The Coast
The Freezing Benguela Current Of The Atlantic Flows From Antarctica Northward Along The Namibian Coastline And Meets The Hot, Dry Air Of The Namib Desert, Forming A Thick Fog Bank Which Often Penetrates Inland Up To 55 Miles (90 Km). The Best Time To Visit The Coast For Sunbathing, Fishing, And Surfing Is From December-February; June-July Is Cold And Rainy.
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La Digue Island
La Digue Island La Digue Is A Granite Island That Has Spectacular Rock Formations And Secluded Beaches. The Best Way To Travel Around This, The Fourth Largest Island In The Archipelago, Is By Foot, Bicycle Or Ox-Cart. There Are Only A Few Vehicles On The Island. The Highest Point On This Small Two-By-Three-Mile (3x5 Km) Island Is 1092 Feet (333 M). A Lovely Walking Trail Is Found From La Passe To Grand' Anse, And Can Be Completed On Foot Or By Bicycle. We Spent Three Days Exploring The Island By Bicycle And Would Have Loved To Have Stayed Longer. The Island Is Reached
Curepipe
Curepipe Curepipe, A Large Town Located On The Central Plateau, Is A Good Place To Shop And Cool Off From The Warm Coast. The Extinct Volcano, Trou Aux Cerfs, May Be Visited Nearby.
Domaine Des Grand Bois
Domaine Des Grand Bois In This 2000-Acre (800 Hectare) Forested Park, Located North Of Mahebourg On The East Coast, Roam Stags, Deer, Wild Boar And Monkeys.
Skeleton Coast Park
Skeleton Coast Park Skeletons Of Shipwrecks And Whales Dot The Treacherous Coast Of This Park Which Stretches Along The Seashore And Covers Over 2000 Square Miles (5000 Km2) Of Wind-Sculpted Dunes, Canyons And Jagged Peaks Of The Namib. Skeleton Coast By Amy Schoeman (Souther Book Publishers) Is A Superb Pictorial And Factual Representation Of This Fascinating Region. Fog Penetrates Inland For Over 20 Miles (32 Km) Almost Every Day And Often Lingers Until The Desert Sun Burns It Off At 9:00-10:00 A.M. When The Wind Blows From The East, There Is Instant Sunshine. The Park Is Divided Into Southern And Northern Sections. The Southern
Silhouette Island
Silhouette Island Located 15 Minutes Northwest Of Mahe By Helicopter, Thu Unspoiled Granite Island Is The Third Largest Island In The Seychelles And Can Be Seen From The North Coast Of Mahe Mountains Rise To 2427 Feet (740 M) On This Thickly Forested Round Island That Is Approximately Three Miles (5 Km) Jn Diameter. Accommodation - Tourist Class: * Silhouette Island Lodge, The Only Lodge On The Island, Has 12 Bungalows With Ensuite Facilities. Activities Include Nature Walks, Snorkeling And Diving.
Praslin Island
Praslin Island Praslin, A Granite Island Located 25 Miles (40 Km) North¬east Of Mahe, Is The Second Largest Island In The Archipelago Covering 15 Square Miles (38 Km2). The Island Is Less Mountainous Than Mahe But Still Has Hills Over 1150 Feet (350 M) High. Beaches Are Less Crowded Than °N Mahe. Cote D' Or Beach, Located On The Northeast Coast, Is Considered To Be One Of The Best Beaches On The Island.
Swakopmund
Swakopmund The Resort Town Of Swakopmund, Located On The Coast And Surrounded By The Namib Desert, Has Many Fine Examples Of German Colonial Architecture. Accommodation - Tourist Class: * The Hansa Hotel Is An Attractive Hotel With 34 Rooms With Private Facilities. * The Strand Hotel Is Located On The Beach Front And Has 42 Rooms With Private Facilities. Cape Cross Seal Reserve Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Home Of Over 200,000 Seals, Is Open Daily Except Fridays From 10:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.
Kaokoland
Kaokoland This Is A Region Of Rugged Mountain Ranges Interspersed With Wide Valleys Bordered On The West By Skeleton Coast National Park. Wildlife Is Sparse But Includes Elephant, Giraffe, Oryx, Ostrich And Some Black Rhino And Lion. Himba Tribes Are Often Seen In The Region. If You Wish To Visit A Himba Village It Is Customary To Wait A Distance From The Village Until Someone Comes And Invites You In. If You Come Across A Village That Is Deserted, Please Do Not Take Anything That You May Find Lying Around. Due To Their Nomadic Life-Style, The Himba Often Leave Possessions Behind As
Mombasa
Mombasa Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya with a population of over 600,000. This island, 307 miles (495 km) from Nairobi on a paved road, is a blend of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The old harbor is haven for dhows carrying goods for trade between Arabia and the Indian Subcontinent and Africa, especially december-april. Kilindini ("place of deep water") is the modern harbor and largest port on the east coast of Africa. Built by the Portuguese in 1593, fort Jesus now serves as a museum. The old town is Muslim and Indian in flavor with winding, narrow streets and
Damaraland Wilderness Reserve
Damaraland Wilderness Reserve This Privately Operated, 1620-Square-Mile (4200 Km2) Reserve Is Situated Between Etosha National Park And Skeleton Coast National Park In Northwestern Damaraland. This Is An Arid Mountainous Region Of Spectacular Rugged Scenery. Wildlife Is Sparse And Should Be Considered A Bonus. However, Many Consider The Search For Wildlife Which Has Adapted To A Near-Waterless Environment Well Worth The Effort. Wildlife Includes Desert Elephant, Black Rhino, Lion, Desert-Dwelling Giraffe And Hartmann's Mountain Zebra. Wildlife Migrates East And West Along The Dry River Beds In Search Of Food And Water. Accommodation - Class B: * Etendeka Mountain Camp Is A Tented Camp (16