CENTRAL REGION

The Central Region is edged by two deserts, the Namib desert to the West and the Kalahari to the East. Traveling north one perceives that the region is rich in mineral wealth and animal life, while southwards there is a vast plain of scrub and rock. The Central Region is dominated by Namibia's capital, Windhoek. As it has an international airport, Windhoek is a convenient point for overseas tourists to begin or end their tours, as well as providing a good base for local excursions.