"Land of Contrast" Namibia by THLIN

Namibia Travel Guide: 2,148 reviews and 6,268 photos

Christuskirche--Winhoek

It isn't hard to see German culture in this tiny population country. But you can see some Afrikaans culture in the city as well. There are 13 different African enthic groups in the country. To my great surprise, people get along well with each other, just unlike his neighboring states.
Keep on going Namibia.

Animals.......

Etosha

Here you can see a lot of wild life. Include the big FOUR ( except buffalo ) and a lot of antelope.

Pros and Cons

Pros:too much for expecting
Cons:why no recycle?!
In a nutshell:Come again!!

Last visit to Namibia: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Sep 7, 2004
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Reviews (9)

Sandboarding... Sports & Outdoors (1)

It's a new exercise (at least it's new in Taiwan.) It's just like ocean surfing but it hurt less when you fall. But it's... more travel advice

bargin...... Shopping (1)

Just outside in the street. You can bargin with the sellers on the street. Enjoy!! African crafts are the best choices.... more travel advice

Taxi Taxi Transportation (2)

In Windhoek, if you want to go to twon it will cost you R5.5, but if you're leaving town it will cost R10. It's quiet... more travel advice

What to take with?! What to Pack (1)

It's okay if you stop over in Windhoek between North & South trip to bring 7-day clothes with a 35L bag. But if you... more travel advice

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cloudsof Jun 23, 2009 at 9:20 AM

What kind of sand protection?
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BillNJ Jul 5, 2008 at 5:23 PM

Interesting page! I especially like the photo of your meal. Cheers from New Jersey, Bill
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cheapskate Apr 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM

you ate zebra meat?!?!
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SLLiew Sep 5, 2007 at 9:48 PM

Wow... Namibia. That's faraway. Great stuff especially on sand dune surfing. Cheers, SL
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nixca316 Mar 6, 2007 at 6:06 PM

Advance happy birthday to us! I dream of going to Namibia one day...I'm dying with envy ;D
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Jim_Eliason Aug 24, 2006 at 6:01 PM

Nice tips!
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diageva Feb 16, 2005 at 1:28 AM

Same hotel, same restaurant :))) nice memories with your page ...thanks :)
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pepples46 Feb 15, 2005 at 9:11 PM

I am not good at bargining, I feel its not right. would like to have a Herero Doll. ..I heard Namibia is very beautiful, maybe one day I will see for myself. tks for the infos. good page
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850prc Jan 8, 2005 at 12:20 PM

Absolutely correct, Tzu. : ) When in Windhoek, you have to visit Joe's Beerhouse! Very nice page.
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Luchonda Jan 8, 2005 at 12:08 PM

Hi Thlin - i loved Namibia too - esp.Etosha national Park Greets from Belgium