Namibia: Open Skies and Endless Horizons

A land of open skies and endless horizons, Namibia is renowned for captivating vistas, sculpted red canyons, and some of the most spectacular sand dunes on the planet. The Namib desert, with its shimmering mirages, swirling sand seas, and apricot-colored parabolic dunes, has been described as a Technicolor dreamscape. What’s more, the mighty power of wind and water is stunningly displayed where desert sands are juxtaposed against roiling swells of the south Atlantic Ocean. On this journey you'll have the opportunity to marvel at these geological wonders and admire the remarkable creatures that make their home in this vast and varied landscape–leopards, rhinos, zebras, antelopes and elephants. By merging academically and aesthetically, direct experience of a unique and otherworldly landscape, this program ofers opportunities to learn about Namibia’s geological, ecological and cultural signifiance.