Joanna James
From the days of being a German colony, Namibia has certainly come a long way and importantly, presents globetrotters with a treat worth savouring. Provided are 10 reasons to visit Namibia.
With the infrastructure of the highest standard together with regions that stretch out beyond local towns which are hardly populated, Namibia is where one might take time to head out in a hired vehicle to a series of destinations where adventurous pursuits arrive in various forms. As an example, consider beginning at Swakopmund and driving in the direction of Walvis Bay that will see you moving through areas bathed in sublime and raw nature. Even if you intend on staying at one of the hotels in Namibia the likes of Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, do make note of such avenues to embrace all there is to Namibia.
Be it the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei to the now ghost town of Kolmanskop, Namibia affords a diverse range of scenery and landscapes to behold that will make for outstanding memories to recall. Therefore, for the adventure traveller, history buff and wildlife enthusiast, Namibia will be the perfect playground to head out to and let yourself go.
Though arid regions and searing temperatures sum up the deserts of Namibia, travellers will be provided with absorbing encounters if opting to take on the demands of travelling through some of its parts. At 80 million years, the Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest living desert while the Kalahari Desert which also runs through Botswana and South Africa is known for receiving large quantities of rainfall.
Well known for its rust-red sand dunes that can be reached once at the Namib-Naukluft National Park, historians attribute the nature of Sossusvlei's sand dunes to the rapid movements of the sun.
Though the word 'Etosha' translates to a 'Place of Mirages,' the spectacle is quite the opposite given that the National Park serves as one of the best game reserves in Africa where species such as elephants, giraffes, zebras and springboks roam throughout its lands.
Upon venturing out to Kolmanskop, remnants of a once-thriving diamond mining town can be caught sight of coupled with an eerie silence that would serve as your constant companion during your time here.
The ultimate leisure destination and the country's favourite beach resort town to vacation at, Swakopmund comprises opportunities to go sandboarding, skydiving and tuck into flavourful fare at some of the most inviting restaurants.
Sparsely populated for most parts, the curious at heart will find a plethora of things to do here which can include passing by rugged peaks and through deep valleys where sightings of black rhinos, elephants and giraffes are not uncommon.
The semi-nomadic Himba Tribe will afford a fascinating insight into Namibia's tribal culture where the ins and outs of these people can be learnt at great length while the peculiarities and customs of the San Bushmen will leave you engrossed and entertained in more ways than one.
Even during dusk fall, one's travels will not be hampered as Namibia is one of the best stargazing destinations in the world with reputed service providers such as NamibRand Nature Reserve offering countless opportunities to spot and admire the facets of the solar system.
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