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Country Fact File : Namibia
Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia
Because Namibia has one of the world's most barren and inhospitable coastlines, it was largely ignored by European explorers and this is why, even today, so many parts of it remain unexplored. Wedged between the Kalahari and the chilly South Atlantic, Namibia has deserts, seascapes, bushwalking and boundlessness. Blessed with rich natural resources, a solid modern infrastructure and diverse traditional cultures, it is a beautiful country of vast potential. It is home to some of the world’s biggest sand dunes, as well as some outstanding national parks including the world famous Etosha.
| Location | Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and South Africa |
| Area | 825,418 sq km |
| Border Countries | Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia |
| Climate | Desert; hot, dry; rainfall sparse and erratic |
| Terrain | Mostly high plateau; Namib Desert along coast; Kalahari Desert in east |
| Highest Point | Konigstein 2,606 m |
| Natural Hazards | Prolonged periods of drought |
| Environmental Issues | Very limited natural fresh water resources; desertification; wildlife poaching; land degradation has led to few conservation areas |
| Population | 1,927,447 |
| Ethnic Groups | Black 87.5%, white 6%, mixed 6.5% |
| Religions | Christian 80% to 90% (Lutheran 50% at least), indigenous beliefs 10% to 20% |
| Languages | English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages: Oshivambo, Herero, Nama |
| Type of Government | Republic |
| Capital | Windhoek |
| Independence Day | 21 March 1990 (from South African mandate) |
| Chief of State/ Head of Government |
Prime Minister Theo-Ben GURIRAB |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD); South African rand (ZAR) |
| Time | GMT +2 |
Did you know?
Etosha National Park is one of the world’s greatest wildlife viewing areas
The Fish River Canyon is 160km long and 27km wide
The skeleton coast is one of the world’s most inhospitable areas
Useful Numbers & Web Addresses
International dialing code: +264
Police tel: 10111
Ambulance tel: 211211
British Embassy: P O Box 22202, 116 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek. Tel: (264) (61) 274800
Embassy in UK: 6 Chandos Street, London W1M 0LQ. Tel:020 7636 6244
01727 250250
Duration and Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 Weeks | £600 |
| 4 Weeks | £1050 |
| 6 Weeks | £1480 |
| 8 Weeks | £1920 |
| 10 Weeks | £2400 |
| 12 Weeks | £2880 |
| Group Size |
|---|
| Maximum 14 plus staff. |
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