1. Namibia

2. Previously known as German South-West Africa
Administered by South Africa until 1990, when Namibia got its Independence.
Population:
Official language: English
Other languages spoken: German, Afrikaans, Rukwangali,
Silozi, Setswana, Damara / Nama, Herero,
Oshiwambo
Capital: Windhoek
Namibia is another ‘success-story’
with good governance and a
stable democracy.

4. Sossusvlei – highest sand dunes in the world

5. The Tsauchab river divides the desert

6. The Caprivi Strip – gateway to Okavango Delta Popular long road to Victoria Falls and the Chobe National Park

7. Etosha National Park

8. Luderitz and Kolmanskop on the coast
German colonial history & architecture – ghost towns – desert horses – diamonds galore!

9. Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast

10. Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
Salt roads – sand dunes – colonial architecture – marine life – quad biking & sandboarding

11. Faces of Namibia The Himba – the minority The Herero – the majority
German military settlers of the last century
Hardy farmers

12. Driving in Namibia
Distances are huge and it takes time to travel through Namibia!

13. Be mindful of the road signs!

15. LODGES Most Lodges are located near the key attractions:
The red Desert - Sossusvlei
Luderitz and the Fish River Canyon
The Skeleton Coast & Damaraland – white desert
Etosha National Park
The Kalahari Bushveld
The Caprivi strip – “mini Okavango Delta”

16. ACCOMMODATION IN NAMIBIA
Seasonal price differences far less than for South Africa and Botswana.
Most popular time (highest price and difficult to find availability): Mid July – end October.
Often too hot to visit desert / inland areas: December – end March
Accommodation outside cities is limited and is usually in smaller Guesthouses

17. National Park accommodation is available – but is often unreliable
Excellent private lodges are available close by – mid and upmarket

18. City Hotels
Country Lodges
Luxury Lodges
Quality Guest Houses

19. Accommodation is scarce in Namibia – it is recommended to book early
Environmental Lodges
National Parks
Tented Lodges
…and Namibia’s many characteristic Guest farms with “home from home” hospitality

20. Wonderful people, rich history, amazing landscapes!
Last century border crossing sign between British South Africa and German South West Africa