Africa
Namibia
Namibia combines some of the world's most dramatic desert landscapes with extraordinary wildlife, ancient rock art and a German colonial heritage. From the red dunes of Sossusvlei and the wildlife of Etosha to the Skeleton Coast and the coastal town of Swakopmund, Namibia offers a travel experience that is genuinely unlike anywhere else.
Elect's take
"Namibia has a scale and a visual drama that I find almost overwhelming in the best sense. The landscapes here feel ancient and otherworldly in a way that few destinations can match."
Sossusvlei is perhaps the most photographed landscape in Africa. The red sand dunes of the Namib Desert rising to over 300 metres create images of extraordinary beauty. Etosha National Park is one of Africa's great wildlife destinations with remarkable concentrations of elephants, lions and rhino. The Skeleton Coast provides a dramatic and remote coastline experience. Swakopmund is a charming base with German colonial architecture, fresh seafood and adventure activities including quad biking over the dunes.
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Sossusvlei Dunes
The world's highest red sand dunes rising from ancient white clay pans.
Etosha National Park
One of Africa's great wildlife parks centred on a vast white salt pan.
Skeleton Coast
A dramatic and remote coastline where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Himba People
One of Africa's most distinctive indigenous cultures in the remote north.
Twyfelfontein Rock Art
A UNESCO listed site with thousands of ancient rock engravings.
Swakopmund
An adventure hub with quad biking, skydiving and kayaking with seals.
