Namibia

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Information on the Safari Regions of Botswana

Namibia is one of Africa's dry countries, and with the Namib and Kalahari deserts dominating the landscape, it has some of the most spectacular desert ecosystems in the world. Namibia has 5 permanent rivers forming borders with neighbouring countries. Orange River in the south divides Namibia from South Africa, while Kunene in the north forms a border with Angola. The Kavango, Kwando, Linyanti, and Chobe rivers divide the country with Botswana, while the Zambezi River separates it from Zimbabwe and Zambia. Etosha National Park and reserves in Caprivi offer exceptional game viewing all year round due to the desert habitat, but Namibia is at its best during the dry season, from May to November. Namibia has a multitude of destinations to explore and is incredibly well-equipped for a self-drive adventure. Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Walvis Bay, Chobe River Front, Kwando River and Katima Mulilo are just a few destinations which offer a wide range of lodges and camps. There are 4x4 vehicles available for rental allowing guests to tailor-make their itinerary; alternatively, there are set or scheduled departure tours available.

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Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia and serves as a starting point for most Namibian safaris, with Hosea Kutako International Airport acting as the gateway for most charter flights departing to safari camps. For guests waiting for flights, tours of the city are available. Many restaurants and bars offer various cuisines, with Am Weinberg offering the best traditional cuisine. Other activities include visiting the national museum, Heroes' Acre and Christuskirche.
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Kalahari Namibia

Kalahari is a semi-desert area which offers unique travel experiences as guests travel between Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. With its huge dunes stretching from southeast to northeast Namibia, travellers can enjoy the magical views of the Kalahari, particularly in the late hours when the sun sets. The dunes provide an amazing diversity of wildlife and birdlife . Excursions into the Kalahari Desert are undertaken on morning or sunset game drives. Accessible by road, it is the perfect stopover destination for travellers passing through to Botswana or South Africa.
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Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon forms part of the Ritchtersveld Transfrontier Park and is 161km long and 27km wide. The Fish River runs through the canyon to the Orange River and into the Atlantic Ocean. Fish River Canyon Park has fascinating vegetation and wildlife. Guests can do activities, including game drives and hiking, that take guests from the Canyon Village up to a mountain plateau, where they will delight in the breathtaking views of the vast plains adjacent to the canyon. Fish River Canyon is accessible by road.
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Namib Desert

Namib-Naukluft National Park, is noted to be the largest park in Namibia. It covers an area of 49 768 km² and consists of desert savannah grasslands, plains, lagoons and wetlands. Also found here is the Kuiseb River, which runs through the centre of the park from east to west and acts as a natural border dividing the northern plains from the southern deserts., Game sightings in this region include zebras, gemsbok, springbok and flocks of ostriches. Bird watching is excellent from September through to March. The area is accessible by road.
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Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is considered one of Africa's greatest parks in both size and variety of wildlife species. The parks cover an area of 22 200 km² in northern Namibia. The park vegetation is characterised by mophane savannahs and dry woodland surrounding the Etosha pans. Etosha is famous for its large elephant population, best seen from July to September. There are also large populations of zebras, blue wildebeest and springbok. The migration of these animals occurs from October to November, which can be spectacular to witness. Birding is also excellent in the area, with over 340 species recorded. The park is accessible by road going into lodges and campsites in the area.
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Zambezi Region

The Zambezi Region (formerly known as the Caprivi) is in northeastern Namibia and is characterised by rich vegetation, wetlands and woodlands. Angola and Zambia lie to its north, while Botswana is to the south and east. The Zambezi Region is 14 785 km² and benefits from several perennial rivers making it a great wetland area. The Zambezi region consists of a large population of wildlife, including hippos, buffalos, elephants, kudus and over 400 varieties of birds, showcasing the Zamezi region's ability to offer a fantastic wilderness experience. Many activities offered in the region are predominantly water-based such as river cruises and fishing.
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