The sparsely populated, mostly desert nation of Namibia extends north to south along a sizable stretch of southwest Africa’s Atlantic coast. Sitting just north of South Africa, and also sharing a border with Angola, Botswana, and Zambia—the country spreads inland hundreds of miles to encompass some the continent’s most beautiful and distinctive landscapes.
The big draw to Namibia is the big game. With healthy numbers of lions, elephants, giraffes, the world’s largest population of cheetahs, and plenty more animals—wildlife flourishes in Namibia, making it a premiere destination for safari. Depending on where you are in the country, you’re all but guaranteed to see lots and lots of wild animals, unperturbed by humans, and living in their natural habitat.