In Namibia, on the parched palate of a vast and contradictory land, the realities of thirst have created a plethora of idiosyncratic societies. The moving dunes of the Namib Desert are filled with the largest variety of living creatures of any dune in the world.

The desolate Skeleton Coast, a monument to past maritime disasters, contrasts with the lively holiday atmosphere of the picturesque German settlement of Swakopmund. Within the precincts of Etosha Pan, the lake of a mother’s tears, where perimeter waterholes enclose the salt expanse, great herds of game meet on a perpetual tour of the pubs. This provides some of the most magnificent gaming viewing opportunities anywhere.

Inland, in surreal Damaraland, you’ll find several social curiosities, including the Petrified Forest; Welwitschia Mirabilis, the thousand-year-old subterranean tree; the statuesque Kokerboom; and tiny Damara Dik Dik, with her crooked nose.

Namibia – country of the big sky.

A place where rolling deserts fold to meet a stormy coastline, Namibia offers a wide range of highlights: Scenic beauty including the Skeleton Coast: Untouched and untamed, this desolate and uninhabited landscape is home to the rare hyenas browns and desert elephants, colonies of seals and it is the graveyard of many ships; the Kunene River, source of one of the largest waterfalls in Africa, the Ruacana; the splendor of abundant birds and wildlife; unusual geological formations including Fish River Canyon, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe, and the unique star-shaped dune mountains at Sossusvlei;

pristine desert including Etosha Pan, an oasis in the center of a vast semi-desert region, the Namib Desert, the only desert home to elephants, rhinos, lions and giraffes; the diverse and friendly nation: vibrant African cultures mixed with the architecture and traditions of the Germans, British and South Africans; Adventure Opportunities: From sandboarding, canoeing, whitewater rafting to hot air balloon rides and The Desert Express Train.

Welcome Tourism Services offers a wide variety of guided tours; self-drive tours and air safaris; special interest and adventure packages; tailor-made tours and safaris throughout this exciting and unique region. We serve individual travelers, groups, congresses and incentives.

Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is located in the Central Region. With its international airport, Windhoek is a convenient point to start or end your tour and provides a good base for local excursions. The northern part of the central region has an astonishing diversity of bird, animal life and mineral wealth, while to the west is the Namib desert and the Kalahari to the east.

The majestic Auas ​​Mountains, the Eros Mountains and the rolling Khomas Hochland surround Windhoek. Mineral springs offer an oasis in this very dry region and resorts are located near Windhoek. National parks, fascinating small towns, secluded mission stations, and cattle ranches all have their own unique attractions.

The Namib region stretches from Oranjemund in the south to the Skeleton Coast to the Angolan border in the north, and consists mainly of national parks. The Namib-Naukluft Park is considered the fourth largest in the world, with an area of ​​49,768 km2. Hardy desert plants and variety of landscapes make this a magical place for scenic photographers.

The ancient Namib Desert features many of Namibia’s tourist destinations and is home to one of the world’s oldest plants: the prehistoric Welwitschia Mirabilis and a host of endemic dune-dwelling creatures.

The Skeleton Coast National Park stretches from Ugab to the Kunene River. Hardy desert animals congregate around intermittent waterholes, while in the distance, rugged mountains and views of sand dunes enhance its beauty.

The popular seaside resort of Swakopmund has many buildings dating back to the turn of the century, these national monuments represent the city’s German colonial past. With its many excursion possibilities, Swakopmund is fast becoming Namibia’s destination for groups and conventions. Walvis Bay is 31 km south of Swakopmund, another main port of entry, and has a thriving fishing industry.

Walvis Bay Lagoon is one of the most important wetlands in Africa and is home to large flocks of flamingos, pelicans and other waterfowl. West of the Naukluft Mountains is the Sesriem Canyon, crammed for centuries by the Tsauchaub River. 63km away is Sossusvlei, a dry clay basin surrounded by some of the tallest sand dunes in the world. Lüderitz, between the desert and the coast, was the first German settlement in Namibia and the base of the South African diamond industry in 1908. This seaside resort is the center of the Namibian crayfish industry, famous for its oysters and the Kolmanskop ghost town is not far away.

The fertile Northern Region is the largest region in Namibia, with vast areas of cultivation, supported by underground lakes. The highlight of this region is Etosha National Park, one of the major wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and an official game reserve since 1907. This 22,270 sq km park ranges from dense bush to open plains and is home to birds and wildlife. prolific

Two attractive towns in the center of a rich mining area are Otavi, sheltered by the Otavi Mountains, and Tsumeb, further north. Damaraland offers contrasting desert, rolling grasslands and high mountain ranges with unusual geological features, cave paintings and rare animals. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Skeleton Coast National Park.

The volcanic landscapes around Khorixas bear dinosaur footprints and the Petrified Forest (huge tree trunks up to 30m long) are scattered across the plains with Welwitschias and other hardy desert plants growing amongst them.

Twyfelfontein (Fountain of Doubt) is located to the southwest of the Petrified Forest and offers spectacular rock paintings and engravings dating back thousands of years. South of Twyfelfontein is a desolate landscape of volcanic rock called Scorched Mountain. Nearby are the Organ Pipes, a perpendicular basalt formation. The Brandberg Range contains the highest mountain peak in the country (Kunigstein at 2,573 m) and many cave paintings, including the famous White Lady of Brandberg.

Caprivi Strip is an exciting destination for the adventurous traveler with rivers, forests, swamps, and waterways; it is a total contrast to the arid grandeur of the rest of Namibia. Activities in this area include hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and mokoro trails. The beautiful landscape of the South Region is desolate, desolate, hot and dry. Earthquakes and storms have carved the land into wonderful sculptures. Brukkaros, an extinct volcano, looms over the plains north of Keetmanshoop.

The Fish River Canyon, a ravine 161m long, up to 27km wide and almost 550m deep, and the Ai-Ais hot spring resort are popular attractions.

The Kokerboom, an aloe capable of surviving years of drought, and the Quiver Tree Forest, a protected area 23km northeast of Keetmanshoop, are found here. Although agriculture (dominated by livestock production) provides a livelihood for approximately 70% of the Namibian population, mining provides the backbone of the economy.

Diamonds, gold, silver, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, and other base metals are produced. Having developed rapidly since independence, tourism is now the country’s third largest foreign exchange earner.