African countries attract tourists with vast territories and a diverse fauna. Namibia is no exception. Here is a very popular form of recreation , such as safaris. Domestic tourists, in addition to the listed facts, a safari in Namibia is also attracted by the fact that you can not only hunt a wild beast, but also with a great desire - to take the trophies home. And to visit this country, citizens of the CIS countries do not need to get a visa - a stay in Namibia is possible up to 3 months and without its registration.
Popular places for safari
The vast territory of Namibia is divided into 26 national parks . Many of them organize safari tours. The most popular and famous places to observe wild animals are the following reserves:
- Etosha . The oldest national park of Namibia, created in 1907. It stretches around Etosha Peng's solonchak, about 100 km from the city of Tsumeb . From the vegetation in the park there are: dwarf shrubs, thorn plants, moringa (or overgrown trees) and others. The animal world here is very rich: black rhino, antelope impala and other species, including dwarf Damara Dick-Dick, elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and many others. The feathered world is represented by more than 300 species of birds, about 100 of which are migratory. The territory of Etosha National Park is fenced, which prevents migration of wildlife and preserves a unique habitat for many years. There is a well developed infrastructure: there are gas stations, small shops and camping , which is also fenced. A notable feature is the illuminated areas near the water - at night, to better see the animals, some places are highlighted by electricity. Traveling in the Etosha National Park is better accompanied by a ranger - he will show the easiest or shortest way, tell about the rules of behavior in the shroud and the best time to meet with many animals.
- Namib-Naukluft is the largest national park in the country, occupying an area of almost 50 thousand square meters. km. Its borders stretch from the Namib Desert, occupying most of it, to the Naukluft ridge. The park was founded in 1907, but in present borders it exists only since 1978. The flora and fauna in these sand dunes are not as diverse as in the Etosha: the most unusual tree growing in Namib-Naukluft is the Velvichia, whose trunk reaches about a meter in circumference, and the length is only 10 to 15 cm. From animals you can find here numerous snakes, hyenas, geckos, jackals and others. A common type of safari is in jeeps.
- The Skeleton Coast is another national park in Namibia, organizing a variety of safari tours. The park was founded in 1971 and covers an area of almost 17 thousand square meters. km. The reserve area is divided into 2 parts:
- southern - the entrance to this area is free for self-visit;
- northern - this part of the national park can be visited only as part of organized groups, observing a number of rules.
The northern part of the Skeleton Coast is famous for its natural monument - the Roaring Dunes of Terrace Bay. Under certain weather conditions, these snow dunes can be snowboarded. The sound produced by the resonance oscillations of the sand during descent is comparable to the roaring engine of the aircraft, it is audible far around. The following types of safaris are possible on the national park: jeep trip, water safari, flight by plane.
Choosing a type of recreation, like a safari in Namibia, remember that even in the most carefully planned trip there may be surprises. For example, a car stuck or animals you wanted to see did not come to the watering place. However, in any case, the trip will turn out colorful and memorable thanks to the bright, exotic and very unusual nature of this African country.