Namibia

A fascinating country in eastern Southern Africa, consisting of the world's oldest desert - the Namib Desert, atmospheric and scenic landscapes, huge game reserves and quaint towns.

Country Info: Formerly known as South-West Africa, Namibia achieved independence in 1990. The country has rich deposits of non-fuel minerals, uranium, diamonds as well as zinc, copper, silver and other metals - one of the cornerstones of its fairly stable and growing conomy. Namibia was also the first country in the world to include the protection of the environment as part of the constitution.

Main Attractions:

 • Etosha National Park
One of the great game parks of Africa, covering 22 270 km². It is home to vast animal species, including endangered animals. The landscape has interesting features like the large salt pan at the centre of the park
 • Fish River Canyon
The second largest canyon in the world. Features a dramatic rift in the earth, a sudden, immense tear of half a kilometre deep in a rocky landscape that stretches on for 161km
 • The Namib Desert
Estimated to be around 80-million-years old, the desert features the world's highest sand dunes and is one of the country's biggest attractions  
• The Skeleton Coast
Access to this scenic, yet desolate stretch of the coast, is restricted. Covered in mist, lie the shipwrecks of unlucky seafarers of old - the region makes for great photography