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Namibia is the only country in the World that:
1. - That transfers protected wildlife from national parks to communal areas.
2. - Where nomadic desert adapted lions have increased five times from 1995 and thereby reclaimed their territory across public districts. 3. - Where the biggest wildlife count is performed by road annually. 4. - Where the black rhino’s territory and numbers has increased, therefore Namibia has the largest black rhino population in the world. 5. - That has 16% communal conservancies, 16,5 % government protected areas, 6% private reserves, 0,08 % community woodlands. Your Travel Tips You should carry your personal identification with you at all times. A photocopy of the relevant pages from your passport is sufficient.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes. You are advised to take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Ativities
Quadbiking: splashing sand ontop of some the oldest and tallest sand dunes in the world.
Fishing: Freshwater fishing in Namibia has become a popular attraction for tourists. Take trip to Avis Dam close to Windhoek for example, where one can spend a relaxed day fishing. Short History
Namibia was first colonised in the late nineteenth century, but in the course of 100 years, it had passed through many hands before becoming independent on 21 March 1990.
Namibia enjoys one of the few democratic dispensations in Africa. The visitor will find a society in which issues relating to the management of the state, and civil rights, are often debated with vigour. Culture
Namibians are a heterogeneous society of many cultures. The oldest inhabitants, the San, are great storytellers and love music.
Owambo have a matrilineal descent social system. The Herero are a pastoral cattle-breeding people, The Himba women rub their bodies with a mixture of red ochre and fat, wear traditional body ornaments and garments. |
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Rock paintings and engravings tell the story of their pre-historic lives, as the first inhabitants on the land.
They belong to the Herero group and are cattle, goat and sheep herders with a semi-nomadic lifestyle.
Kavango Traditional dancers. When you visit Okavango you should attend traditional events
Ovambo Tradition is one of the rich and diverse. Visit the north for a full experience.
RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT
The highest dune in the coastal dune belt, situated 10km outside the town of Walvis Bay.
Etosha National Park. one of the lagerst in africa. is home to some world rare species.
At 120m high & 700m wide. It is among the largest waterfalls in Africa.
Second largest canyon in the world, the largest in Africa. 160 km long, up to 27 km wide.
WILD FAUNA, THE BIG FIVE
The sighting of a lion or a pride of lions is one of the most desirable highlights of any visit to a game reserve or park.
Elephants are highly intelligent, with awareness. Due to heavy poaching They are now listed as Vulnerable.
Namibia is home to the world's largest cheetah population. The world's fastest land animal, It can reach 112kmh speed.
One of the most poached animal in southern Africa. Its population has decreased drastically over the past years.
Buffalo are highly gregarious animals which live in large non-territorial herds of both males and females.