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 greatest 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 enclosures of Etosha Pan, the lake of a mother’s tears, where perimeter waterholes enclose the expanse of salt, great herds of game are on a perpetual tour of the pubs. This provides some of the most magnificent game viewing opportunities anywhere.

Inland, in surreal Damaraland, you’ll find various social curiosities, including the Petrified Forest; Welwitschia Mirabilis, the ancient underground tree; the statuesque Kokerboom; and the 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, seal colonies and is the graveyard of many ships; the Kunene River, source of one of the largest waterfalls in Africa, the Ruacana; the splendor of abundant bird 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 at 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 sand boarding, canoeing, white water rafting to hot air ballooning and The Desert Express Train.

Welcome Tourism Services offers a wide variety of guided tours; self-drive tours and aerial 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 lies the Namib desert and the Kalahari to the east.

The majestic Auas ​​Mountains, Eros Mountains and rolling Khomas Hochland surround Windhoek. Mineral springs offer an oasis in this very dry region, and resorts are located near Windhoek. National parks, charming small towns, out-of-the-way mission stations, and cattle ranches each 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. The 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 watering holes, while in the distance, rugged mountains and sand dune views enhance their 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 the destination for Namibian 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 lies Sesriem Canyon, gorged for centuries by the Tsauchaub River. 63 km away is Sossusvlei, a dry clay basin surrounded by some of the highest 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 Namibia’s 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 leading wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and an official game reserve since 1907. This 22,270 square km park ranges from dense bush to open plains and is home to birds and wildlife. prolific wild.

Two attractive towns in the center of a rich mining area are Otavi, protected by the Otavi Mountains, and Tsumeb, further north. Damaraland offers contrasting desert, rolling grasslands and high mountain ranges with unusual geological features, rock 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) is scattered across the plains with Welwitschias and other hardy desert plants growing among them.

Twyfelfontein (Source of Doubt) lies 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 Burnt Mountain. Nearby are the Organ Pipes, a perpendicular basalt formation. The Brandberg Range contains the country’s highest mountain peak (2,573 m Kunigstein) and many rock paintings, including the famous White Lady of Brandberg.

The Caprivi Strip is an exciting destination for the adventurous traveler with rivers, forests, swamps, and waterways; it is a complete 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 Southern Region is desolate, desolate, hot and dry. Earthquakes and storms have carved the land into wondrous sculptures. Brukkaros, an extinct volcano, looms over the plains north of Keetmanshoop.

The Fish River Canyon, a gorge 161 m long, up to 27 km wide and almost 550 m deep, and the Ai-Ais Hot Springs are popular attractions.

The Kokerboom, an aloe capable of surviving years of drought, and the Quiver Tree Forest, a protected area 23 km north-east of Keetmanshoop, are found here. Although agriculture (dominated by livestock production) provides a livelihood for approximately 70% of Namibia’s 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 source of foreign exchange.