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A holiday in Windhoek is flavoured with traditional brews, sausage and sauerkraut, with the influence of the German language and culture still present.
The city centre is dominated by Independence Avenue, with majestic buildings gracing both sides of the road. Situated almost exactly in the middle of Namibia, the city offers the perfect place from which to start your travels in this fascinating country.
A popular seaside resort with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere, Swakopmund offers many tourist attractions. The appearance of the town is characterized by numerous colonial buildings and
Namib Naukluft Park
with its abundance of unusual flora is a short drive away. This is the adventure capital of Namibia with sand boarding, quad biking, parachuting, hot air ballooning, deep sea fishing and beach angling on offer for outdoor enthusiasts.
Namibia's
major port, the town of Walvis Bay (Whale
Bay) is dominated by its fishing industry as
well as the processing of sea salt. Besides
the natural lagoon filled with an abundance
of flamingoes and rare white pelicans, one
has the opportunity to travel 48 kilometres
in a 4x4 vehicle to experience the unique Sandwhich
Harbour Nature Reserve with its spectacular
dunes, excellent fishing facilities and interesting
wild life.
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| From the Editor |
On the west coast of Southern Africa, Namibia's rugged coastline and diverse wildlife mingle with contrasting barren landscapes of rock, sand and stone. This is a country rich in natural resources and amazing scenery with German and South African influences still evident. The Namib Desert is said to be the oldest in the world, with its high dunes and awe-inspiring sense of space, one cannot help being captivated. An excellent infrastructure and an assortment of accommodation allow you to explore Namibia in style!
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| Located in a basin between the Khomas Highland, Auas and Eros Mountains,
the capital city of Windhoek combines the modern African city architectural style with that of the old German colonial era.
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Surrounded by palm tree-lined streets and interesting architecture you will find the quaint town of Swakopmund. With its
temperate climate and unique desert scenery, this is Namibia's premier seaside holiday destination. |
Blessed with wide open spaces and interesting marine and plant life, Walvis Bay is the only
deep sea harbour on the Namibian coast. A special attraction is the abundance of seabirds in the natural lagoon.
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Wildlife of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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Cape Cross Reserve has one of the largest breeding colonies of Cape Fur Seals in the world, with as many as 250 000 seals present during the breeding season.
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Adenia pechuelii or Elephants Foot, a rare dwarf tree with a round squat bark and succulent green finger-like branches, is found in rocky outcrops around Walvis Bay. |
Walvis Bay wetland is a vital refuge for flamingos during the dry season. Two species, greater and lesser flamingos feed side by side never competing for food.
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Drinks of Africa |
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Culture & Art of Africa |
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Namibian beer is brewed according to the German "Reinheitsgebot", an ancient law that states that beer may contain only barley, malt, hops and water.
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A Bushman delicacy, the Kalahari truffle or !nabba (Terfezia pfeilii), is a relative of the french species. Not as aromatic as its counterpart, it is still good to eat. |
The oldest ethnic group in Namibia, the Bushmen,
live a traditional life as hunters and gatherers and
have a deep understanding of nature and ecology. |
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