Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Adventure Sports
Adventure sports thrive in Namibia with most enthusiasts zeroing in on the Atlantic coast.
Here you can sandboard an ancient desert, throw yourself out of a plane, surf the Atlantic
or go horse riding into a blazing sunset.
Swakopmund
Namibia and indeed Southern Africa's capital of adventure sports, this is
adrenaline-junkie heaven (
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Rhino Tracking
Following black rhinos through the bush may not be considered a tradi-
tional adventure sport, but when it's on foot... (
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Quad Biking
Opportunities exist in both countries, although in Botswana it is generally
limited to top-end lodges (eg in Makgadikgadi Pans)
Scenic Flights
Namibia's coastline, especially the Skeleton Coast, or the Okavango Delta
in Botswana, offer the chance of light-aircraft or helicopter flights over jaw-dropping
scenery
Trekking
Multi-day hiking opportunities exist throughout the region, although many are
closed out of season
Watching Wildlife
Some of the best wildlife watching on the continent is at your fingertips here. Unique
wildlife opportunities include tracking black rhinos in the wild, and catching a glimpse of
some of the world's remaining African wild dog population.
Chobe National Park
Often noted as one of Africa's best parks for watching wildlife.
Accessible and with a great variety of animals including dense elephant populations (
Etosha National Park
Another destination that showcases incredible wildlife numbers
and accessibility with animals crowding around easily seen waterholes (
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