First contact with "Black Africa"

A September 2001 trip to Namibia by Luchonda

Quote: Via Capetown to a discovery of Namibia. Language : Ovambo - German and "Afrikaans". Roads: infrastucture of 40.000 km-(4.600 km asphalted - 26.000 km gravel and the rest pure desert). Airports : Namibia is a desolate country - You will find about 350 airports of which "Eros" is the international airport of Windhoek. Tourism : Just like Ethiopia/Iran and Birma- Namibia became a tourist attraction in the early nineteens.It is a number 1 for the people of SA.To visit the most northern Africa country :Tunesia

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First contact with "Black Africa"

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Overview

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Nambia is a rather unknown country.We often think that this place is pure desert and place of political conflicts(Angola).But notice- this desert is beautiful and a must for Photofreaks.The war is far away.The country is safe.Highlights in the south of Namibia : Namaland-Namib Naukluft-Sossouvlei and Keetmanshoop and Fish River Canyon. In the North : Etosha through Damarland - Tsumeb - Waterberg and Groot Fontein.Quick Tips: Tip : rent a 4x4 car-fully equiped with camping material.Take your time to visit this beautiful country.Book the campings on beforehand.Namibian and SA money is interchangeable.VAT is refundable at Windhoek airport - so keep/ask for invoices/tickets Best Way To Get A...Read More

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Mushara Lodge

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This Hotel is located at the entrance of the "Etosha Wildlife Park". The hotel has 11 double, 3 single and 3 family units. It is run by a German/Austrian family. The restaurant is 1st class and in a private atmosphere. It is a place where you can relax after a dusty journey. The garden itself is unique - there is a small swimming pool where the local staff serves you as a king.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 20, 2001

Mushara Lodge
8 Km from Von Lindequist Gate/Eastern Outskirts
Etosha National Park, Namibia

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From Swakopmund to Etoshapark

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Attraction

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Incomparable to other national parks in the world (except Galapagos Islands maybe).

The national park area is about 22.000 km2-south and eastern entrances are good asphaltated-The Western entrance rather poor gravelelled.You will find 3 rather well equipped accomodations.(Okaukuejo(south)-Namutoni(east) and within Halali.Pay attention : max.speed in the Parks = 40 km/hr You can visit the waterholes during day and night-just be patient-the animals-from elephants to hyenas-are looking for water.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 3, 2001

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From Windhoek to Swakopmund

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A Namibian Teeny Photo - Namibia, Africa

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Namibia is a great spot in the continent of SA. One hundred years ago it was clearly a German colony. Actually, you can enjoy the magnificant desert and the unique Western coast.

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Way of traveling/transport in Namibia

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Typical local transport Photo - Namibia, Africa

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The way of traveling in Namibia is very different - sometimes hard, sometimes luxurious, sometimes typically local. Notice that the main roads in Namibia are well paved, second roads are poorly gravelled - but anyhow - traveling in Namibia is an adventure. The best way is to hire a 4x4 shuttle - fully equipped with camping material.

But please enjoy the local transport as well.