NAMIBIA
Still largely undisturbed, Namibia offers a truly authentic experience of Africa, with everything from wild sand dunes to sub-tropical towns, the vast Namib desert and Etosha National Park. Go sand-surfing or bush-walking, and hike through the Fish River Canyon. Best of all, sleep under some of the starriest, clearest skies in the world. With the climate so stable, there’s never a bad time to visit, but it’s worth avoiding South African and European school holidays. What with its currency pegged to the weakening South African rand, it’s never been better value to visit. namibiatourism.com.na