Namibia

Chris McIntyre went to Africa in 1987, after reading physics at Queen's College, Oxford. He taught with VSO in Zimbabwe for almost three years and travelled around extensively, mostly with a backpack. He first visited Namibia, driving from the far tip of the Caprivi to the Orange River, in 1989. There was too little time for the vast distances covered, but he was captivated by the country.In 1990 he returned to cover the ground in more detail, attending the country's independence ceremony in the process, before returning to the UK. There he co-authored the UK's first guidebook to Namibia and Botswana, published by Bradt, before spending three years as a shipbroker in London.Since then, Chris has concentrated on what he enjoys most: Africa. He wrote the first editions of Bradt's guides to Zambia in 1996 and Botswana in 2003, and since has co-authored several guides to Tanzania and Zanzibar, whilst regularly returning to Namibia, and continuing to ensure that it's up to date.Meanwhile Chris's day job is managing director of Expert Africa - a specialist tour operator which organises high-quality trips throughout Africa for individual travellers from around the world, including a very wide range of trips to Namibia. This also includes the Wild about Africa programme of trips guided by top professional guides.In his spare time, Chris maintains a keen interest in development and conservation issues, acting as advisor to various NGOs and projects associated with Africa. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and contributes photographs and articles to various publications. Now based in Dockenfield, Surrey, Chris and his wife, Susan, still regularly travel and research in Africa.Chris can usually be contacted by email on chris.mcintyre@expertafrica.com

• Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 The Natural Environment Physical environment, Flora and fauna, Conservation Chapter 2 Namibia Wildlife Guide Land mammals, Reptiles and amphibians, Marine life, BirdlifeChapter 3 History, Politics and EconomyHistory, Government and administration, Economy Chapter 4 People and Culture Population overview, Ethnic groups, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 5 Planning and PreparationWhen to visit, Highlights, How to travel and budgeting, Organising your trip, Touristinformation and national parks, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and high commissions,Getting there and away, What to take, Money, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Publicholidays, Shopping, Media and communications, Travelling positively Chapter 6 Health and Safety Health, Safety Chapter 7 Getting Around Namibia Driving, By air, By rail, By bus, Localtransport, Hitchhiking Chapter 8 Camping and Walking in the Bush Bush camping, Walking, Canoeing, Minimum impact PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 9 Windhoek History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, Travel agents and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Sports, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions outside Windhoek Chapter 10 The Central Corridor West from Windhoek: to the coast, East from Windhoek, South from Windhoek Chapter 11 The Southern Kalahari and Fish River Canyon Mariental, Hardap Dam Game Reserve, Eastof Mariental and the B1: the Kalahari, The B1 fromMariental to Keetmanshoop, Keetmanshoop, The deep south, Fish River Canyon Chapter 12 Lüderitz and the Southwest The roads to Lüderitz, Lüderitz, Excursions from Lüderitz, North of the B4 Chapter 13 The Namib-Naukluft National Park History, Flora and fauna, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Naukluft Mountains, Sesriem and Sossusvlei area, Solitaire area, The park's northern section Chapter 14 Swakopmund and Walvis Bay AreaHistory, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Around the towns Chapter 15 The Skeleton Coast Flora and fauna, Getting there and away, Dorob National Park, Skeleton Coast Park: the south, Skeleton Coast Park: the north Chapter 16 The Kunene Region Southern Damaraland, Northern Damaraland, Kaokoland Chapter 17 Etosha National ParkBackground information, Practical information, What to see and do Chapter 18 Highlands South of Etosha Omaruru, Otjiwarongo, Waterberg Plateau Park, Outjo Chapter 19 The Triangle and Bushmanland Otavi, Tsumeb, Grootfontein, Bushmanland Chapter 20 Ovamboland Tsumeb to Ondangwa, Ondangwa, Ongwediva, Oshakai, Oshakai to Ruacana, Ruacana Chapter 21 Rundu and the Kavango/Zambezi Regions (The Caprivi Strip) The Kavango Regions, Excursions into Botswana, Zambezi (Caprivi) RegionAppendix 1 Tracks and Signs Appendix 2 Language Appendix 3 Further Information Index

Recommended reading in Travel Africa magazine"Bradt's Namibia travel guide is invaluable for planning an itinerary." The Irish News "Bradt's Namibia travel guide is essential for planning your trip" Scotland on Sunday'A handy option.' Wanderlust 'Excellent' Sunday Times Travel Magazine