Set your out-of-office reply, throw some clothes in a bag, dust off your passport, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you in Namibia. Whether it’s the big cats, game drives and wildlife encounters, the awe-inspiring scenery or the enchanting culture that has brought you to Namibia – you’re in for one heck of a holiday. For first-timers, safari in Etosha National Park is an absolute must. A salt pan so large you can see it from space, the park is also home to an incredible array of wildlife. Of course, no trip to Namibia would be complete without visiting the Namib Desert and exploring some of the highest dunes in the world in the Sossusvlei area. Watching the sun sink over the red-orange desert dunes is a worthy addition to your ultimate bucket list. After all of that climbing, you’ll be in need of a little rest. For that, head to Skeleton Coast, a once-treacherous stretch of coastline that’s now recognised as a place of beauty and tranquillity. If your idea of relaxation is a little less solitary and generally involves long lunches overlooking the water, Walvis Bay offers a cluster of restaurants and bars dotted along the esplanade. The area around Walvis Bay is also home to one of the largest flocks of flamingos in the whole of Southern Africa.

If you’re dreaming of an adventure that’s a little out of the ordinary, Namibia is it.