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The Namib Scenic Drive is a route through various areas of the Namib section of the Namib-Naukluft park. The mosaic of landscapes can all be viewed and various sights not on the normal routes will be seen
Gravel plains with their seemingly inhospitality and lack of life are very much in evidence ,lichen are found all over and a vast array of insect and reptile life. The birdlife in this inhospitable area are few but are found.
The wildlife are more concentrated on the grass plains nearer to the Kuiseb canyon and a selection can normally be viewed next to the road.Birdlife are more abundant in the dry water courses and lappet faced vulture might be seen.
The trees and other vegetation grows in one of earths harshest environments and in good rainy seasons you can be astounded at the sight. A carpet of waving grass , colourful flowers blooming contrasting starkly with the dry or drought season when even grass although dried out becomes a scarce sight
The drive covers a lot of the desert and therefore needs to be started at sunrise and will end near to sunset or just after it. Sunset is also a spectacle to behold along the coast or in the desert.
A variation on this drive is including the nature walk at Tinkas and the Rock sculpture trail making this a true safari in the desert and extending the trip into a 2/3 day camping trip.depending on progress made .
These tours are but a guide, tailor made tours can be done to suit your individual requirement. Tours that include the Etosha National Park can be planned as well as NW and Northern Namibia.
Southern Angola is a jewel to behold and a fishing and camping tour can be arranged. The tour to Angola needs planning well in advance since a lot of documentation and arrangement must be done.
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