The Rough Guide to Namibia

Practical travel guide to Namibia with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Namibia. The Rough Guide to Namibia also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Namibia, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.

The Rough Guide to Namibia covers: Windhoek and around; the Southwest; the Southern Kalahari and the Far South; Central-Northern Namibia; the Central Coast and Hinterland; Etosha and the Far North; the Northeast and Victoria Falls.

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Namibia, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Skeleton Coast National Park to family activities in child-friendly places, like Etosha National Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Fish River Canyon.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Namibia entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Namibia give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for rafting down the Zambezi River, wildlife- and birdwatching or skydiving.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Sossusvlei, Victoria Falls, the Kalahari and Windhoek's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Namibia, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Namibia, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Namibia, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Namib Desert dunes and the spectacular Brandberg and Twyfelfontein.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and many more locations in Namibia, reduce need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.