Namibia

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.