BikeTours.com president and founder Jim Johnson went on tour in Namibia in 2014. Read below to see his reasons why you too should visit this amazing country.
See the tour: Bike and Train in Namibia
1. Land of contrasts and extremes You’ll travel from the wild Atlantic coast with its seaside towns, stark deserts, and bizarre landscapes of the Skeleton Coast, littered with whale bones, to the dense jungles of Etosha National Park, one of Africa's finest game reserves. Along the way, savannah, bush lands, and mountains soar over endless desert.
You’ll also experience Fish River Canyon, African’s longest canyon (nearly 100 miles long and up to 17 miles wide!); the Namib Desert, the world’s oldest and one of the largest; and the Sossusvlei, the world’s highest dunes.
2. “The Greatest Wildlife Recovery Story Ever Told” [youtube]aTEronQVyuc[/youtube]
While most of Africa is facing a massive poaching crisis, Namibia is seeing increasing wildlife numbers and is home to the world's largest cheetah population, as well as growing numbers of zebras, black rhinos, desert elephants, and lions. You’ll meet many key players behind Namibia’s conservation success story and hear about the positive impact of tourism—and why your travel here helps improve the lives of the nation’s people and save the lives of its wildlife.
3. Train travel https://youtu.be/ObbgaKqC7fs
Beyond talking about all the wildlife you saw, imagine telling your friends you traveled across Namibia on a private train—and by bike! The Desert Express offers comfort, safety and first-class service including an elegant lounge, bistro bar and spacious restaurant with the best in Namibian cuisine. Compartments have climate control and private bathrooms.
4. Serenity 
Namibia is one of the least populated countries in the world, and you’ll visit some of the country’s least populated areas. You’ll experience peace and stillness like perhaps nowhere else, with its seemingly endless desert expanses and captivating landscapes. And the sky at night? You’ve never seen so many stars.
5. Adventure with the comforts 
You’ll encounter Namibia’s vast beauty while enjoying the highest standards of comfort, safety, and service. The train travels the longer distances during the night, making it possible to see more of the country and allowing plenty of time during the day for bike trips. Two knowledgeable guides accompany you aboard the train and on each day’s easy rides, and a support vehicle is always nearby to shorten the riding or give a helping hand (of course, you may also stay aboard the train if you prefer).
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