Our colleagues in Namibia commemorated their Independence Day on 21 March, celebrating their rugged country’s unique people and beauty.
Following a 30-year struggle against occupation by Apartheid South Africa, which had administered the territory after World War I, Namibia officially achieved independence in 1990.
Today the country is a popular tourist destination known for its stark beauty and unique attractions.
A Glimpse of Namibia’s Beauty
Deadvlei, Sossusvlei: Ancient camelthorn trees rising from a white clay pan beneath towering red dunes.
Sossusvlei Dunes: Some of the world’s most photographed dunes, glowing orange in shifting desert light.
Deadvlei Landscape (wide view): A surreal meeting of white clay, scorched trees and massive dune walls.
Etosha National Park: One of Africa’s great wildlife reserves, home to elephants, lions, giraffes and vast salt pans.
Epupa Falls: Dramatic cascades along the Kunene River, surrounded by rugged cliffs and baobabs.
Kavango Region: Lush river landscapes shaped by the Okavango River and traditional homesteads.