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Book SynopsisThis new thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's Namibia remains the essential guide for a successful visit to this vast country - more than twice the size of Germany but with less than 3% of the population. Written by expert author and long-standing tour specialist Chris McIntyre, this sixth edition incorporates all the most recent changes, including unrivalled coverage of places to stay and eat, from small, personal guesthouses to classy hotels and upmarket game lodges, and detailed information for self-drivers (including personally researched and checked GPS coordinates) as well as for fly-in and guided safaris. There's also in-depth coverage of wildlife and where to see it, including a new full-colour wildlife field guide section, covering mammals, reptiles and amphibians, marine life and birds. Two background chapters covering everything from history and politics to people, ethnic groups and culture are complemented by two chapters on planning, preparation, health and safety and two on the practicalities of getting around and camping and walking in the bush (including canoeing). Helping you to discover Namibia in detail, 13 chapters offer a regional breakdown, from the capital, Windhoek to the Southern Kalahari, Namib desert, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Etosha National Park, and the Kavango and Zambezi regions in the extreme northeast, including excursions into neighbouring Botswana. With sweeping landscapes and empty roads, Namibia has long captured the imaginations of travellers and photographers. Its immense emptiness offers majestic sand dunes, seemingly endless gravel plains, vast tracts of farmland and rugged mountains hiding galleries of ancient Bushman rock art. Add to this the wildlife and the unexpected beauty of the rivers that define the country's northern and southern boundaries, and it's easy to see why Namibia attracts lovers of the great outdoors.
Trade ReviewRecommended reading in Travel Africa magazine "Bradt's Namibia travel guide is invaluable for planning an itinerary." The Irish News "Bradt's Namibia travel guide is essential for planning your trip" Scotland on Sunday 'A handy option.' Wanderlust 'Excellent' Sunday Times Travel Magazine
Table of ContentsIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 The Natural Environment Physical environment, Flora and fauna, Conservation Chapter 2 Namibia Wildlife Guide Land mammals, Reptiles and amphibians, Marine life, Birdlife Chapter 3 History, Politics and Economy History, Government and administration, Economy Chapter 4 People and Culture Population overview, Ethnic groups, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 5 Planning and Preparation When to visit, Highlights, How to travel and budgeting, Organising your trip, Tourist information and national parks, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and high commissions, Getting there and away, What to take, Money, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Media and communications, Travelling positively Chapter 6 Health and Safety Health, Safety Chapter 7 Getting Around Namibia Driving, By air, By rail, By bus, Localtransport, Hitchhiking Chapter 8 Camping and Walking in the Bush Bush camping, Walking, Canoeing, Minimum impact PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 9 Windhoek History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, Travel agents and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Sports, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions outside Windhoek Chapter 10 The Central Corridor West from Windhoek: to the coast, East from Windhoek, South from Windhoek Chapter 11 The Southern Kalahari and Fish River Canyon Mariental, Hardap Dam Game Reserve, Eastof Mariental and the B1: the Kalahari, The B1 from Mariental to Keetmanshoop, Keetmanshoop, The deep south, Fish River Canyon Chapter 12 Lüderitz and the Southwest The roads to Lüderitz, Lüderitz, Excursions from Lüderitz, North of the B4 Chapter 13 The Namib-Naukluft National Park History, Flora and fauna, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Naukluft Mountains, Sesriem and Sossusvlei area, Solitaire area, The park's northern section Chapter 14 Swakopmund and Walvis Bay Area History, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Around the towns Chapter 15 The Skeleton Coast Flora and fauna, Getting there and away, Dorob National Park, Skeleton Coast Park: the south, Skeleton Coast Park: the north Chapter 16 The Kunene Region Southern Damaraland, Northern Damaraland, Kaokoland Chapter 17 Etosha National Park Background information, Practical information, What to see and do Chapter 18 Highlands South of Etosha Omaruru, Otjiwarongo, Waterberg Plateau Park, Outjo Chapter 19 The Triangle and Bushmanland Otavi, Tsumeb, Grootfontein, Bushmanland Chapter 20 Ovamboland Tsumeb to Ondangwa, Ondangwa, Ongwediva, Oshakai, Oshakai to Ruacana, Ruacana Chapter 21 Rundu and the Kavango/Zambezi Regions (The Caprivi Strip) The Kavango Regions, Excursions into Botswana, Zambezi (Caprivi) Region Appendix 1 Tracks and Signs Appendix 2 Language Appendix 3 Further Information Index
