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10 Reasons Why Namibia is an Absolute Must – See.

Posted On Monday, July 02, 2007 at at Monday, July 02, 2007 by Unknown

The Namib at 80 million years, is the oldest desert in the world. Namibia itself is characterized by vast open spaces, breathtaking scenery and great contrasts – ocean, dunes, mountains and deserts
Easily accessible wilderness paradises such as the Etosha National Park. The Waterburg Plateau National Park, the Fish River Canyon and the Namib-Naukluft National Park
Namibia is great value for money for international visitors
A diverse range of lodges, tented camps and guesthouses to suit all budgets
Namibia is a popular self drive destination with excellent infrastructure
The world’s highest sand dunes are at Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park
Namibia boasts two spectacular deserts – the Kalahari and Namib, each with distinctive wildlife and scenery. Desert adapted wildlife such as rhino, and elephant are fascinating phenomena
Diverse cultures from San Bushman, Portuguese and German influences to the Himba people still living their age old traditional lifestyles. San paintings and engravings can be seen in the Kaokoveld and Damaraland
The Namib and Damaraland offer remarkably clear skies for astronomers and keen star gazers
The country offers superb birding, including the coastal ares. Good fishing is available from the banks of the Kavango and Kunene Rivers on the northern borders.