Namibia maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. Namibia map detailed map of namibia national parks. Namibia, in southern africa, boasts remarkable natural attractions such as the namib desert, the fish river canyon park, etosha national park and the kalahari desert. Namibia botswana caprivi strip 50 caprivi strip angola otjihende steirandberge kaokaland 20. This map features fascinating experiences plus recommended accommodation. Detailed map of namibia showing the location of all major national parks, game reserves, regions, cities and tourism highlights. Nearly all of the sites 17 out of 19 are important for species of. This gives these tyres a large surface area, and helps to prevent the vehicle from sinking or getting stuck. It is now some 22 years since namibia gained her political independence, when we became masters of our destiny. Bitterwasser lodge and flying centre in the kalahari. Most of the sites are coastal or inland wetlands map 1. Sperrgebiet national park, namibia sense of africa, based in windhoek, is namibias leading inbound tour operator, not only in respect of size, but also in. Other geological maps are produced by the geological survey of namibia.
The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives. That one flies with it in a very hot region of africa another function makes clear. Ours is now a country known for its institutionalised democracy, peace and stability, and a wellmanaged economy. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.
Theres a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. One of the best nights of our namibia trip and not because of the place but because of the people. Bitterwasser lodge is situated between uhlenhorst and hoachanas, it was founded by the namibian farmer and glider pilot, peter kayssler. Namibia has a population of less than 2,0 million people and with a land area of 825,418 sq km, the population density is one of the lowest in the world at less than 2 people per km.
The special bitterwasser profile was created and now it forms the basis for navigation in namibia in a whole series of gliders. Roads are named, with distances between points and it shows gps coordinates of major intersections. With bitterwasser pan reachable in a few steps, bitterwasser lodge has accommodations, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a shared lounge. Bitterwasser lodge and flying centre in the kalahari namibia. This map should not be used for lifting coordinates by measuring from the grid lines, as the large scale and type of projection does not permit accuracy sufficient for road navigation.
The lodge offers accommodation in 22 deluxe bungalows, 14 rondavels and 6 farm house rooms. So the bitterwasser season 20192020 was not bad, in comparison it was quite good. When youre done, you can download your namibia travel guide to your phone or tablet, or print it as a pdf. These rates differ significantly from the pure bitterwasser lodge prices, since the whole airfield management, flight office team, workshop team, vehicles, etc. Sperrgebiet national park in namibia my guide namibia. Welcome to bitterwasser lodge mariental namibia accommodation. Namibia is famous for gliding namibia safari and lodges. Kalahari farm house has a swimming pool and a campsite. It includes all national, major and minor roads as well as many 4. Our namibia map is well researched, very thorough and is an important planning tool for any upcoming namibia trip. The nomadic san people were the only inhabitants of namibia until around 2,000 years ago, then, over the centuries many ethnic groups began to settle the land.
Namibia maps world map world atlas atlas of the world. Bitterwasser flying centre in namibia my guide namibia. It is available from gondwana free of charge, or as pdf download. Namibias most popular national park, etosha, is included as a large inset to this map showing waterholes, camps, distances, toilets, picnic sites and roads in both the eastern and recently opened western parts of the park. If it is your first time off the tar, take it slow and build your confidence. This map shows towns, villages, main roads, secondary roads, tracks, airports, points of interest and sightseeings in namibia.
A bit of statistics on the bitterwasser season 20192020. Selfdrive driving tips and techniques driving speed on gravel roads generally, if you drive well and at moderate speed on gravel roads, you will not get into trouble. Welcome to bitterwasser lodge, enjoy a stay at bitterwasser lodge in the mariental area of namibia, all the information you need about accommodation prices how to book a room and directions to. View, select, enquire and book travel services from an online interactive map of namibia and botswana. Bitterwasser lodge gives visitors an ideal opportunity to experience the unspoilt beauty of namibia on the edge of the kalahari desert, with the comfort of a beautifully situated lodge. Welcome to bitterwasser lodge, enjoy a stay at bitterwasser lodge in the mariental area of namibia, all the information you need about accommodation prices how to book a room and directions to bitterwasser lodge mariental namibia. Republic of namibia namibias fourth national development. Find information about weather, road conditions, routes with driving directions, places and things to do in your destination. Namibia map page shows namibia with surrounding countries, its international borders, the official national capital dodoma, province capitals, cities, villages, roads, railroads and. The towns are consequently also relatively small and widely spread. The fantastic thermals of the kalahari desert provide the opportunity for not only incredibly fast, but also exceptionally long glider flights. Army map service, series 2201 sheets 29, 30, 33 and 35 cover all of namibia.
After a day full of activities, a beautiful place to rest and to relax is truly appreciated. Kalahari farmhouse explore namibia with infonamibia. The central plateau rises to 2606 m that is where cities are concentrated. Windhoek 268,2 walvis bay 52,058 view all cities in namibia. Clear sky, temperature 27, 0 mm, light breeze, 3 ms from eastnortheast. The large 3km diameter bitterwasser salt pan, provides the runway system and is the. You will often see lodge vehicles, especially those regularly contending with deep sand, with very soft tyres.
Site map how the site works tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to. Bitterwasser is a lodge and famous flying center located south of windhoek. This booklet is intended as a service to the citys customers and potential customers. By browsing through this site you agree to our use of cookies. Reasonable checking has been done to ensure that these tariffs, charges etc. Bitterwasser lodge is the ideal place for those interested in gliding, especially if you can bring your own glider.
He used the bitterwasser saltpan with its diameter of 3 kilometres as a runway system. Airline tickets the tickets will be sold at current prices. All you have to do is select the type of places youd like to include restaurants, museums, etc. There are rondavels huts, 22 airconditioned bungalows and a homestead on the dunes all in the african style. A wide variety of namibia maps including census area, historical, outline, political, relief, topographical and large color and printable maps by trending. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Most fuel stations in namibia will be able to do this for you. A handful of enthusiasts built a worldclass lodge to suit world record needs, bitterwasser lodge and flying centre. Look for places and addresses in namibia with our street and route map. Roads are named, with distances between points and it. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an.
Maphill presents the map of namibia in a wide variety of map types and styles. Namibia map with cities, roads and surrounding countries. They are subject to change without notice and such changes will be periodically inserted herein. Map of the rivers used as seeding information for the w a tershed procedure in idrisi.
The lodge features both wifi and private parking free of charge. About bitterwasser lodge and flying centre the magic of the kalaharis largest palmtree alley is testimony to gliding accomplishments of former guests, dating back as far as the 1960s. Thanks to both a wealth of indigenous cultures and a tumultuous colonial history, its people speak nine different languages, including some of the khoisan languages which include the clicks that. Since then we have, without exaggeration, reached a number of important milestones in our development. Bitterwasser flying centre, namibia welcome at bitterwasser lodge flying centre of namibia, i.
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