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Namibia Destination...discover Some Of Africa Best Kept Secret Desination!
o Accept the challenge of exploring the fabled Dragon’s Breath, the largest underground lake in the world and a cave diver’s paradise. o Drift silently over spectacular desert scenery in a hot air balloon, where only the winds determine your ultimate destination. o Experience the rugged beauty and diverse scenery of Namibia’s hiking trails which meander through canyons, national parks and the oldest desert in the world. o Walk with Bushmen, reputed to be the oldest surviving culture in the world. Learn desert survival skills and be enraptured by the myths and legends of this age old civilisation. o Leap out of a plane at 10 000 feet and rejoice in an adrenalin rush, like no other, as you skydive at one of Namibia’s premier drop zones. o River raft the Kunene, Okavango or Orange Rivers, where attractions vary from interacting with local tribes people to spectacular, remote waterfalls and wildlife. o Explore the desert, while riding a camel, camp overnight under the stars and become familiar with secretive, secluded valleys and dunes. o Tear down a sand dune at breathtaking speed on a waxed sandboard, where lying flat is the easier option. Cave Diving Featuring a number of underground lakes and sinkholes, Namibia boasts some of the best cave diving in the world. Great visibility and pleasantly warm water ensure a premier cave diving experience at destinations which include: o Otjikoto Lake – where well preserved relics from the First World War are protected in an underwater museum. o Aigamas Cave - which is the exclusive home to a species of catfish, Clarias cavernicola. o Guinas Lake – which is renowned, as one of only two, habitats of the colourful indigenous fish, Tilapia guinasana. o Dragon’s Breath - the largest underground lake in the world, discovered by South African speleologists in 1986 which, together with Harasib, has visibility in excess of 150 metres. o Harasib – where divers have to negotiate a spectacular 120 metre abseil from a hole in the roof to the lake below. Cave diving in Namibia demands the specialised skills of advanced technical diving, so only experienced divers will be considered. Best Time: April through October Restrictions: Only experienced divers Hot Air Ballooning There is nothing quite like drifting aimlessly, high in the sky, nudged gently by the breezes while the world sweeps insignificantly below. Namibia offers a variety of hot air ballooning adventures which fly over the following areas: o The dunes of the Namib Desert and the majestic cliffs of the Naukluft massif in central Namibia. o The Brandberg Mountain in Damaraland which, at 2,573 m, is Namibia’s highest mountain and is renowned for its vast collection of ancient Bushmen rock art. o Sossusvlei, a clay pan in the central Namib Desert surrounded by gigantic red sand dunes Flights generally last an hour, with the return trip from the landing site a mini nature excursion. A post-flight champagne breakfast, together with transfers to and from your over-night accommodation, is all part of an exclusive package. Hot air ballooning in Namibia is a safe family-orientated adventure activity. Best Time: One hour after sunrise in summer, two and a half hours after sunrise in winter, weather permitting. Restrictions: Children shorter than 130 cm will not be able to see over the basket and are encouraged to follow the balloon with the ground crew. Hiking Namibia comprises an unusual combination of colours, contrasts and angles in the rocky plains, desert dunes and desolate seascapes which together with the wide horizons, clean air and sparse human population make it an ideal destination for hikers seeking serenity and silence. There are a range of graded hiking trails to suit all levels of fitness from comfortable day hikes to more challenging three to eight day trails. o Full day excursions in the Brandberg, Spitzkoppe and the Namib-Naukluft Desert Park. o The three-day, 50 km Ugab River Hiking Trail, near the Skeleton Coast Park. o The challenging eight day, 120 km Naukluft hiking trail, where Quiver trees, Lovebirds, Mountain Zebra and Klipspringer are local inhabitants. o The popular five day Fish River Hiking trail which meanders through the Fish River Canyon for 86 km. Attractions include spectacular canyon scenery, refreshing rock pools en route, an array of wildlife, hot springs, and, at night, a sky sparkling with stars. Best time: April to September/October Restrictions: Fish River Hike – no children under 12 Walking with Bushmen Bushmen have inhabited Namibia’s desert terrain for tens of thousands of years as traditional hunter-gatherers. Living off the land, these diminutive hunters spend their days searching for food and water and their nights in mystical trances dreaming or visualising their choice prey in the hope it will be in fact materialise. Experience an intriguing culture reputed to be the oldest in the world, learn the desert survival skills of the descendants of skilled Iron Age practitioners, listen to the age old tales of predators which ward off evil and get a glimpse of the harsh wilderness eco-system whilst walking with Bushmen. There are two adventure options available: Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Felicia Loland, Director Africa Southern Adventures www.africasouthernadventures.com |
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