Namibia is a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine, and a feeling of unconfined space. With its unspoilt landscapes and large variety of game, Namibia is one of the larger countries in Africa, and draws an increasing number of visitors from various parts of the globe.

They say that Namibia grabs hold of your heart and you will always long for the wide open spaces, the freedom you experience on the endless plains and the incredible sunshine, colours and contrasts and yearn to come back.

Namibia offers visitors something completely different from the urban life, the high rise buildings of the mega-cities around the world.  Instead this extraordinary country offers you friendly people, a rich culture and a land where you can breathe and experience wildlife in all its diversity.

The people of Namibia fall in several ethnic groups that include the Herero, the Khoi-Khoi, the San, the Ovambo and a small European population as well. All the people of this country add their own cultures and traditions to the mix, making this country a rich and vibrant place.

Namibia is definitely for those with an adventurous spirit, for a holiday in this extraordinary country can take you anywhere from a desolate coast, to a scorching desert, across salt pans and the open savanna with the Etosha National Park being world renowned for its diverse animal life.

The wonders of Namibia include the way animals and even people have adapted to this country of great contrasts. The pace of life is tranquil and it is one of the most sparsely populated countries on earth where many people still follow the traditional life as their ancestors did and they are completely happy doing so.

Namibia has a colourful and turbulent history. In the mid-19th century, German missionaries opened up the interior, paving the way for traders who came later. The annexation of the country by Germany in 1884 accounts for the distinctive German architecture and traditions. As a nation, however, Namibia is relatively young, having gained its independence after prolonged struggles only in March of 1990.

It gets quite hot between December to February, but because of its high altitude, humidity is low and nights are pleasantly cooled by a light breeze. It does rain quite heavily in summer but the evaporation rate is extremely high so it does not stay damp for long. Winters can get very cold at night with some frost in low lying areas, but the days are warm, sunny and cloudless.

Namibia is the first country in the world to include protection of the environment and sustainable utilisation of wildlife in its constitution. About 15,5% of the country has been set aside as National Parks. In these areas, rare and endangered species of animals, birds and plant life are preserved and protected. Most of the African game species are well represented in Namibia, with the largest concentration in the Etosha National Park. Wilderness and modern amenities co-exist happily in this land of vivid contrasts.