Straddled
between two deserts, the Kalahari on the East and the Namib (from which
its name is derived) on the West, Namibia is a country characterised
by magnificent scenery complimented by a large variety and population
of desert adapted wildlife. With a population of only 1.5 million people
this vast country has to be visited to be appreciated. Highlights of
this country vary form the dunes of the Sossusvlei (some of which are
the highest accessible on earth), the fragile and unique ecosystem
of the Skeleton Coast that is home to tens of thousands of fur seals,
the desert adapted elephant and rhino in the Damaraland, the concentrations
of desert adapted wildlife in the Etosha National Park to the strong
and fascinating culture of the Himba and Herero tribes that have survived
centuries of harsh climate and live a lifestyle of a bygone era. Journeys
across the desert are truly rewarding, as there is never an empty moment
in the beauty of the scenery. Blessed with a small population and an
abundance of open space Namibia boasts a unique climate characterised
by blue skies and clear starry nights making it an ideal destination
for scenic photography and astronomy. Across the country one experiences
a rich and colourful culture that freely blends in with previous colonial
influences on architecture, food and art all merging to create a distinctive
Namibian experience.
