| Namibia is a country of breathtaking contrast. From | | | | parks, game reserves and private game farms. For |
| the tropical forests of the Caprivi where the | | | | fantastic game viewing, Etosha National Park is larger |
| Okavango and great Zambezi are home to crocodiles, | | | | than Kruger NP in South Africa. Animal conservation is |
| hippo, and the herds of migrating elephants - to the | | | | very important with many conservancies to visit for |
| unique lifestyle of the creatures of the Namib Desert | | | | up close animal encounters, and also free roaming |
| that survive for months without 'drinking' water. | | | | desert elephants and lions, plus the wild horses at |
| Namibia is a magnificently vast, rugged and seemingly | | | | Aus. |
| empty land. There are areas where you can drive for | | | | 6. There are plenty of adventure activities including; |
| over 250km (155mile) between service stations and | | | | ocean and fresh water angling, "big five" game |
| camp in places having your nearest neighbour over | | | | viewing, white water rafting and canoeing on the |
| 100km (62mile)away making it a great adventure for | | | | Kunene and Orange rivers, diving in lakes in the north, |
| self drive holidays and safaris. | | | | quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving and kayaking at |
| Here are ten reasons why a Namibian holiday will be a | | | | the coast. Swakopmund is now known as "the |
| fantastic adventure for all. | | | | adventure capital of Africa". |
| 1. Uncrowded conditions. Namibia is a large country | | | | 7. Namibia has a wide cultural diversity - eleven |
| (over 3 times the size of UK) with a sparse | | | | colourful ethnic groups with annual festivals, |
| population and has one of the world's lowest | | | | gatherings, carnivals and exhibitions. The San |
| population densities - less than two people per square | | | | Bushmen are the oldest group of people on earth |
| kilometre. | | | | whilst the Himba are renowned for their elaborate |
| 2. One of last remaining unspoiled areas in the world, | | | | costumes of skins and body coating of ochre and |
| with a diversity of habitats and large areas of | | | | animal fat. |
| wilderness untouched by roads, telephone poles and | | | | 8. Namibia is great value for international visitors. The |
| civilization. | | | | Namibian Dollar is tied with the South African Rand |
| 3. Sunny and dry climate with an average of 300 | | | | which can be spent freely in Namibia. |
| sunny days a year, hot in the interior and cooler at | | | | 9. Wealth of geological phenomena such as the |
| the coast. | | | | world's highest sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Fish River |
| 4. Modern and well - developed roads, infrastructure | | | | Canyon, 2nd only in size to the Grand Canyon, |
| and facilities, modern telecommunications and postal | | | | Spitzkoppe, Brandberg, Burnt mountains, Organ Pipes |
| services, which are one of the most sophisticated in | | | | and Petrified forest in Damaraland, Sesriem |
| Africa. Making it an excellent destination for self drive | | | | canyon,Arnhem cave, Giants' Playground and rock art |
| safaris. | | | | sites at Twyfelfontein. |
| 5. An abundance of wildlife, excellent opportunities for | | | | 10. Namibia is a safe country with a low crime rate |
| game viewing and bird watching in numerous National | | | | and politically stable environment. |