From the rich colours of the Namib dunes to the white dust of the Etosha Pan, Namibia is a land of wonder and wide-open spaces. Although larger than Germany and the United Kingdom combined, the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world. This combination allows the visitor to experience a unique blend of adventure and tranquility.

Explore the Namib Desert with it's majestic dunes around Sossusvlei or the coastal town of Swakopmund and all it's action packed activities. Brave the 85km long guided Fish River Canyon hike with us with back up crew. Enjoy game viewing in Ethosha National Park or visiting local tribes such as the Ovahimba's close to the Skeleton Coast National Park. Whatever your destination, no two days will be the same. Conference and incentive options are available. Wild Frontiers offers self-drive options, camping safaris to upmarket fly-in safaris in Namibia. Contact us for some options.

Etosha National Park - Etosha National Park is one of the great animal sanctuaries of Africa. The park has some 114 mammals, around 110 reptiles and more than 340 bird species have so far been identified. Central to the park is the ephemeral saline Pan itself, a massive naturally formed depression covering some 5000 km² which becomes a vast water expanse during good rain seasons. The word Etosha, most accurately interpreted means the "Great white place" and is derived from the Herero word "Otjitoza". The most descriptive name is the "Place of dry water".

Etosha's definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast shallow depression, about 5 000 sq km in size. Classified as a saline desert, the expansive white 'place of dry water' is an unusual setting for game, and the factor which sets Etosha apart from other reserves in Africa. On some days the pan is a shimmering sheet of mirages on which the animals appear to be floating on air. A total of 114 animals are represented in the park, including several rare and endangered species such as black rhino and black-faced impala. Etosha's elephants are reputed to be the largest in Africa, the tallest measuring up to 4m at the shoulder.

Fish River Canyon - The Fish River Canyon is another one of nature's masterpieces. It is situated in the southern region of Namibia. It is the second largest canyon in the world and largest in Africa. The exposed sides of the massive gorge plunge 550 metres down to the normally dry bed of the Fish, Namibia's longest river. Isolated pools left over from occasional flooding dot the ancient watercourse and offer cool relief to hikers who brave this 85-kilometre trail, ranked among the top five hiking trails in Southern Africa.

Namib Desert - The Namid Desert is the oldest desert in the world and once seen is never forgotten. The central part is famous for its towering, apricot-coloured dunes that constantly shift and re-form. Shades range from palest beige to burnt brick and the play of light and shade makes them highly photogenic.

Skeleton Coast - The Skeleton Coast conjures up mysterious visions of mist-enshrouded beaches strewn with bleached whalebones and rusted shipwrecks. Stretching form the south of Namibia up into Angola, the Skeleton Coast and its hinterland is a landscape of haunting beauty, a vast area of rolling sand dunes, expanses of uninhabited desert plains, fossil beds, unique geological formations, desert-adapted animals and strange vegetation.

Sossusvlei - 63km away from the Sesriem Canyon, across a gravel plain with huge dunes on either side, is Sossusvlei, the soul of Namibia. It's a dried out clay basin surrounded by the highest sand dunes in the world, up to 400m in height, in colours ranging from palest mango to deepest ruby.

Swakopmund - Route B1/B2. This is where fashionable Namibians come to escape the summer heat on their own riviera. The beautiful promenade, shaded by date palms, has colourful flower beds and green lawns - a sight for sore eyes after a long desert drive. Swakopmund resembles a Bavarian village, right down to the shops, restaurants and hotels. Some of the German colonial buildings are now National Monuments and many have been converted to other uses. There's a lighthouse (1903) and an Old Iron Jetty (1911) very popular with anglers.

Namibia's most popular coastal resort, it's in the National West Coast Tourist Recreation Area with accommodation for all budgets; superb hotels, friendly guesthouses and a muncipal rest camp with every amenity, within walking distance of the town. A huge caravan park at Mile 4 also has bungalows and rooms. Among the attractions offered during the peak season are gymkhanas, horse races, sailing, car races, sports and beer fests. The beaches and surfing are excellent and the jewellery shops are outstanding.

Waterberg Plateau - The Waterberg Plateau is one of the most spectacular features of the northern region. Rising some 200m above a surrounding sea of African bush and savannah, the Waterberg Plateau Park, with its sheer cliffs, flamboyant brick-red sandstone formations and lush green vegetation, presents an island of vibrant colour. It is also the habitat and breeding ground of several rare game species. The Okarakuvisa cliffs on the top of the Plateau accommodate the only breeding colony of Cape vultures in the country.

Windhoek - Windhoek, capital of Namibia, is 1650m above sea level. It is an attractive city with a Continental flavour and a semi-desert climate of hot, dry days and refreshingly cool nights. The shopping is first class and customers can browse and shop in the air-conditioned comfort of extensive malls. Covered pedestrian streets also serve to keep out of the sun.

There's an interesting mix of architecture in Independance Avenue, ranging from lofty modern buildings to colonial German, English and Dutch. The population is equally mixed and one can see indigineous tribal people in national dress sipping their coffee in pavement cafe's and doing their shopping or banking alongside Europeans in business suits.

The air of relaxation is enhanced by the Zoo Park in the centre of town, with it's shady trees and flowers. At any hour of the day people are enjoying every possible ethnic and national dish at the many superb restaurants lining the streets. Many feature game on the same menu as German sausage, pizza and continental pastries.

World-class conference facilities in large hotels, as well as the prestigious NamPower Convention Centre attract the business fraturnity and there's a wealth of galleries and museums for culture vultures. Well known annual events include the Oktoberfest, complete with "oompah band" and the Windhoek Carnival, known as WIKA, held in autumn. Windhoek is a most delightful city and must be seen by any visitor to Namibia.