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 Language - Afrikaans and German are widely spoken. English is the official
language.
Climate - The climate is typical
of a desert land, with hot days and cool nights. The main
rainfall period is between mid-January and April.
Adventure - The haunting landscapes
of the Skeleton Coast and the giant dunes of the Sossusvlei,
the animal wonderland of Etosha and the awe-inspiring Fish
River Canyon are some of the memories a visitor to Namibia
will treasure for life. Sometimes called Africa's Gem, Namibia
boasts prolific wildlife, yet the abiding impression will
be the vast landscapes of deserts and plains stretching seemingly
into infinity.
Namibia offers the photographer
- amateur or professional - light and scenery like nowhere
else in the world. Namibia has rich ethnic diversity, perhaps
most visible in the dramatic dress styles of groups such as
the Herero and the Himba.
This is also one of the
last refuges of the San (Bushmen) who still practice their
hunter/gatherer way of life in remote areas. The magnificent
and varied National Parks and game reserves, including the
famed Etosha, are rich with wildlife and birdlife. While travelling
in Etosha or the northern reaches of Damaraland one may see
the magnificent desert elephants and lions which are specially
adapted to this often harsh environment.
Hotels and lodges are excellent
and a special feature of Namibia is its network of comfortable
guest farms. Namibia is an excellent choice for those wishing
to do a self-drive.
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