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Namibia is perhaps best known for the dunes at Sossusvlei. At over 300m high, they are the highest dunes on Earth. Iron in the sand oxidises and gives the dunes a reddish colour. The dunes look different colours depending on the light and time of day.
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The Skeleton Coast is one of the remotest destinations in Africa. A vast stretch of desert along the west coast of southern Africa it is a forbidding environment. The currents off the coast are treacherous and led to many ships being wrecked along the coast.
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Etosha is Namibia’s greatest wildlife attraction. The park is formed around a large salt pan, its name Etosha means ‘great white space’ and most of the time is dry. It is the remains of an ancient inland sea which has dried up over millennia.
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The coastal town of Swakopmund is known for its beautiful art deco architecture. Namibia was a German colony and the town’s architecture has a Germanic influence. It has a laidback vibe with cafes bars serving cuisine influenced by Namibian and Bavarian flavours, as well as tasty local beer.
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Namibia’s capital city is Windhoek which is almost in the centre of the country. The main international airport lies outside the city, so it is the main starting point for many vacations in Namibia. The city has a small-town feel, despite being the capital of the country.
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