Namibia

by Chris McIntyre

In 2010, Namibia celebrated 20 years of independence and tourism now grows by around 10% a year. The country€™s popularity as a safari and adventure destination has taken off and the infrastructure and amenities have improved dramatically to provide everything for the independent traveler or tourist. This thoroughly updated fourth edition includes all the developments in Namibia€™s accommodation, from guest farms to lodges to bush-camps, plus details on areas of natural interest such as the new Sperrgebiet National Park. Acclaimed author Chris McIntyre tempts adrenaline junkies with exciting opportunities for dune-boarding, ballooning and quad biking in the desert.  Coverage extends to the fascinating range of wildlife adapted to Namibia€™s climate, visiting bushman villages and guidelines on eco-travel. From the desolate Skeleton Coast to the lush Kavango and Caprivi Strip or the picturesque capital, Windhoek, Bradt has it covere

Genres: Travel

560 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read most of this one in conjunction with a four-week road trip in Namibia earlier this year. We relied heavily on it and while it was very well-organized (super important for a travel guide), well-written, and blessedly free of politics and snark, it really was quite out of date. This isn't really the book's or author's fault as I'm sure there will be an updated version released within the next year or two. But this edition was published in 2019, which means that the information was gathered in 2018. Many restaurants and some accommodations were out of business, and prices for everything had in most cases more than doubled. Obviously covid changed much about travel and tourism and again, none of this is the book's fault, but in 2023 and going forward this one just won't be of much practical use to folks traveling to Namibia. Still, we were glad to have it on this trip - we found the driving advice (types of rental cars, possible routes, hazards to watch out for, points of interest, scenic drives, etc.) particularly helpful.

[David Burns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Namibia ** Digital version read and referred to before and while traveling in Namibia (May 2022)

[Mojca · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 - 4 ½ stars

[Diana Theobald · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as travel guides to Namibia go, Bradt was my favorite. The others were fine, but this one was the most comprehensive. Version 6 dropped in September 2019.

[Barbora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide for Namibia - but do keep in mind that the 6th edition was published before the pandemic, so some of the more detailed recommendations are a little out of date, and so are the suggested prices. That said, it’s still perfectly usable for planning, as all the major sites haven’t changed. It was also great on the go, as it is quite descriptive about road conditions. The book is divided by regions, and there are plenty of recommendations for food, accommodations and activities. I loved the wildlife guide, with full-colour images and detailed descriptions, which was very useful on safari and saved us from long hours of searching and arguing about what we saw. It also includes a bit on identifying animal prints! The bird section could be a little bigger. Would absolutely recommend as a great guide to Namibia.

[Travis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was by travel guide prior to moving to Namibia for two years. It served me well.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

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