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Namib
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The Namib
Desert, the oldest unchanged desert, forms a barrier between the
interior of Namibia and the shores of the icy Atlantic Ocean. See the
highest dunes in the world rise up to meet the sky, their sands
reflecting the ever-changing light. Discover the mystery and fascination
of this spectacular landscape with its uniquely adapted array of
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The towering
sand dunes create parabolas of shade and light. Driven forward by the
wind, the barchans move north across the dry lake beds and will, in
time, engulf trees in their path. A combination of moisture from the sea
and detritus blown in by the easterly winds provide sustenance for the
flora and fauna that inhabit this moonscape. Listen to the dunes 'roar'
as grains of sand rub against each other as they cascade down the dune
slip face.
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Dates: March through to October |
 
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