Namibia, for all its wide open spaces and canopy skies, retains an aura of mystique. Perhaps it’s the fact that the country is made up of four different ecosystems – arid deserts, vast river plains, rugged mountains and the salt and clay pans that give rise to the red dunes of Sossusvlei. Namibia is the gentle quiet of total escape, but history buffs and thrill seekers will also find much to savour in ancient rock paintings and desert adventure sports like sandboarding and quad biking. Your Namibian adventure can include a trip to Etosha National Park, home to hundreds of thousands of flamingos who settle on the salty Etosha Pan. Here are some ideas on how to see the best of Namibia…