Spitzkoppe, also known as the "Matterhorn of Namibia," is a stunning group of granite peaks in the Namib Desert, located between Swakopmund and Usakos in Namibia. Rising dramatically out of the surrounding plains, the peaks reach a height of about 1,728 meters (5,669 feet) above sea level and are some of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the country.
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the east and south. With a population of 3,022,041 people in 2023, Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek.
Sossusvlei is a salt-clay pan surrounded by dunes, with the name "Sossus" meaning "blind river" in the Nama language, referring to the Tsauchab River that seeps away in the desert without reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The area is known for its impressive red dunes and crusted salt pans, offering a starkly beautiful landscape that attracts photographers and tourists alike.
Etosha National Park is a national park located in northwestern Namibia, known for its unique landscape and abundant wildlife. It covers an area of 22,270 km² (8,600 sq mi), making it one of the largest national parks in Africa. The park is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros.
Deadvlei is a white clay pan located near the salt pan of Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia. It is a unique landscape where camel thorn trees once grew but died due to drought, leaving behind black, scorched skeletons that have not decomposed due to the dry climate. The area is surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world, with the tallest reaching 300–400 meters.
