Namibian culture

herero travel notes Herero women are known for their colourful attire | Credit: Travel Notes

Namibia’s sparse population of only 1,8 million people in a land area of 830 square kilometres makes it one of the most sparsely populated countries in Southern Africa. The San Bushmen are descendants of Africa’s Stone Age tribes and are considered Namibia’s oldest inhabitants. Confined to the desert and semi-desert regions of Namibia, their survival skills in such a harsh climate are renowned the world over.

Bantu-speaking populations include the Himba, Ovamba and Herero people, who are also extremely adept at living in the stark landscape of Namibia.

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Northern Namibia Self-Drive Camping Adventure

day 1

Touch Down in Namibia's Capital
at Olive Grove Guest House
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  • Northern Namibia Self-Drive Camping Adventure

day 2

The Big Cats of AfriCat
at Okonjima Omboroko Campsite, Namibia
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  • Northern Namibia Self-Drive Camping Adventure

day 3

Okonjima Reserve
at Okonjima Omboroko Campsite, Namibia
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day 4

Etosha's Famous Waterholes
at Okaukuejo Rest Camp
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day 5

Game Drive in Etosha
at Okaukuejo Rest Camp
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day 6

Discover Etosha's Remote Camp
at Olifantsrus Camp
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day 7

Kunene River
at Kunene River Lodge Campsite
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day 8

Birder's Paradise
at Kunene River Lodge Campsite
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day 9

Epupa Falls
at Epupa Falls Campsite
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day 10

Guided walk to the Falls
at Epupa Falls Campsite
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day 11

Drive to Palmwag
at Palmwag Lodge and Campsite
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day 12

Twyfelfontein & the Petrified Forest
at Spitzkoppe Campsite, Namibia
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day 13

The Beauty of Spitzkoppe
at Spitzkoppe Campsite, Namibia
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day 14

Markets & Hot Springs
at Olive Grove Guest House
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day 15

Fly Home

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