See African Wildlife and Nature through Windhoek

Namibia is an important country for African tourism with around 18 percent of its employment coming from this sector of the economy. The capital city and most important one is Windhoek. This city is located on a height of 5669 feet but it`s temperature is hot for a city at such altitude. This is because the rocky mountains in the Southern, Eastern and Western direction harbor it from the chilly winds from the South. The warm air flows from North and make the city very warm. The winters are without much rain and nights are mostly cool. Most of the people landing in this city with cheap flights to Windhoek would find themselves staying or passing through this city for travels that they plan ahead into the country.rnThis country has a lot of geographical extremes making it very unique and a place for huge wildlife biodiversity. It has the world’s oldest desert with the highest sand dunes. Some people call it the living desert because of the wildlife that it supports in different kinds. This country accessed through flights to Windhoek; is also said to have a big sky because of the huge endless desert and savannah landscapes which make it a spectacle of nature. There are about 40 species of marine mammals, 200 species of terrestrial mammals and above 600 species of birds that you can find here and the amazing flora consists of not less than 4000 reported plant species. rnWith the help of cheap flights to Windhoek many extreme sports are also popular here. Take for example sand boarding and wind surfing. The 4x4 rides are popular for safari trips or even for the breadth taking desert cruises. Another way that is becoming popular for seeing the national parks, coastal wildlife and other spectacular natural sceneries is through helicopter. If you get the chance to plan such a mini air trip, there surely are places to go that nobody would want to miss with cheap, convenient and safe Cheap flights to Windhoek rnAn important place for wild life for a lot of endangered species is the Mercury Island which is located off the coast of Luderitz which is accessible by boat or helicopter. It is an important coastal site for breeding of sea birds. Nearly three quarters of all Bank Cormorant birds are found here, a place not to be missed through instant and cheap flights to Windhoek. Among other animals and mostly bird species, Mercury Island also has the country`s biggest African Penguins colony. rnSeal colonies can be found at different times in the National Park. The Etosha National Park is a place that should never be missed for its amazing population of wild African elephants and black rhinos complete the perfect African wildlife vacation using the best flights to Windhoek. The Walvis Bay at the end of the desert dunes is a place of a great number of wildlife creatures like the endless number of flamingoes found upon the salt deposits upon the Southern End of the bay. There can be an astonishing variety of waders and sea birds also to be found here as well. The mouth of the bay has a place called the Pelican Point which is important for whale, dolphin and fur seal sightings.