Le Roux van Schalkwyk Tobie de Klerk
Tobie de Klerk
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he most spectacular geological phenomenon in Namibia is without a doubt the Fish River Canyon. The Canyon is the second largest in the world. It was formed over millions of years by the slow erosion of sand and stone by the water that flows in the Fish River. Visit the lookout point on the western side and watch the sunrise. The Orange River is a hub of activity and adventure, with river rafting a popular activity down the rapids. There are other attractions in the south, such as the ghost town of Kolmanskop, just outside the historic town of LĂźderitz, which in itself is well-worth the visit. Indulge in fresh LĂźderitz oysters straight from the Atlantic Ocean off the Namibian coast. Further south, on the border between Namibia and South Africa, Oranjemund is a diamond town that only recently opened to the public. Play a few rounds of golf on a course most frequently visited by grazing springbok and gemsbok, explore the Dabaras Canyon on the road toward Rosh Pinah or the lookout points along the Orange River just outside this quirky little mining town.
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