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In places this canyon is m deep and overall it is some km long. It is one of the main tourist attractions in the south of the country. Distances between towns and resorts in this area are long, and tourists should be well prepared to enjoy the scenery when travelling in this region.

One of the largest savannah conservation areas in Africa, Etosha National Park is world-renowned for its spectacular wildlife: elephant, black and white rhinoceros, lions, leopards, cheetahs, large herds of springbok, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and a multitude of other fascinating species, big and small, interacting in their natural environment.

The park has five resorts and one camp were night drives and guided day drives are offered exclusively. The park was established in and covers an area of 24, hectares 60, acres. About two thirds of the bird species found in Namibia are located here as it includes both wetland and tropical terrestrial species of birds. The vast wilderness of almost 50 square kilometres contains key features such as Sossusvlei, Sesriem, the Welwitschia Trail, Sandwich Harbour, the Naukluft Mountains and the Kuiseb Canyon.

This vast tract of land, covering an area the size of Germany, consists of dunes some of which at Sossusvlei are amongst the highest in the world , gravel plains and rugged mountainous areas. It is one of the least populated areas in the country where the visitor can experience an intense feeling of vastness and isolation. Here the magical and awe-inspiring beauty of the night skies can be enjoyed like few places on earth.

Sossusvlei, with its monumental dunes, up to m when measured from the base, is one of the top destinations in Namibia. The star-shaped dunes are a sought-after topic for artists and photographers. Formed by strong multi-directional winds, they are at their highest and most spectacular where the west-flowing Tsauchab River empties itself into the vlei. The warm tints of the sand, ranging from apricot to orange, red and maroon, contrast vividly with the dazzling white surfaces of the large deflationary clay pans at their bases.

Namib-Naukluft NP. Surreal desert scenery, spectacular sand dunes, wildlife present but scarce. Skeleton Coast NP. Beautiful desert coastline, seal colony, big wildlife present but scarce. Most biodiversity in Namibia, brown hyena, antelope species and small animals. Waterberg Plateau Park. Walking and classic safari, rhino, leopard, cheetah and antelope species.

Zambezi Region Caprivi Strip. Area containing multiple parks, elephant, giraffe, antelope species, many birds. Indigo Safaris. Discover Africa. Namibia: Shared tour max 14 people per vehicle Budget Camping. Fly down a giant dune on a sandboard. Our directory boasts with a wide variety of Safari and Game Lodges , not even to mention the Wildlife Reserves which will leave you in awe for the beauty of Nambia.

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