Namibia

The Namib Desert is not only the oldest desert in the world but also has the highest dunes in the world. These red dunes are found at Sossusvlei. In the south, one can explore the world’s second largest canyon, the Fish River Canyon, and the Sesriem Canyon, gate way to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. A short drive from the coastal town of Lüderitz lies the ghost town of Kolmanskop, abandoned when the diamonds ran out and entirely reclaimed by the sand. The Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, is a granite massif that glows when the sun sets… Read more