Namibia offers an unparalleled playground of excitement for adrenaline junkies and adventure enthusiasts alike. From the towering dunes of the Namib Desert to the rugged coastline of the Skeleton ...

The entire west coast of Namibia in Southern Africa is bounded by the Namib Desert, which means “vast place” in the Nama language. Exploring this remote region takes you to red sand dunes, clay pans, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the Namib Desert in western Namibia. At 55 million years old, Namib is considered the oldest desert on Earth. In this image, captured on 27 ...

The Namib Desert, a harsh yet captivating landscape, showcases nature's resilience where extreme temperatures meet the Atlantic coast. This region, known for its towering dunes and the haunting ...

Henrik May pioneers the sport of sand skiing in Namibia’s picturesque Namib Desert, home to some of the largest dunes in the world and thousands of miles from the nearest snow. Henrik May is the ...

For those who find themselves awed by arid landscapes, there’s no place like Africa. The continent boasts nine separate deserts, including a vast Sahara that sprawls across much of the north, the rust ...

Namibia is one of the most remote places this filmmaker has traveled to. This country in Southern Africa is bordered by the Namib Desert, which means “vast place” in the Nama language. Visiting this ...

Award-winning wildlife filmmakers tell the behind-the-scenes story of “Lions of the Skeleton Coast." Step into the untamed world of the Namib Desert with these extraordinary storytellers, whose ...

Although there are other coastal deserts bounded by cool ocean currents (e.g., the Atacama, the Baja, etc.), the Namib is the only desert in the world where endemic flora and fauna have evolved in ...