Photo by Wilderness Safaris
Namibia is one of
the world's most arid countries, yet it has a unique and captivating
beauty. The vast Namib Desert occupies much of the territory and gave
the nation its name. To the north and east of the sandy wilderness lie
rocky deserts with moonscapes, and dry thornveld savanna. Where the
Namib meets the cold Atlantic Ocean, unusual weather conditions prevail
and the resultant mist and fog in the early mornings brings moisture to
help sustain a wide variety of desert creatures. The Skeleton Coast is
the treacherous stretch of coastline to the north of Swakopmund. The
Orange River forms the border with South Africa, and the Kunene and
Kavango Rivers run along the northern frontier. In between, there is
precious little water at all. Etosha National Park - one of the world's
largest and most famous wildlife sanctuaries - is set in the northern
savanna region.