Namibia Features

Namibia Features

• Herero
  

  The Herero came to Namibia during the 17th century from East Africa. They are traditionally pastoralists; cattle playing a major role in their... read more

• Himba
  

  A matriarchal tribe closely related to the Herero, the Himba are famous for covering their faces and hair with a light mixture of ochre, herbs... read more

• Top Reasons to Go to Namibia
  

  The World's Oldest Living Desert. The Namib Desert is everything you might imagine a "real" desert to look like.... read more

• Fast Facts
  

  Size. Namibia covers 824,292 sq km (318,259 sq mi).... read more

• Health & Safety
  

  Malaria is endemic in the east, north, and northeast, so antimalarials are essential. Take the African sun and heat seriously: always use sunscreen... read more

• Important Details
  

  Embassies.... read more

• About the Camps & Lodges
  

  Namibia's private camps, lodges, and other accommodations are often up to high international standards. Even deep in the desert, at tented camps... read more

• Tipping
  

  Tipping is tricky and depends on where you are staying and what services you have received. Your in-room lodge-information package often makes... read more

• From Portugal to the Skeleton Coast
  

  More than 500 years ago, a daring little band of Portuguese sailors, inspired by the vision of their charismatic leader, Prince Henry the Navigator—who... read more

• Namibia's Tribes
  

  The Herero came to Namibia during the 17th century from East Africa. They are traditionally pastoralists; cattle playing a major role in their... read more

• Windhoek's Historic Buildings
  

  You'll find several historic buildings very close by Christ Church.... read more