The word "Namib" means "great emptiness" in the Hottentot language. The Namib is the oldest desert in the world and stretches along the Namibian coast for approximately 1,300km and is 120km wide and it forms part of the Namib-Naukluft National Park one of Africa's largest. Traveling through this fascinating part of the country, you can find a number of unusual species of plants and animals, which are found only in this desert
The desert is split into two differing landscapes. To the north of Walvis Bay rugged cliffs and impassable terrain dominate while the south is dominated by red dunes that are constantly on the move with the wind. Summer temperatures sometimes reach 70° Celsius in this unforgiving part of Namibia, therefore it is advisable for visitors to plan their tours and trips in the winter months. The area between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund is remarkable: the cold Benguela current causes thick fog to descend, extending about 10km inland. This fog is present for approximately 100 days per year.
