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The most photogenic country in Africa — red dunes, white pans, desert-adapted wildlife and the darkest skies on earth.
Namibia is the most sparsely populated country in Africa and one of the most beautiful. The Sossusvlei dunes (the world's tallest sand dunes, glowing red at dawn) are among the most photographed landscapes on earth. Etosha National Park has exceptional white rhino and elephant populations. The Skeleton Coast is one of the world's most dramatic and desolate coastlines.
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The iconic red dunes and the ghostly dead trees at dawn.
The waterhole game drives — extraordinary wildlife density in the dry season.
The second largest canyon in the world — 85km trail, May–September only.
Sandboarding down the dunes and quad biking in the Namib Desert.
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A 4WD is essential for most of Namibia — gravel roads are long, fuel stops are infrequent and distances are enormous
Carry extra fuel and water whenever driving in remote areas — the distances between towns are vast
Namibia is very safe by African standards — one of the continent's most stable and well-governed countries
The best Sossusvlei light is at sunrise — book accommodation inside the park (Sesriem Camp) to arrive before the gate opens
Etosha waterhole at night (floodlit) is extraordinary — the night-time predator and prey interactions are unlike any daytime game drive