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Beautiful
NAMIBIA As Seen by Air and Land
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by:
Oleg Roud
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the last decade advance in technology has transformed many aspects of
the way we are travelling: from how we choose the particular tour or
destination to the way we book our hotel, car to hire and airplane
ticket. New technologies have improved the way we can plan and organise
our trips, but when it comes to it, the travel experience solely
depends on what the chosen destination has to offer.
Namibia is a country of wide open spaces, scenic beauty, an abundance
of wildlife, a wealth of unique geological formation and unspoiled
wilderness. It lies between Angola to the north, Botswana to the east
and South Africa in the south and to the west is the foreboding
Atlantic Ocean. The country almost specially made to be a traveller
heaven. Timeless deserts and savanna, endless coastline and great
variety of the wildlife are just few to mention what Namibia can offer
for travellers. This country means adventure, romance, beauty,
ruggedness, vastness, remarkable and breathtaking.
Namibia's top draw is the Etosha National Park, rated as one of
Africa's finest game sanctuaries. The unusual terrain of Etosha holds
savanna grassland, dense brush and woodland. There are more then
hundred mammal species in the park, such as elephant, giraffe, leopard,
cheetah, jackal, black rhino and great range of antelopes. The game
viewing experience in Etosha will never be forgotten.
The Caprivi Strip that nested between Zambia and Botswana Kavango Delta
is a wet area blessed with a few rivers. A boat ride down Kavango river
to watch crocodiles and hippos is one of the most unforgettable
activity in the region.
Along the coast is the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the
world which at the age of 80 million years old. The desert hosts the
world's highest dunes as well as the famed lake Sossusvlei. When viewed
from a hot air balloon at sunrise or from a small aeroplane on scenic
flight around the desert, the travellers appreciate why the country was
considered a photographer's dream.
The central plateau carries rugged mountains and magnificent Fish River
Canyon, second only to the Grand Canyon. But size alone does not
explain the appeal of the canyon. The view from the top of the canyon
can only be described as breathtaking. Adventure lovers do not merely
come for the views. Hiking through the canyon is the ultimate endurance
adventure for hikers.
Namibia will be appreciated by any type of travellers: from nature
lovers to adventures seekers. The country is home to activities such as
hiking, ballooning, skydiving, sand skiing along coastal dunes, 4x4
desert runs, coastal and fresh water angling, crabbing, dolphin
watching, camel riding and many more. World-class golfing is another
way of spending your day.
The NamTours.com website www.namtours.com is designed to offer a fully
comprehensive travel information about Namibia to help you make an
informed decision on accommodation, safaris, travel tours, car hire and
activities. This site is divided into four sections, to help you
quickly find what you are looking for. Each section contains
information about facilities, locations, pricing, and the possibility
to make on-line reservations. The visitor can search by clicking an
area on the map and see what is offer in and around the area as well as
search by town or company name. At www.namtours.com visitors and locals
alike will find as much information about what this beautiful country
has to offer as possibly available. The site lists more then 900
companies offering their service for the travellers.
About the Author
Oleg Roud moved to Namibia from Russia some six
years ago. He is a professional pilot and an author of few aviation and
travel related articles.
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