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Namibia Travel Guide
Namibia is located in Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean between Angola and South Africa.
The country is known for contrasting landscaped and the Namib Desert is the oldest in the world. The central plateau with Thom bush savannah and rugged mountains rise above the plains and gives way to the majestic fishriver Canyon in the south. Dinosaur footprints preserved in sandstone, prehistoric rock art, the ancient fossil plant, welwitschia mirabilis are witness of the historic past.
Kalahari Desert – the area spans dense bush covered plains north east of the Etosha Pan and includes the high rainfall areas of Kavango and Caprivi. Also the long vegetated dunes of red sand extend through the area.
Namibia Natural Reserves and Parks
Khaudam Game Reserve, Mahango Game Reserve, Mamili National Park, Caprivi Game Reserve, Mudumu National Park, Mangetti Game Reserve, Etosha National park, Skeleton Coast Park, Cape Cross Seal reserve, National West Coast Recreational Area, Waterberg Plateau Park, Von Bach Game Reserve, Daan Viljoen Game Park, Hardap Game Reserve, Namib NaUKluft Park and Fishriver Canyon Park.
Namibia Caves and Lakes
Dragon’s Breath – the largest subterranean lake in the world is located in the cave, which is referred as the Dragon Breath on the farm Harasib.
Harasib Cave and Lake – i s located close to the Dragon Breath is the Harasib cave and lake, the entrance is on top of the Ghaub Mountain. The main attractions are the spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
Lake Otjikoto – located north west of the town Tsumeb and only qualified divers can explore the underwater museums, armaments and weaponry from the First World War.
Fishriver Canyon - the most popular hike in Namibia and included in the top five of African destinations. The route passes through an ancient landscape of rock and utter silence.
Namibia Adventure Activities
Dune – the country is the best places in the world to enjoy sand skiing and the perfect place is the coastal dune belt between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.
Water – white water rafting on the Kunene River is an irresistible attraction of the Kunene is the Epupa Falls with the beautiful surroundings created by nature.
Abseiling – a spectacular rock sport, though the sport is quite frightening but after a try it becomes surprisingly easy.
