The hyper-arid dunes and plains of the rust red Namib Desert descend sharply to the Skeleton Coast: pounded by the Atlantic Ocean this undeveloped seafront gets its name from the bones of hundreds of whales and shipwrecks that litter the shoreline.
Wildlife here is plucky and sparse: the harsh, unchanging environment of the south leaves little room for survival and only the hardiest of critters can be considered locals. But, when the towering dunes of Sossusvlei are ripe for adventure, the wildlife safari element of a Namibia holiday can be placed on pause. The Namib is for exploring on two feet; hike up to the top of Big Daddy Dune for sunrise, or on four wheels; take a jeep out to career up and over great mounds of shifting ochre sands.
When you’ve had your adrenaline fix, Etosha National Park in thenorthern reaches of Namibia, just beyond the rocky desert and granite domes of Damaraland, entices wildlife-lovers. One of the largest game reserves in the whole of Africa, much like the country itself the park spans a varied array of landscapes and ecosystems. Visit during the dry season, between May and September, when Africa’s big game – including lion prides – gathers in their thousands around watering holes. When booking your Namibia holiday, we recommend avoiding the flash-flood season in April and steering clear of the extreme temperatures that desert regions can reach between December and March.
When pristine, well-maintained and all-but-empty roads criss-cross the country, there’s no better way to explore the vast expanses of Namibia than by car. Self-drive holidays immerse travellers in the staggering landscapes, journey through the country’s most immense views and above all, thanks to some of the best infrastructure in Africa, they’re easy.
Visit the Cheetah conservation at Okonjima to meet the Africat Foundation, who dedicate their time to protecting the country’s big cats, before tracking Black rhino and searching for Desert elephant in Damaraland.
Source: Wanderlust magazine
Personally, I think that namibia is full of great scenes and you should definitely visit it someday. In the Namib Desert you can do a lot. You can go sand-surfing, book a desert-tour (Living Desert Adventures), ride on camels (Swakopmund) or ride a quad-bike. You will love all these adventurous things.