Other significant features include the Kunene River is the source of one of Africa’s greatest waterfalls, the Ruacana; here too, the splendour of abundant bird & wildlife, unusual geological formations including Fish River Canyon, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe & the unique star-shaped dune mountains at Sossusvlei.

Namibia has a diversity that exudes hospitality, being home to vibrant African cultures blending with the architecture & traditions of it German, British & South African immigrant roots.

For those outdoor enthusiasts there are many adventure opportunities, from sand boarding, canoeing, white water rafting to hot air ballooning & the Desert Express Train.
Sundance Spirit offers a comprehensive variety of custom-tailored itinerary suggestions, self drive & fly-in safaris, special interest & adventure packages throughout this exciting, unique region.

Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city, is set in the Central Region. With its international airport it makes an ideal & convenient point to begin or end your travel experiences, while also providing an excellent base for local excursions.

The northern part of the Central Region has an astonishing diversity of bird, animal life & mineral wealth, whilst to the west is the Namib Desert & the Kalahari to the east.

The majestic Auas Mountains, the Eros Mountains & the rolling Khomas Hochland surround Windhoek. Mineral springs offer an oasis in this very dry region & holiday resorts are located close to Windhoek. Namibia´s national parks, fascinating little towns, out of the way mission stations & cattle ranches all have their own unique attractions.

The Namib Region stretches from Oranjemund in the south up through the Skeleton Coast to the Angolan border in the north, mostly consisting of national parks.

The Namib-Naukluft National Park is considered the fourth largest in the world, covering some 49768 sq.km.

Hardy desert plants & the variety of landscapes makes this a magical place for scenic photographers. The ancient Namib Desert is home to one of the world’s oldest plants – the prehistoric Welwitschia Mirabilis & a large number of endemic dune-dwelling creatures.

The Skeleton Coast National Park reaches from the Ugab to the Kunene River. Here hardy desert animals congregate around the intermittent watering places, while in the distance craggy mountains & vistas of sand dunes enhance its beauty.

The popular coastal resort of Swakopmund has many national monument buildings dating back to the turn of the century & which represent the towns German colonial past. Offering a commencement point for numerous excursion possibilities, Swakopmund is rapidly becoming a hub for Namibian safaris.

Walvis Bay is 31km south of Swakopmund & another principal port of entry with its International airport & deep water harbour that has a flourishing fishing industry.

The Walvis Bay lagoon is one of Africa’s most important wetlands & is home to large flocks of flamingoes, pelicans & other waterfowl.

West of the Naukluft Mountains lies the Sesriem Canyon, gorged out over countless centuries by the Tsauchaub River.

Some 63 km away lies the renowned Sossusvlei, a dry clay basin surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world.

Luderitz, which sits between the desert & the coast was the first German settlement in Namibia & the center of the South African diamond industry in 1908. This sea-side resort is now the hub of Namibia’s crayfish industry, renowned for its oysters. The once vibrant but now ghost town of Kolmanskop is not far away.

The fertile Northern Region is the largest region in Namibia with its vast areas under cultivation, sustained by underground lakes. The highlight of this region is the Etosha National Park, one of the major wildlife sanctuaries in Africa & an official game reserve since 1907.

This 22270 sq km National Park features the gambit of eco-systems foliage,  dense bush to open plains, home to prolific bird & wildlife.

Two attractive towns in the centre of a rich mining area are Otavi, sheltered by the Otavi & Tsumeb Mountains.

Damaraland separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Skeleton Coast National Park, offers contrasting desert, rolling grasslands & high mountain ranges with unusual geological features, rock paintings & exotic, rare animals.  

The volcanic landscapes around Khorixas bear footprints of dinosaurs & the Petrified Forest (massive fossilized stone tree trunks up to 30m in length) lie scattered across the plains with Welwitschias & other hardy desert plants growing among them. Scientists believe these trees were originally carried here by gigantic floods over 2 million years ago.

Twyfelfontein (Fountain of Doubt) is south-west of the Petrified Forest offering spectacular San-rock paintings & engravings dating back thousands of years. South of Twyfelfontein is a desolate landscape of volcanic rock called Burnt Mountain & nearby are the Organ Pipes, a formation of perpendicular basalt.

The Brandberg Range contains the highest mountain peak in the country (Kunigstein @ 2573m) & many rock paintings including the famous White Lady of Brandberg.

The Caprivi Strip is an exciting destination for the adventurous traveler with rivers, forests, swamps & inland waterways. This area is in total contrast to the arid grandeur of the rest of Namibia. Activities include hiking, fishing, game viewing, bird watching & mokoro trails.

The beautiful landscape of the Southern Region is stark, desolate, hot & very dry. Earthquakes & storms have carved the land into wonderful sculptures. Brukkaros, an extinct volcano, looms over the plains north of Keetmanshoop.

The Fish River Canyon – a renowned ravine 161mwide & up to 27km long & almost 550m deep & the nearby hot spring resort of Ai-Ais are popular attractions for outdoor trekking enthusiasts.

The Quiver Tree Forest, a protected area 23km northeast of Keetmanshoop is an environment where Kokerboom (an aloe capable of surviving years of drought) & are found in abundance.

Although agricultural pursuits which are dominated by livestock production, provides a livelihood for an estimated 70% of Namibia’s population, it is still mining which provides the financial backbone to the economy.

Diamonds, gold, silver, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium & other base metals are all produced. Having developed rapidly since independence, tourism is currently the country’s third most important foreign exchange earner.

The main ports of entry are Windhoek & Walvis Bay.

Namibia’s towns & resort lodges are linked internally by scheduled or charter flights.

Namibia has a good system of major highways & an extensive network of well graded, smaller gravel roads. The country is well geared for self-driving & many popular 4x4 trails are utilized by visitors who hire fully equipped vehicles. The distances involved however limit this type of touring to those with considerable vacation time at their disposal.

A valid passport is required & visas are required by some nationalities. We recommend clients check requirements with visa authorities well in advance. No inoculations are required at this time but anti-malaria tablets are recommended for travel in the north & north east of the country.

Always pack for hot & cold conditions year round, no matter what part of Namibia you are visiting. Carry a hat & sunglasses & always use a high SP factor sunscreen.

The rainy season is from October / November through March / April.  By ´rainy´ we mean thunderstorm activity with heavy short-sharp deluges.

Summer temperatures ranges from 15°C in the west to 43°C in the north.

Never ever get caught short of carrying ample supplies of fresh water – to do so, especially when in a car or 4x4 in remote locations, is courting certain death.

Daylight saving puts Namibia 1 hour behind South Africa during the winter months (1st Sunday in April to 1st Sunday in September)

Both the Namibian Dollar & the South African Rand, currently at an exchange of 1:1, can be used to purchase goods & services.

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