"Namibia and trips there are changing. But every time I go, I am again surprised at how easy the travelling is, and how remarkable the country." – Chris McIntyre, author of Namibia: the Bradt Guide
Intrigued? Find out more about this beautiful county here.
I bless the rains down in Africa Somewhere in the dunes of the Namib desert, along the Skeleton Coast, German-Namibian installation artist Max Siedentopf has set up a most unusual exhibit. Read more
Why visit Namibia?
From ancient engravings and ghost towns to saltpans and untrammelled desert, Namibia is a land of bewitching variety. Read more
Land shipwrecks
I have a long-held ambition: to find the world’s finest example of an ‘on-land shipwreck’. Read more
Walvis Bay: a bleak future
Walvis Bay dates back some 5,000 years, making it the oldest lagoon on the Namibian coast. Read more
Namibia photo gallery
Sandwich Harbour, a large saltwater lagoon, forms one of the most important birdlife refuges in southern Africa. Read more
Namibia: the Bradt Guide – available now
Written by expert author and long-standing tour specialist Chris McIntyre, the sixth edition of the Bradt Guide to Namibia incorporates all the most recent changes, including unrivalled coverage of places to stay and eat, from small, personal guesthouses to classy hotels and upmarket game lodges, and detailed information for self-drivers as well as for fly-in and guided safaris.
There's also in-depth coverage of wildlife and where to see it, including a new full-colour wildlife field guide section, covering mammals, reptiles and amphibians, marine life and birds. The book is available to buy with a 10% discount from our online shop.
