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]]>Utah, United States
This southwestern American state provides a range of stunning sites in the desert, including the Grand Canyon. But more than that, Utah boasts more International Dark Sky Places than anywhere else in the world. Consider spending a night in the Dark Sky-certified Canyonlands or Bryce Canyon National Parks to enjoy an unprecedented stargazing experience.
NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
By taking measures such as limiting the use of vehicle headlights, this African nature reserve goes to large extents to protect its wildlife, from nocturnal creatures to its plant life. For an unforgettable nighttime experience, there are numerous stargazing safaris on offer.
Aral Sea, Uzbekistan
With a large amount of nomadic, Uzbekistan’s skies remain largely unpolluted. In Samarkand, 1400s astronomer Ulugh Beg built an observatory overlooking the Aral Sea. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy unfiltered viewing of the natural beauty that Uzbekistan has to offer.
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]]>Surfing Paradise
Skeleton Bay is one of Namibia’s prime surfing locations, and you can attend all sorts of activities connected to this water sport, from surfing safaris to surfing lessons for beginners.
Shipwreck Watching
It’s no coincidence that this part of Namibia is known as Skeleton Coast. Animal bones and shipwrecks are scattered all across its coastline, making it a paradise for photographers and adrenaline junkies. You can explore Skeleton Coast’s amazing desert landscapes, coastal wildlife, and historic shipwrecks by joining a safari adventure.
Seal Colonies
Skeleton Coast is home to many baboons, giraffes, lions, rhinoceros, and other animals, but not everyone comes here to explore its wildlife. Seal colony at Cape Cross is extremely popular with tourists of all ages and it’s one of the largest colonies of Cape fur seals in the world.
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]]>Etosha National Park
If you can visit a single national park while in Namibia, it should probably be Etosha. It’s one of the country’s most popular attractions, especially with nature lovers, because it’s home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including several endangered ones.
: @paultje_nlNamib-Naukluft National Park
Etosha is bursting with life, and Namib-Naukluft National Park is the complete opposite of that due to its location in the middle of the Namib Desert. It’s mostly populated by snakes, geckos, hyenas, jackals, and other desert animals. Most people visit it for a clay pan surrounded by sand dunes near Sossusvlei.
Dorob National Park
If you’re a bird lover visiting Namibia, this national park is the place to be. It’s the richest coastal area for birds, with around 1.6 million birds recorded on its grounds. It’s home to 75 species of birds, including its flagship species Damara tern.
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]]>On a trip to Namibia, you will travel among beautiful nature reserves, royal wildlife, archeological remains, and tribal villages, alongside resort towns.
Namibia is a very large country, located in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic coast and bordering South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Angola. It is a charming tourist destination, with desert scenery, beautiful sites, and good tourism infrastructure.
– #oryx #gemsbok #spießbock #antelope #antipoaching #onceinalifetimeexperience #missnamibia #kalahari #überleben #animalperson #buch #wildlife #namibia #africa #wildhüter #wildlifephotographer #rhinoleopardpangolinAmong the tourist attractions in Namibia, you can visit the village of the Himba tribe which preserves ancient traditions
You can also visit the stunning orange dunes of Sesriem. The dunes are an unusual sight, especially at sunrise. It is advisable to reach Sassariam early in the morning, and drive towards Sososwali, to climb one of the dunes.
Another impressive sight is the Cape Cross Reserve with tens of thousands of seals lying along the shore.
If you want a more pampering trip, consider Swakopmund, a resort town, nestled on the Atlantic coast. Most of the buildings in the city were built in the early twentieth century, and the food and cakes are typical of German cuisine.
A visit to Namibia will leave you breathless and will win your heart.
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]]>However, there is one magical place that anyone with an interest in stunning sights and creepy history should think about visiting.
Namibia’s Skeleton Coast comprises the entirety of the country’s 975 miles of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and is characterized by an extremely arid landscape, sand dunes, and powerful waves coming from currents from the cold South Atlantic Ocean.
Seeing the Skeleton Coast is a must, and there’s no better way to do it than on a multi-day safari with one of the companies that provide unique tours of the region.
These tours take visitors in Jeeps along the expansive sand dunes in the region, showing them high cliffs made of sand and the abandoned wreckages of many ships that have perished over the years due to the unpredictable sea conditions in the area.
This tour is intense and might not be for the weak-hearted, but anyone with an appreciation of the strength of nature will be impressed by what you will see on a safari tour of the Skeleton Coast.
So, what are you waiting for? Why not start planning your trip to Namibia’s Skeleton Coast now?
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]]>Northeast Greenland National Park
Greenland is the most sparsely populated country in the world due to extreme weather conditions, which makes this park extremely hard to access. The park is 375,000 square miles, making it both the largest national park in the world and the most northern one as well. Arctic foxes, musk oxen, and polar bears are some of the wildlife to see, and there are less than 50 human inhabitants in the entire area!
Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia
Coming in at far 2nd place is the Namib Naukluft Park at a little under 20,000 square miles. The biggest national park in Africa is located in Namibia and is famous for its beautifully shaped sand dunes. Sossusvlei is the most visited area, where many dunes are available to climb. Legend has it that someone installed a solar-powered speaker system somewhere in the Namibian Desert to play “Africa” by Toto for all eternity!
Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada
Canada’s biggest national park is the world’s 3rd largest at 17,300 square miles. Established in 1922 to protect the rapidly depleting wood bison, it is now home to the largest population of them in the world. The incredible green landscape and many rivers make this a great park to visit both for the views and the wildlife.
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]]>Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA
The Grand Canyon is the most famous canyon in the world and is also considered the biggest. With over 5 million visitors a year, it is the second most visited National Park in America behind the Smoky Mountains.
There are many ways to experience this wonder of the world. Multi-day hikes into the canyon, helicopter tours, or rafting the Colorado River that carved out the canyon so many years ago are all great ways to explore the Grand Canyon.
No matter how long your visit is, watching the sunrise over the rim of the canyon is one of the coolest experiences in the world and is a must-see!
Fish River Canyon, Namibia, Africa
The second biggest canyon is also not a disappointment and is worth the trip if you ever find yourself in Southern Africa. While it is similar to the Grand Canyon in the sense that it is a desert, it has a unique shape and habitat.
While there are no day hikes allowed in the canyon, there are great views and trails along the rim. The popular Canyon Hike is open from April to September and can be done with a group in 4-8 days depending on how quick and far the group is going.
Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
Located in the northeast section of South Africa, Blyde River Canyon is very close to Kruger National Park and a 5-hour drive from Johannesburg.
Known as the “greenest canyon in the world”, the views here are nothing like the first two. Although it is not close to as big, the views, wildlife, and colors make this canyon one of the hidden treasures of Africa. Waterfalls and rivers line the hiking trails and you will forget that you are in one of the biggest canyons in the world as you pass nature at its finest.
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]]>Although Namibia has been inhabited by natives for thousands and thousands of years, Germany colonized the territory in 1884 and began to exploit the land’s natural resources.
One of these natural resources was diamonds, which German miners began anxious to exploit. For this reason, they established the town of Kolmanskop 10 kilometers inland from the port city of Luderitz in 1908.
After the town was founded, it slowly began to attract other Germans which were anxious to strike it rich. Under the orders of the German Empire, Kolmanskop was built in the style of a German town.
After World War II and the depletion of diamond resources in the area, the town was abandoned. However, due to its location in the extremely arid Namib Desert, the town was excellently preserved and can now be visited.
However, it might give some tourists the heeby-jeebies. Why?
The sand dunes of the desert have begun to overcome the buildings that are left in the town. This gives the town, which can be visited by tourists that obtain a permit, a creepy and surreal vibe.
In fact, the strange appearance of the town has led various movies to be filmed in Kolmanskop.
What do you think? Is Kolmanskop cool, or too spooky to visit?
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]]>Deadvlei is surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the word that have rusted over a long period of time and now look fiery from rusting.
The clay pan of the Deadvlei apparently formed over a thousand years ago after the Tsauchab river flooded. Camelthorn trees started growing in the marshes but, 200 years in, the climate started to change and there was a big drought in the area. The river got blocked by the sand dunes and the marsh lost all of its water.
Miraculously, the trees didn’t disappear, though they were unable to live without water. They dried out and turned into blackened bones thanks to the desert sun.
What I’d give to go back and shoot Deadvlei again knowing what I know now 
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]]>Namibia has so much natural beauty from deserts to the coast, and the mountains and forests. Namibia also has pockets of cool urban living, which gives tourists the flexibility to cater to their trip to their preferences.
And with English being the official language, nothing should hold you back from visiting Namibia.
Nature Activities
For those who love to hike and want to experience the world’s oldest rock carvings and drawings, you have to check out Brandberg Mountain. This mountain also culminates in the highest peak in the country, so you can get an education while you enjoy the fantastic views.
If you’re more of a river person, head to the Zambezi region of the Namibia in the northeastern part of the country. There will find the Zambezi river where you can take a boat ride and see nature up close. Visitors often find themselves next to hippos, crocodiles, and more, which is a truly unbelievable experience.
What’s really convenient about Namibia is that there is actually a coastal desert called the Namib Desert, which means you can go from relaxing at the beach to living your best life out on the sand dunes in no time. Swakopmund is a town that has a high German influence from their colonization of Namibia.
While the architecture is really beautiful, it’s important to reflect and get educated on the occupation and genocide that the Germans caused, especially to the Herero people. Once you’ve taken in Swakopmund, you can drive just a short distance away to Walvis Bay which is home to Dune 7, the largest sand dune in the country. There are also pink salt lakes which are just stunning.
While you’re in Walvis Bay, you should definitely visit where the Tropic of Capricorn crosses! It’s in between Walvis Bay and Sossusvlei and has a big sign where photos are encouraged.
Urban Life
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek but you will be surprised to find that is looks really cosmopolitan and quite European. This is again because of the German colonization of the country, but although it was harsh and inhumane, the relics left from the occupation are quite beautiful. Take a walk around the center of the city and you’ll see beautiful churches like the Christuskirche.
Since the city has a lot of German influences, it’s no wonder why the city has had a thriving beer brewing culture for almost the last 100 years. And with the hot summer heat, it’s nice to sit down and have a cold brew to chill you out. Some great places to try are the famous Namibia Breweries Limited, Joe’s Beer House, and The Beer Barrel, although most restaurants will carry local beers as well.
For nightlife, some of the best clubs to check out are Club London and Warehouse Theater if you’re really in the mood to dance. If you want to have a more relaxing night of just eating a traditional meal, check out the restaurant Pepata, which serves up real Namibian food with incredible tastes and aromas.
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