaseless desert winds, sand has already started to bury this once-thriving town.
Those who prefer more active adventures on their vacations can enjoy boat fishing, bird and dolphin watching trips, balloon flights to view sand dunes, desert golf, canyon hiking, four-wheeling, kite surfing, sand boarding, and surf skiing. And the Namib Desert’s sand dunes make it one of the only places in the world where sand skiing is possible (and popular).
Fascinating Wildlife
Even if you’re not interested in a typical safari vacation the wildlife in Namibia will hold you transfixed. In Namib Desert (the world’s oldest), plants and animals have evolved to get their water from the mist that rolls in from the ocean—the only source of moisture available to life in the desert!
Travel in Style…or Not
During your trip to Namibia, you can plan to stay in rugged, camp-style accommodations, a much more luxurious setting, or something in between. As a bonus, in most cities and tour areas, English is a commonly spoken language.
Learn more about planning your trip to Namibia or tell us about the adventures you had on your last visit there!
Namibia is one of the most beautiful country in the African Continent, to make a safari there is one of my dreams, i am pretty sure that will travel them soon.