Namibia

Introduction

Namibia lies in Southwest Africa and borders the South Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola to the north, Zambia in the northeast, Botswana in Southeast and South Africa to the South.

The country encompasses broad geographical variations and can be divided into four regions. The dunes and desert coastal plains of Namib, the Skeleton Coast, the Kalahari Basin and the wooded bushveld of Kavango and Caprivi.


 

Africa Guide's recommended Book
		FootPrint Handbook 2009 Namibia (amazon.com) - USA    (amazon.co.uk) - Europe provides fantastic coverage of all the national parks and their incredible wildlife, including a 32-page wildlife guide. It includes detailed maps and listings to help you explore and get around, from the Skeleton Coast to Naukluft Park and the world's largest sand dunes. It provides accommodation listings for those with a sense of adventure - from bush camps to B&Bs. It offers great coverage on all the diverse activities on offer, including sandboarding and safaris, ballooning and bush hiking. It features a new lightweight, durable format.

Africa Guide's recommended Map
		Globetrotter Travel Map of Namibia - (Maps Worldwide) A map of Namibia which caters specifically for the needs of tourists and visitors. Special features include: nature reserves, parks and places of interest; highlighted scenic routes; town maps of major tourist centres, including hotels; and legends in English, French and German "