Namibia, which is bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean, is home to an astonishing variety of natural wonders that make it an unparalleled travel destination.

The Namib Desert, considered the oldest on earth, stretches along the western side of the country and borders the Atlantic, creating breath-taking vistas and adventure opportunities that make the region a must-visit destination on Namibia holidays.

Sossusvlei/Sesriem is a popular and accessible desert destination and a good place to base a desert adventure. It is possible to drive or book transportation from the capitol of Windhoek, or fly to one of the high-end lodges nearby.

This area is a clay pan surrounded by dunes that color-shift from light orange to maroon with the changing light, and Dune 45 is a reasonable climb that offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding dunes and other features. The Namib is a living desert, and animals and plants dot the scenery.

Quadbike tours are another popular way to explore the desert. Quadbikes are similar to four-wheel all-terrain-vehicles, and these tours take visitors deeper into the desert for views of unspoiled mountains, dunes and wildlife. It's easy to see why these tours have become a fixture of many Namibia holidays. Quadbikes also can be rented for self-guided tours.

As the desert joins the Atlantic Ocean, the dunes drift close to the water's edge and visitors take to the sand, renting boards to ride down the dunes in a unique twist on a traditional sport. Instead of surfing the waves, riders races down the sand toward the waves instead of on them. No surfing experience is needed, and less-experienced sand surfers can ride the boards on their stomachs.

Namibia holidays aren't complete without activities to put visitors in touch with the country's dominant feature, the ever-changing desert. Know more details about Namibia holidays by visiting website.