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• The Fish River Canyon
• The Namib Desert
• Etosha National Park
NAMIB-NAUKLUFT
PARK
This is the largest conservation area in Namibia, measuring almost
50 000km² and incorporating most of the 80-million-year-old Namib
Desert after which Namibia takes its name.
This is a land of ethereal landscapes and endless horizons. Sun-bronzed
and untamed, it is a place of silence and of solitude. A climb to
the top of one of the gigantic sand dunes surrounding Sossusvlei
to watch the sunset slowly cast its shadows over the ancient sea
of surrounding dunes is a haunting sight. It will be etched in your
mind forever. Near Sossusvlei, the Sesriem Canyon has been gouged
out of rock over the centuries by the Tsauchab River and is now
mostly small pools of water on a gravel bed, attracting many birds
and animals. To the far south of the park near Lüderitz, one
can explore the deserted houses in the ghost town of Kolmanskop.
To the west at Swakopmund, one can marvel at the fantastic rock formations
of the “Moon Landscape” and visit Sandwich Harbour, where
the sand dunes meet the sea.
SKELETON COAST
The southern section of the Skeleton
Coast Park, which is accessible to the general public, lies between
the Ugab and Hoanib Rivers and lures anglers from far and wide to
its superb fishing grounds.
This is, however, closely monitored by the Ministry of Environment
and Tourism. Access to the protected northern area of this park, where
the coastline is dotted with forgotten shipwrecks, is restricted to
fly-in safaris.
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK The Etosha
National Park is one of the greatest and most special game parks
in Africa, if not the world. This is because of the great variety
of game and unique vegetation to be found here. The park covers 22
270 km² of land ranging from dense bush to open plains. In the
heart of the park is the vast Etosha Pan (“the place of dry water”).
The pan is parched and shimmering silver-white for most of the year,
only filling with water about a metre deep in very rainy periods –
whereupon enormous numbers of water fowl flock to breed. Game in Etosha
includes several rare and endangered species such as black rhino and
black-faced impala.
DAMARALAND
The northern areas of Damaraland feature some of Namibia’s
least explored and rugged remote areas.
Here, in one of the few remaining untouched wilderness areas of
Africa, it is easy to see why the San (Bushman) people call Namibia
“the land God made in anger”. The emphasis is on the spectacular
scenery, dominated by massive flat-topped mountains and crystal
blue skies; the uniquely adapted smaller desert creatures and plants;
the peace and tranquillity of being in such a remote area; and if
you are extremely lucky, catching sight of the desert-dwelling elephant
and black rhino that roam the area.
Southern Damaraland offers such unique curiosities as the mystery
of the Petrified Forest; the incredible collection of San rock engravings
at Twyfelfontein; the massive Vingerklip (Finger Rock); the Burnt
Mountain of volcanic rock and the nearby formation of perpendicular
basalt called the Organ Pipes.
CAPRIVI STRIP
Although the Caprivi Strip has long been an exciting destination
for the adventurous traveller, we do not advise travel to the area
at the moment.
This is hopefully a temporary aberration. With rivers, forests, swamps
and waterways, it is a total contrast to the arid grandeur of the
rest of Namibia. With its abundant birdlife, the area is gaining a
reputation as a retreat for bird-watchers. It is also known for game
viewing either in open 4x4 vehicles, by rivercraft or on foot. Among
the better known reserves in the Caprivi are the Mahango Game Reserve,
the Mudumu National Park and the Mamili National Park.
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