Namibia

Namibia is home to the Namib, one of the world's oldest deserts and some of its highest sand dunes.

Country

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Guide type Country

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Why go

Capital: Windhoek

Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)

Best time: May–Oct

Weather: Predominantly dry; hot days and cooler nights

Top attractions: Etosha • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Skeleton Coast • Fish River Canyon

Nature: Namib Desert • Kalahari • Atlantic coast • canyons • wildlife reserves

Quick fact: Namibia is home to the Namib, one of the world's oldest deserts and some of its highest sand dunes.