Northern Namibia may be the country's most densely populated region, but, when compared to third world countries, it's practically deserted. It is, furthermore, best known for its breathtaking natural wonders, and travelers looking to book their Namibia holidays should provide for an extended stay in this ruggedly beautiful area.
Although the list of stunning places to visit in Northern Namibia seems almost endless, close to the top must surely be Vingerklip, which translates as "Finger Rock". Vingerklip forms part of the spectacular Ugab Rock Terraces, and it literally stands out from the surrounding plains like an accusatory finger pointing straight to the sky. Visitors to the area can stay at the local lodge, and, while they're there, they can also enjoy buying handmade craft items from the indigenous Damara tribeswomen.
Like Vingerklip, Brandberg Mountain is also located deep within Damaraland, and its main claim to fame is that it's home to the world famous rock painting known as The White Lady of Brandberg. Discovered in 1918, this painting, although quite off the beaten track, is well worth a visit as, at over 2,000 years old, it's quite possibly one of the oldest Bushman paintings in existence. This colorful drawing depicts hunters in pursuit of a herd of oryxes, but it's the mysterious White Lady, with her goblet and her bow, who is the most intriguing.
A half-hour or so away from the Brandberg is the extraordinary Messum Crater, and no Namibia tours would be complete without trekking to this imposing hole in the earth, which is all that's left of the gigantic Etendeka volcanoes. The Messum is, perhaps, most well known for hosting Namibia's most famous plant: The Welwitchia Mirabilis, which usually takes a couple of thousand years to grow a pair of leaves and which is well worth visiting.
Namibia holds prime position on Africa's south-western coastline, and this starkly beautiful country offers visitors some of the best and most awe-inspiring scenery on the continent. It is, however, the enchanting region known as The Caprivi Strip that will remain in the impressionable tourist's memory long after his or her Namibia tours are over and done with.
The Caprivi's main attractions are its rivers - greatly prized in a country that's mainly desert - and its game parks. Bwabwata Park is most well known for its elephants, kudu and buffalo, and visitors are advised to visit this lush natural preserve during October when most of the park's game animals make a beeline for the available waterholes. Bwabwata Park is also home to over 300 species of birds, and it's no wonder that birdwatching is almost a national sport in Namibia.
Namibia tours activity and adventure holidays include history, culture, walking. climbing, trekking, sports, water activities, cruises, wildlife and nature.
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