Namibia

This vibrant park is absolutely unique. Its main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife and it is home to four of the Big 5 (no buffalo). Etosha forms part of the Kunene region, and is home to the enigmatic and nomadic Himba, best known for their distinctive red ochre body paint and intricate jewellery, as well as their deep-rooted cultural traditions & beliefs.

One of Namibia's most spectacular landmarks with its huge red dunes and salt & clay pan situated in the largest conservation area in Africa, the Namib-Naukluft National Park. It is not a primary wildlife destination although life does exist here, thanks to the fog that rises from the sea which drifts inland allowing survival for various nocturnal animals, reptiles and larger plain species.

The quaint and charming resort town of Swakopmund was built during the German Colonial period. The architecture and general feeling of Swakopmund is one which may be associated with a small German village, the town seems to be stuck in time. Although in recent times new generations of Swakopmunders have woken up to the tourist potential of the area the city still manages to create a feeling of timelessness.

In the northern part of Namibia, immediately below Angola, the Skeleton Coast derives its name from the whale and seal bones which once littered the shore alongside a few shipwreck remains. Despite its arid, inhospitable appearance, it has a great variety of wildlife including the desert-adapted elephant, black rhino, lion, cheetah & hyenas amongst others.

Leading from the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland is a region of rolling plains and distant mountain ranges with rugged beautiful landscapes. There is wildlife to be found in this near-barren landscape and it is home to the picturesque Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain which is home to thousands of ancient rock paintings, including the famous White Lady.