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"An invaluable resource."
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"Travelling independently to Namibia and exploring some of the remoter corners of this fascinating country by 4x4, we came to depend on the Bradt Guide. This was especially the case when we ventured into Bushmanland in the north east to visit the remote Khaudum National Park. Arriving late into Tsumkwe and unable to gain access to the lodge, we were forced to drive hard up the sand tracks into the gathering gloom, eyes glued to the GPS and totally reliant on the coordinates thankfully detailed in this comprehensive guidebook. We toasted Chris McIntyre with a few beers when we finally arrived at the Sikerti Camp!"
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"I was most impressed... it whetted my appetite for a visit"
“Chris McIntyre’s run down of the multitude of watering holes in Etosha is brilliant: which ones are year round or seasonal and what might be seen there.”
Annie Woodhouse, London
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Table of Contents
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 History and Economy
History, Government, Economy
Chapter 2 People and Culture
People, Language, Education, Religion, Arts and culture, Sport
Chapter 3 The Natural Environment
Physical environment, Flora and fauna, Conservation
Chapter 4 Planning and Preparation
When to go, How to travel, Organising your trip, Getting there, Visa and entry requirements, Money and banking, what to take, photography, accommodation, Food and drink, Tipping, Handicrafts and what to buy, Communications and media, Electricity
Chapter 5 Health and Safety
Before you go, Staying healthy, Diseases and when to see a doctor, returning home, Safety
Chapter 6 Getting around Namibia
Driving in Namibia, By Air, By Rail, By bus, By Taxi, Hitchhiking
Chapter 7 Camping and Walking in the Bush
Camping, Walking in the bush, Canoeing, Minimum impact.
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 8 Windhoek
Chapter 9 The Central Corridor
Chapter 10 Southern Kalahari and Fish River Canyon
Chapter 11 Lüderitz and the Southwest
Chapter 12 The Namib-Naukluft National Park
Chapter 13 Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
Chapter 14 The Skeleton Coast
Chapter 15 The Kaokoveld
Chapter 16 Etosha National Park
Chapter 17 North-Central Namibia
Chapter 18 The Triangle and Bushmanland
Chapter 19 Owamboland
Chapter 20 The Kavango and Caprivi Strip
Appendix I Wildlife Guide
Appendix 2 Languages
Appendix 3 Further Reading
Index
About the Author
Chris McIntyre is managing director of a UK travel company specialising in Southern Africa, where he spends several months each year travelling and leading tours. He is author of Bradt’s acclaimed Botswana and Zambia guides, and co-author of Zanzibar.
Other Titles by this Author
 | Botswana: Okavango Delta, Chobe, Northern KalahariA safari in northern Botswana takes the traveller to a wilderness populated almost exclusively by wildlife: here you’ll find elephants, hippos and the astonishing birdlife of the Okavango Delta. This third edition of the Bradt guide provides unrivalled coverage of the region’s wildlife, environment and history, as well as fully revised practical information. » more details |
 | ZambiaZambia is one of the best destinations in Africa for walking safaris, river safaris, hot springs and waterfalls, yet it is little explored by travellers. The fourth edition of Zambia covers the prime attractions, including all national parks, from the lower Zambezi and Kafue to the famous Luangwa Park, host to several unique species and the top place for leopard-spotting. » more details |
 | Zanzibar, Pemba • MafiaFascinating background on the history and culture of the islands, a thorough section on the land and marine wildlife, and a guide to the architectural treasures of Stone Town will help travellers discover many aspects of Zanzibar. » more details |
Guidebook Updates
Updates Between Editions & Further Information
Namibia Update
Notes from the Author
"The Namib Desert has plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. Here is the world's oldest desert, where endemic wildlife has evolved to survive - like the contorted Welwitschia mirabilis that live for millennia, the elusive golden mole and the unique fog-basking beetles. Vast tracts of land remain protected as national parks, supplemented by conservancies where the scattered local communities protect the wildlife in their own areas. With such schemes, the Kaokoveld nurtures a thriving population of desert-adapted elephants and black rhino, while the Caprivi Strip's wildlife is found far beyond the borders of its parks. Best of all Namibia's wilderness is still easy to explore independently, and it always appears empty. Even in Eosha, one of Africa's top parks, driving around is easy; you just stop beside the water-holes for as long as you like. Animals wander all around, as you sip a cold drink and focus your camera."
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