The Namib’s landscape could easily belong in a science fiction movie — endless dunes, otherworldly colors, and now, a ...

Explore the vast beauty of the Namib Desert through cinematic drone footage featuring endless dunes, unique terrain, and breathtaking natural scenery. #NamibDesert #TravelVideo #AerialPhotography ...

In 1990 newly independent Namibia became one of the world’s first nations to write environmental protection into its ...

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot—the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand ...

The Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts on the planet, provides an adventurous opportunity of sandboarding on its ...

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the Namib Desert in western Namibia. At 55 million years old, Namib is considered the oldest desert on Earth. In this image, captured on 27 ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Among the towering red dunes of Namib-Naukluft National Park in the central Namib ...

The place also offers an adventurous hang gliding experience, giving you a bird's-eye view of the stunning scenery. From the thrill of soaring through the sky to the breathtaking views of the desert ...

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) used a long lens to document what crews have termed one of the most spectacular features of the planet: the dunes of the Namib Sand Sea.

The rugged beauty of southern Namibia’s famous desert offers an unbelievable playground for adrenaline junkies. From the oldest desert on Earth to the highest sand dunes, adventure opportunities are ...