Namibia by Exotik

Namibia is situated geographically surrounded on the west by the Atlantic Ocean, north by Angola to the south by the Republic of South Africa, east by Botswana and north-east by Zimbabwe and Zambia. Wedged between the Kalahari and the South Atlantic, Namibia enjoys vast potential as one of the youngest countries in Africa. In addition to having a striking diversity of cultures and national origins, Namibia is a photographer’s dream – it boasts wild seascapes, rugged mountains, lonely deserts, stunning wildlife, colonial cities and nearly unlimited elbow room.

Cities

Windhoek

Windhoek is a city in southern Africa, capital of the Republic of Namibia since its independence in 1990, after having been that of the German and South African colony of South West Africa.

Walvis Bay

Is a port city located on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the sandy point of Pelican Point, its coastal lagoon hosts many species of birds, including flamingos, pelicans and terns of whalers. The harbor is flled with fshing boats and freighters. Dolphins, whales and fur seals from South Africa live in Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the beginning of the Namib Desert.

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is a unique place in Africa. It has the unique feature of having much of its area covered with a salt marsh that glitters with a silvery color under the heat. Nevertheless the fauna is abundant: giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elands, leopards and more than 300 species of birds have found refuge there. The dry season is the perfect time to watch thousands of animals gather around water sources in the area.

Otjiwarongo

Otjiwarongo is an agricultural town in northern Namibia, located in the Otjozondjupa region between Windhoek in the south and Etosha National Park in the north. This place is a must for watching cheetahs. The CCF association, is one of the major participants in the protection of cheetahs that allows visitors and locals to better understand this unique and wild animal.

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a city and seaside resort of Namibia located between the sands of the desert and the waves of the Atlantic coast. Under its airs of a small quiet town hides in reality the main tourist city of the country, after Windhoek. It is the gateway to the impressive Skeleton Coast and the Namib considered the oldest desert in the world that offers breathtaking scenery.

Language

Namibia’s population has many languages. About half of Namibians speak Oshiwambo as a first language, but Afrikaans is the country’s most widely understood language. The official language of Namibia is English, though it is only among the younger generation that this is widely understood.

Electricity

The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.

Entry requirements

Kindly make sure to have the proper documents required to enter the countries you are visiting. Please refer to www.travel.gc.ca for updated information. Regarding visas, you can refer to the link: www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Failure to obtain these documents prior to travel can result in being denied entry or exit from the country. 

Communication

International access code: 00 International dialing code: 264 Concerning national calls made in Namibia, it is not necessary to dial the 264 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 264 and finally the local phone number in Namibia.

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