Namibia is a vast country 825,418 square kilometers of scenic, varied landscapes rendered in high-contrast color film. It is no wonder that this peaceful nation is a favorite among photographers, especially the Sossusvlei sand dunes or the famed but feared Skeleton Coast in the Namib Desert, the awe-inspiring depths of Fish River Canyon, and the endless plains of the Kaokoveld. Strangely-shaped rock formations, dormant volcanoes and giant dinosaur footprints round out the diversity of this stark, hauntingly beautiful land. These features provide so much variety to your sightseeing. For the more artistic eye, the tones, textures and forms of these landscape features have made Namibia a popular destination among photographers.
Nature and Wildlife
The 19 state-owned game parks, conservation areas, and resorts comprise nearly 15% of Namibias land area. Population sizes in its game parks are smaller than in top wildlife destinations, but the Etosha National Park is one of Africas great game parks. In the arid northwest, you find desert-dwelling elephant, black rhino and giraffe. There is also an amazing variety of small creatures with special adaptations for survival...