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    20 reasons why Namibia is a one stop destination where you can experience it all

    By Bernd Grahl
    June 05, 2015

    Here are 20 reasons why Namibia is a one stop destination where you can experience it all

    Striking rock formations

     

    Spitzkoppe, Namibia fb

     

    Namibia is considered one of the world’s best destinations for stargazing

     

    namib-stargazing-event_Olaf-von-Dewitz-3-web

     

    Namibia is considered one of the world’s best destinations for stargazing

     

    Self drive tours are easy and very popular

     

    Aus area by Michael Bonocore Aus area by Michael Bonocore

     

    Adventurous 4 x 4 routes (don’t try this at home)

     

    4 X 4 by Petro Walters 4 X 4 by Petro Walters

     

    There are amazing opportunities for bird lovers to spot all kinds of birds.

     

    Michael Okako birdlife Secretary bird by Michael Okako

     

     

    Sonja Steenkamp birdlife Hornbill Sonja Steenkamp

     

     

    Maja Carstens birds Guineafowl by Maja Carstens

     

     

    Lizette birdlife Pelican by Lizette at the Namibian coast

     

    Wildlife

     

    Hubert Seitz amazing wildlife Etosha by Hubert Seitz

     

    From the smallest...

     

    Danny Beukes smallest Palmato gecko by Danny Beukes

     

     

    Rae de Lange smallest of the smallest animals Damara Dik-dik by Rae de Lange

     

    To the biggest ...

     

    Sonja Steenkamp biggest of the biggest Elephant by Sonja Steenkamp

     

    Even animals with a little bit of attitude

     

    Linda-mari Viljoen attitude Desert Chameleon by Linda-Mari Viljoen

     

     

    Natalie Storbeck animals with attitude and a sense of humour Camel by Natalie Storbeck

     

    The ladies would be glad to know that in Namibia, the woman wear the pants in the house.

     

    Tim Theron in namibia - the woman wear the pants in the house Tim Theron

     

    We have very friendly people

     

    Image by: Debbie Sachse Image by: Debbie Sachse

     

    Namibian people are diverse with interesting backgrounds

     

    Ovahimba lady by Sabine Kroling Ovahimba lady by Sabine Kroling

     

    America calls it survivor, we call it camping

     

    Image by:  Alexandra Klohn Image by: Alexandra Klohn

     

    Beautiful architecture

     

    Swakopmund by Linda-mari Viljoen Swakopmund by Linda-mari Viljoen

     

    Interesting patterns are found in nature

     

    Dry riverbed by Jessie Vermeulen Dry riverbed by Jessie Vermeulen

     

    Wide open spaces

     

    Spreetahoogte Pass Christian Stiebahl wide open spaces Spreetshoogte pass by Christian Stiebahl

     

     

    michael bonocore  ndl Fosilized dunes by Michael Bonocore

     

    Great fishing opportunities

     

    Hakusembe River lodge by Michael Bonocore Hakusembe River lodge by Michael Bonocore

     

    Strange road markings

     

    Viola Husselmann Image by: Viola Husselmann

     

    The most beautiful sunsets

     

    Image by: Michael Bonocore Image by: Michael Bonocore

     

    I know you can find these elements in many countries around the world, but in Namibia all these elements are combined into one fantastic destination.

    Are you ready for an adventure?

     

    Image by Tangi Nepolo Image by Tangi Nepolo

     

    I take that as a yes. Click here to book your holiday now.

    Compiled by : Jessica Thomas

    Jessica Thomas

    Jessica Thomas is a local freelance writer. She is an eccentric young lady who has a love affair with writing. Get on board her journey of discovery.

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