Namibia Attractions

Spitzkoppe a real surprise!

Advantages: splendid nature, calmness, very friendly and well educated guide/personnel.
Disadvantages: no real disadvantages

january 2008 we visited Spitzkoppe; Immediately at the entrance we were welcomed by a most friendly man who showed us the little restaurant and offered to be our guide in the park that afternoon. The park has several asthonishing places to camp: all spread out in the magnificent nature and you have the feeling to be alone in this paradise. We took the guided tour and learned about the area; including the san drawings, and the wild park. The sundown ...
...little restaurant (special made chicken for the two of us) Very well made and well priced. The beauty of the place is so huge that we will return january 2009 with our children. A must when you are visiting Namibia!! Birdlife is also very exquisite !! There is the possibility to have a shower in the park, however only near the entrance. Near the wide spread out camping places there are some pit- toilets. ...

brokgoud 02.11.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund

A trip to Sossusvlei , Namibia

Advantages: Breathtaking Scenery and experiance
Disadvantages: The heat and energy required to get to the top of the dunes.

I visited Soussvlei Sanddunes during our family holiday to the Country in 2006, with a tour from Voyages Jules Verne, which i can highly recommend. The week and a halfs tour of the majority of the main features of Namibia was highlighted by half a day at the Sossusvlei dunes, where the views of the Brick-Red dunes in the desolate environment was no less than breathtaking. As it was a family holiday we attempted to race each other to the peak of ...
...and indeed uphill is a mean trail. Additionally the carrying of water bottles is of paramount importance as the dunes reflect the sun and it can get overwhelmingly hot, however the views are amazing from the top and worth every minute spent in the climb. In general the entire tour was phenomenal, the country is a real contrast to south african parks, which seem much lusher and less harsh an environment. ...

teddyrb83 26.04.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia