If you have never been to Namibia and so far can hardly imagine your journey through the endless desert, this article is for you. We will reveal the remarkable features of one of the most breathtaking deserts in the world! Yes, the sands of Namibia keep many secrets. Are you ready to solve them?

Oldest desert on the planet

Sometimes, we tend to think about what the world might have looked like before our manifestation. But it can be difficult for us to do this because we are used to seeing the world as it is. With green parks, well-maintained roads, skyscrapers, cars, etc. But if you still want to see the world as it was 50, no, even 80 million years ago, head to the Namib Desert.

Ghost towns

Namibia has always been famous for having the world’s richest diamond mines. Therefore, at the beginning of the last century, the territories where diamonds were mined were rapidly overgrown with cities and replenished with residents who desperately sought to get rich from the extraction of diamonds. But the treacherous sands spare no one. You can see this by the abandoned mines and rooftops of houses that the Namib Desert has almost completely swallowed up.

Another village that the desert has killed is Solitaire. A few houses, a chapel, and rusty cars remind us that people once lived here. However, Solitaire’s heart is still beating. You will understand this when you hear the smell of apple strudel, which is prepared right here in a small restaurant. Be sure to stop for a bite to eat. We assure you, this will be the most delicious strudel you have ever eaten.

Unusual weather conditions

Namibia is unique in that here, the lifeless, hot sands of the Namib Desert meet the cold currents of the Atlantic Ocean. Such a contrast provokes the appearance of fog. That is a very unusual feeling. You stand on one of the hot dunes and peer through the fog at the horizon, where the Atlantic Ocean rages and envelops you with its coolness.

A huge ship trap

Another place that demonstrates the challenging nature of this desert is the Skeleton Coast. Constant fog, changeable currents, and a desert that gradually shifts the coastline have caused numerous shipwrecks. Those crew members who managed to leave the ship permanently stuck in the sand rushed to the shore, not suspecting that they were trapped. Huge dunes and endless sands left no chance for anyone to get out.

It is also not known exactly how many ships were buried off the coast of Namibia because the desert and the ocean continue their battle for territory. However, several ships are still emerging from the water and are ready to tell visitors their tragic stories.

Life in harsh conditions

Namibia is a place where life and death go side by side. And it is here that one can see how the desire to live still wins. For example, it is difficult to imagine mammals that have been able to adapt to harsh conditions. However, there are elephants here. Nature rewarded them with more massive legs for comfortable movement on the sands. Also still mysterious is the fact that lions live in the sands of Namibia. It’s hard to imagine them existing on completely empty land, but about 200 individuals still manage to do so. The black rhinos, which many tourists in Africa are eager to see, also settled in Namibia. It is believed that the largest population of these animals is in Damarland. Some Namibian plants are also striking in their resilience. For example, Welwitschia is a unique plant that can live up to 2000 years in conditions of complete drought and be content with rare rains in Namibia.

Feel the spirit of Namibia

The secret of Namibia lies in its contrasts, in the combination of the incomparable. It is a country where you will never cease to be amazed by the way life goes around you. It is a place where you will do almost everything for the first time in your life. The bright red, orange, and golden landscapes of Namibia will forever leave a vivid imprint in your heart. If the mysteries of Namibia’s sands are still unsolved for you, we invite you to visit one of our tours.

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