eco-system with its own fauna, flora
community, the Damaras, reside in
and wildlife. There’s no better way
the environs of the Brandberg and
to experience this splendour than
Khorixas (now known as the Erongo
from the birds eye view of a hot air
Region). This tribe - masters of the
balloon, one of the many activities on
skillful “click” language - lives off
offer. The Ugab River is the realm of
small livestock, mainly goats.
the desert elephant, and in its course
When
Namibia
Exclusive’s
four
from desert to coast, the Ugab River
lodges are complete, guides will assist
also provides a habitat for the black
with connecting to, and travelling
rhino and desert-adapted lion. Hot air
between, the lodges in their fleet of
ballooning, nature drives and soaking
purpose-built off-road vehicles, some
up the vastness, makes Sorris Sorris
of which are specifically designed for
a
the demands of high-end photographic
heavenly
refuge
nestled
among
balancing rocks.
safaris. High-end photography services
For Namibia Exclusive, they know
are another of the group’s specialist
the role they plan to play is crucial to
offerings, and for lovers of wildlife
the success of authentic conservation:
and photography, there can be no finer
“Conventional conservation methods
place to hone your skills... and fall in
are failing, so Africa’s wild places and
love with Namibia for the first time...
all are facing a precarious future. It’s
or all over again. Ask them about it.
the tourism industry’s responsibility to
generate
material
benefits
to
communities upon whose ancestral lands safaris take place.” The local
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