Namibia is a land of bewitching variety from the warm rust-red sands of the Kalahari to the wild waves that pound the formidable Skeleton Coast; from the elegant German architecture of Swakopmund to the simple mud huts of the Himba people Its endless roads make it eminently accessible to independent travellers Equipped with a car they can explore deserted diamond-mining towns ponder ancient engravings at Twyfelfontein marvel at herds of zebra at Etosha's great saltpan & tuck into ultra-fresh oysters at Walvis Bay Now in its fifth edition this is the most established guide on the market with in-depth coverage of wildlife environment history & culture plus invaluable practical advice for Namibia veterans & Africa novices alike