Namibia may be mostly desert yet birders will find it anything but barren. If you’re looking to tick off special sightings, make your way to these destinations. And pack the Namibia bird book that suits beginners and experts alike. By Romi Boom
Sossusvlei is one of Namibia’s must-see destinations and from the Vioolsdrift border post you could get there in a day’s drive. But that would mean speeding through some of Namibia’s most beautiful landscapes, which are especially spectacular in the early morning and late afternoon light. Text and pictures by Chris Davies