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Wedged between the Kalahari and the South Atlantic, Namibia is a large and sparsely populated country that predominantly boasts with great landscapes, spectacular views and an awe-inspiring sense of space. Essentially a desert country, it offers contrasting landscapes: The desolate Namib with its high dunes is said to be the oldest desert in the world. Inselbergs and low chains of weathered hills dominate the dry Damaraland with its desert elephants. To the south the rugged mountains give way to majestic canyons and in the country's north landscapes range from dense bush or open woodland savannah to lush vegetation in the Caprivi.
 

Furthermore Namibia has 26 parks and reserves with Etosha being the most famous one making its abundant wildlife one of the greatest tourist assets. Namibia’s unique flora with its welwitschias and "kokerbooms" can be witnessed in the Namib or the Gariganus farm near Keetmanshoop. Beyond Namibia’s population consists of very different peoples, some colonial and some ancient, like Ovambo, Nama, San or the fascinating Himba people, who populate Kaokoland, a vast enticing tract of land in the far northwest.
 

Today Namibia is a peaceful country that has enjoyed more than a decade of stability since achieving independence from South Africa in 1990. Remains of the former German colonial past can still be witnessed at Swakopmund. Economically Namibia is prosperous as a result of its productive mining, fishing, tourism and agricultural industries. It’s not an ideal country for backpacking as there is no public transport due to the tiny population, so you’ll definitely need your own vehicle! Namibia’s wilderness is easy to explore independently. Roads are good and on the country’s gravel roads you can drive for hours without seeing a soul.