Namibia’s Wild Coast

Experience eerie landscapes and scenic views on the Skeleton Coast

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Ugabmund gate at Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Namibia’s Wild Coast

• Your First Safari in South Africa

• Around the World: Namibia’s Wild Escape; Cape Cross Seal Colony;

  The Best Day-trips from New York City and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Robotics at JPL

• From Social Media: The Annie Moore Memorial honors the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island

• Travel Grub: Namibian Venison Stew

• Curious Cove: Namibia’s Skeleton Coast: A Desert by the Sea

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Namibia’s Wild Coast

Once upon a time, it referred to Namibia’s entire coastline. Today, however, the term “Skeleton Coast” relates only to the stretch situated within the Skeleton Coast National Park. The park is 500km of shoreline, running from the Ugab River in the south to the Kunene River in the north.

The park’s ominous name has its origins in the spice trade routes, where wary sailors passed along Namibia’s desolate coastline on their way to and from India. Hindered by blinding sea fog prevalent off the coast, many ships met an unsightly end giving rise to a ship graveyard of sorts littered along the shore and favoured by photographers and nature-lovers alike. Scenic flights are also popular in the area, giving visitors a bird’s-eye-view of the maritime cemetery below

The seal colony in the Cape Cross Reserve is a sanctuary for the world’s largest breeding colony of Cape fur seals. Skeleton Coast, Namibia -Shutterstock

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Your First Safari in South Africa

Going on a safari in South Africa is one of the most exciting adventures you can have. It gives you the chance to see the famous Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo – in their natural home. These animals are not in cages or zoos, but roaming freely in the wild, just as they have for thousands of years. Seeing them up close is a powerful and unforgettable experience. You also get to travel through beautiful landscapes, from open plains and thick bush to rivers and mountains

Safari vehicle in Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Shutterstock

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Around the World

Namibia’s Wild Escape

Travel to the edge of Africa and discover Gmundner Lodge, where Namibia’s wild beauty unfolds before you

Cape Cross Seal Colony

Renowned as one of the largest settlement of these animals in the world, the colony of Cape fur seals at Cape Cross marks the spot where the first European explorer set foot on the coast of Namibia in 1486

Tiny Desert Creatures

Join an expert-guided 4×4 tour from Swakopmund to track chameleons, snakes, scorpions, and other small desert animals while learning about the Namib’s unique ecology

Visit Sesriem Canyon

Sesriem Canyon is located approximately 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The Tsauchab River has shaped the Canyon over millions of years and it is one of the few places in the area that holds water all year round

Waterfalls of the Kunene

The border river between Namibia and Angola, the Kunene, plummets down a 40 metre deep gorge at the Epupa Falls close to the nearby village of Epupa. In the Herero language Epupa means “falling water”

The Best Day-trips from New York City

Visiting New York City is an unforgettable experience—with its famous landmarks, world-class museums, and endless energy. But if you have a few extra days in your trip, why not take a break from the hustle and bustle and explore beyond the city?

There are many exciting places just a short drive or train ride away from NYC. From peaceful towns and beachside escapes to scenic hikes and historic spots, these destinations give you a chance to see a different side of New York and nearby states

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Robotics at JPL

JPL is the lead NASA center for robotic exploration, which means we send robots, not humans, into space. NASA has plans in the works to overcome huge challenges and send humans to Mars

Watch NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving morning

There’s some spaceflight action on tap on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), but you’ll have to get up pretty early to catch it. A Soyuz rocket is scheduled to launch from the Russian-run Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Thanksgiving at 4:27 a.m

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From Social Media

The Annie Moore Memorial honors the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island

Travel Grub

Recipe

Namibian Venison Stew

Curious Cove

Namibia’s Skeleton Coast: A Desert by the Sea

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