“A pristine land of untouched natural beauty; of vastness, of awe-inspiring contrasts and mystical splendour such that it touches the soul! You take it with you forever.” (NTB)

This above is an apt description for this truly wonderful country. Namibia has rapidly become a well-known safari destination, offering the discerning traveller one of the most diverse African experiences possible. From the wildlife of the huge national parks, to the vastness and emptiness that stretches to the horizon of the Namib and Kalahari deserts, where you forget your cares and lose yourself in a landscape where time loses its meaning. From the desolate Skeleton Coast to a cultural diversity unlike any other, Namibia celebrates an abundance of space and big blue skies in one of the most natural and spiritual places on this planet. Namibia is not merely a safari destination, but an experience where you can be yourself, be alone or just be.

Over the years, there have been a number of cultural influences that have all contributed to the unique atmosphere of Namibia. At various times Germany, Great Britain and South Africa governed the territory, but it was with the eventual independence of Namibia in 1990 that the country was able to develop its multi-cultural character and reinvent itself. There is a rich, colourful and unique African vigour that now freely blends in with the colonial influences on architecture, food, customs and art, all merging to create a distinctive Namibian character.  

All this is in interesting juxtaposition with the expansive landscapes that surround the cities. The many national parks and game reserves boast a huge variety of wildlife in a kaleidoscope of diverse environments: giraffes amble across the blinding white saltpans of Etosha National Park, oryx plunge headlong up impossibly steep red dunes at Sossusvlei, and seals in their multitudes colonise lonely beachheads along the Skeleton Coast. Astonishing contrasts are everywhere for the visitor to savour, enjoy and photograph.  

Namibia has rapidly become a well-known safari destination with a difference, known for its remote and intimate lodges, interaction with the indigenous people as well as the wildlife, and offering unique opportunities to become involved with the cultural heritage of all its peoples.