Namibia

Description

Namibia

Namibia is a large, dry and sparcely populated country on the southwest coast of Africa, north of South Africa. Highest mountain is Königstein on the granite Brandberg Mountain (2573 m), names reminiscent of Namibia's history as a German colony. Climbing the mountain is possible with guide, but it does get very very hot.

Other areas of interest are the giant dunes of the Namib Desert stretching all along the coastline, the relatively wet Bushveld in the northeast and the Kalahari Desert which Namibia shares with South Africa and Botswana. Most famous walking destinations are the Naukluft Mountains, and the 180 km long Fish River Canyon.

Best time for hiking is May to September. Namibia is a popular destination for all lovers of nature and adventure, including long distance walkers. Consequently it has good facilities for hikers in terms of lodging, information, guides and trails. For hiking most trails it is customary or even obligatory to hire a guide and reserve lodging in advance, but some trails can be walked by yourself, camping en route. There are strict regulations for hikers in some areas, like having to be a party of at least 3 persons, or compulsary medical forms signed by a doctor to be handed in before commencing a trail.

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Mountains

Books

Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Hunting Namibia
  • Hunting Namibia includes stories and full color pictures from almost ten years of safari hunting in Namibia. The safaris in this survey unfolded in most of the major untamed safaris areas of Namibia. This book offers helpful tips to those thinking about hunting in Namibia as well as stories that may seem familiar to those that have. Our safaris... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Hunting Namibia
  • Hunting Namibia includes stories and full color pictures from almost ten years of safari hunting in Namibia. The safaris in this survey unfolded in most of the major untamed safaris areas of Namibia. This book offers helpful tips to those thinking about hunting in Namibia as well as stories that may seem familiar to those that have. Our safaris... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2008
  • Reisgids Culture Smart! Namibia - Namibië | Kuperard
  • De Cultuur Bewust!-gids geeft toeristen en zakenlieden belangrijke informatie met betrekking tot de cultuur van alledag in het land van bestemming. Anders dan in de gebruikelijke reisgidsen wordt de lezer in deze reeks bijgespijkerd op het gebied van omgangsvormen, normen en waarden, hoe zich te gedragen en wat verwacht mag worden op zakelijk... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Cheetah
  • For the past 15 years, American photographer Mark Segal’s fascination with the world’s fastest land mammal has taken him across the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. What started out as an aesthetic obsession evolved as he deepened his understanding of this fierce yet fragile creature and its rapid path toward extinction. “My... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Cheetah
  • For the past 15 years, American photographer Mark Segal’s fascination with the world’s fastest land mammal has taken him across the U.S., Europe, Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. What started out as an aesthetic obsession evolved as he deepened his understanding of this fierce yet fragile creature and its rapid path toward extinction. “My... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Reisgids Namibië - Namibia | Iwanowski's
  • Een zeer uitvoerige Duitstalige reisgids: één van de beste gidsen over Namibië. Namibia – das bedeutet Natur pur und Safari-Erlebnisse der Extraklasse! Vor allem sind Namibia-Reisende Individualisten, egal ob sie als Selbstfahrer oder in einer Gruppe unterwegs sind. Michael Iwanowski, der Namibia-Pionier unter den deutschen Reiseführer-Autoren;... Read more
Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
  • Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing — making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer.... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
  • Africa's Top Wildlife Countries highlights and compares wildlife reserves and other major attractions in the continent's best countries for game viewing — making the planning of the journey of a lifetime easy! African countries, and the wildlife reserves within them, vary greatly as to the types and quality of safari experiences they offer.... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Namibia
  • • Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Namibia Adventure Map is designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers with its durability and detailed, accurate information. This map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Namibia
  • • Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Namibia Adventure Map is designed to meet the needs of adventure travelers with its durability and detailed, accurate information. This map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Our top 4x4 trips
  • Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Our top 4x4 trips
  • Featuring 10 great routes: Cederberg & Biedouw Valley; Gannaga, Ouberg & Tankwa Karoo NP; Swartberg, Die Hel & Meiringspoort Passes; Baviaanskloof; Mountain Zebra NP & Camdeboo; Lesotho-Drakensberg Region; iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Sodwana & Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP; Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; Northern Namibia; Southern Namibia. Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Lonely Planet Southern Africa
  • Covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swazliand, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The guide features a 16-page colour wildlife section as well as a guide to the region's most spectacular wildlife reserves; practical information on trekking, white-water rafting and canoeing; and the region's art and tribal cultures. Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Lonely Planet Southern Africa
  • Covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swazliand, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The guide features a 16-page colour wildlife section as well as a guide to the region's most spectacular wildlife reserves; practical information on trekking, white-water rafting and canoeing; and the region's art and tribal cultures. Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Thomas Cook Travellers Namibia
  • New for 2008, Travellers Namibia is the perfect guidebook for visitors wanting to discover this land of remarkable contrasts, with national parks, canyons, deserts and coastal reserves in abundance.It provides expert advice, tracking down the best sights and experiences. It includes Suggested Itineraries and Highlights sections to help you... Read more
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Thomas Cook Travellers Namibia
  • New for 2008, Travellers Namibia is the perfect guidebook for visitors wanting to discover this land of remarkable contrasts, with national parks, canyons, deserts and coastal reserves in abundance.It provides expert advice, tracking down the best sights and experiences. It includes Suggested Itineraries and Highlights sections to help you... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Namibia Travel Journal
  • This Namibia Travel Journal features a lightweight design that's durable and high quality, perfect bound. The 5.5 x 8.5, thin notebook is optimal for carrying onto the airplane or tucked into a hiking bag. It can even be rolled up, if you're trying to squeeze it into a tight space. Keep your memories longer with this Namibia Travel Journal and... Read more
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  • Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Namibia Travel Journal
  • This Namibia Travel Journal features a lightweight design that's durable and high quality, perfect bound. The 5.5 x 8.5, thin notebook is optimal for carrying onto the airplane or tucked into a hiking bag. It can even be rolled up, if you're trying to squeeze it into a tight space. Keep your memories longer with this Namibia Travel Journal and... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
  • Namibia Tracks4Africa
  • Namibia at 1:1,000,000 on a large, double-sided map from Tracks4Africa: GPS compatible, with roads and tracks showing both driving times and distances, two city maps, and printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant plastic paper.The map divides the country north/south with a generous overlap and Windhoek included on both sides. The Caprivi... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Kavango Region Tourist Map
  • Kavango Region of north-eastern Namibia along the Okavango River on a double-sided map from the Namibian national survey organization combining four maps, information on climate and languages, tourist tips, etc.A general map at 1:500,000 provides an overview of the area. Roads and tracks indicate scenic sections and symbols mark locations of... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
De Zwerver
Netherlands
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