Namibian culture

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 Camping Road Trip (15 days)

day 1

Touch Down in Namibia's Capital

at Olive Grove Guest House

day 2

The Big Cats of AfriCat

at Okonjima Omboroko Campsite, Namibia

day 3

Okonjima Reserve

at Okonjima Omboroko Campsite, Namibia

day 4

Etosha's Famous Waterholes

at Okaukuejo Rest Camp

day 5

Game Drive in Etosha

at Okaukuejo Rest Camp

day 6

Discover Etosha's Remote Camp

at Olifantsrus Camp

day 7

Kunene River

at Kunene River Lodge Campsite

day 8

Birder's Paradise

at Kunene River Lodge Campsite

day 9

Epupa Falls

at Epupa Falls Campsite

day 10

Guided walk to the Falls

at Epupa Falls Campsite

day 11

Drive to Palmwag

at Palmwag Lodge and Campsite

day 12

Twyfelfontein & the Petrified Forest

at Spitzkoppe Campsite, Namibia

day 13

The Beauty of Spitzkoppe

at Spitzkoppe Campsite, Namibia

day 14

Markets & Hot Springs

at Olive Grove Guest House

day 15

Fly Home

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Namibia on a budget

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Emergency services in Namibia

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