Namibia - Sand!

I have been to Namibia and it's desert, Fish River Canyon, ghost town, highest dune in the world, and persistent summer several times.  In fact, not only have I been there several times, but I happen to have started my existence there.  The technicality of a naval border, at the time, separating the small town of Waalvisbay from it's surrounding country side makes me a South African citizen, but I was born in the dust of the Namib desert.

I have loved every trip to Namibia, and highly recommend the several hour drive along the Western coast for any Cape Tonian citizens looking for a holiday destination.  The drive is beautiful, constantly changing scenery all the way to the inviting Orange River.  A little white water rafting and swimming (where it's safe) is the introduction to possibly one of the most entertaining African road trips you could take.

On some of my trips we (my family or church group) crossed the border after a night or two's stay at Augrabies Falls - just breathtaking!   Once across the border, the country offers you just one adventurous experience after another.  I have wound my way through Namibia taking a dip in the Gross Barmen hot baths, strolling around the eerie Kolmanskop ghost town, taking pictures looking over the Fish River Canyon (which I still intend to hike through), riding camels through the Namib Desert, collecting salt crystals at the Sossusvlei salt pans, and climbing Dune 7 - the tallest dune in the world.  There is so much more along the way that entices a visit to Namibia.  Just a word of advice, take two spare tires and a great road trip sound track.  I have not yet been to Namibia without at least two punctures and a few hours spent on the road dancing to Creedence blaring from the car speakers. Still, fun times.