Namibia - Oasis Highlights

There are so many highlights in this fascinating country that it is impossible to list them all here. Our travel consultants will discuss your interests and be able to put a specific itinerary together for you, but below are a few must see’s!

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei, located in the red dunes of the Namib Desert, is formed where the natural course of the transient Tsauchab River is blocked by a mass of sand. This mass of sand stretches for 400 km South of Walvis Bay, sandwiched between the cold Benguela current of the west coast and the escarpment that runs parallel more than 100km inland. The lunar-like pans are known as some of the tallest and reddest in the world and present one of the most spectacular images of Namibia.

Fish River Canyon Park

Known for its outstanding natural scenery with panoramic views out over the Great Fish River, the Great Fish River Nature Reserve is home to one of South Africa’s largest Black Rhinoceros population, 200 kilometres from Port Elizabeth.

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Etosha is one of Africa’s largest and oldest National Parks. The vast salt pan that is visible from space, covers 2 270 000 hectares (5 500 000 acres) and is home to an abundance of wildlife. There are a number of waterholes, including both natural springs and fountains and others fed by man-made boreholes. These waterholes provide the best opportunities to see big and small game, especially during the day in the winter months when more animals are drawn out of hiding to drink at the water’s edge.

SPITZKOPPE

Spitzkoppe from the German for the pointed dome is a group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs located between Usakos and Swakopmund in the Namib desert. The granite is more than 120 million years old, and the highest outcrop rises about 1,728 metres above sea level. The peaks stand out dramatically from the flat surrounding plains. The highest peak is about 670 m above the floor of the desert below.