This story appears in the June 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine. At dawn, three weeks before the winter solstice, the last tendrils of fog curled gray against the pinking sky over a sand ...

This seriously luxurious lodge is located over 80 miles from the nearest town in the Namib Desert and has "minimal-to-zero" light pollution, making it one of Africa's many great stargazing spots ...

For those wishing to explore the Namib Desert, a variety of safaris and tours are available, ranging from budget-friendly camping trips to more luxurious accommodation options. Several of these tours ...

The process that contributes most to the Namib's unique ecosystem is the coastal, wind-induced "upwelling" that occurs along the Benguela shelf. The Benguela Current's effect is enhanced by a ...

The archaeology of southern Africa’s west coast desert belt has not received the same attention. The Namib Sand Sea, part of the Namib Desert, is on the west coast of Namibia. It is a hyperarid ...

Their color provides perfect camouflage among the powdery reddish sands of the Namib Desert, their primary habitat. These geckos have adapted their webbed feet not only to help them stay atop ...

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Whether you’re thinking of hitting the road or staying close to home for your next car-camping adventure ... shrugged off both a rainstorm and a desert windstorm as if they were nothing.

Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Have at Least One 'Pharmacy Desert' Aug. 23, 2024 — Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one 'pharmacy desert' where there is no ...

When desert ecosystems have been damaged or destroyed, how do we restore ecological functions, including those directly benefiting humans? Desert restoration is difficult, but possible. Aa Aa Aa ...

The world's oldest desert is to be blessed with one of the most listened-to songs - Africa by Toto. Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up a sound installation in the coastal Namib Desert to ...