Introduction. History: Decisive Dates, Beginnings, Early Explorers, Enter the Germans, The Path to Independence, The Modern Republic, The Economic Balancing Act. People. Features: Religious Beliefs, Eating and Entertainment, The Arts, The Architectural Heritage, Active Pursuits, On Safari, The Predators, Grazers and Browsers, Namibia's Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles, Plant Life. Places: Windhoek, Central Namibia, Northern Namibia, Etosha National Park, The Caprivi, Northwest Namibia, The Skeleton Coast, The Namib, Southern Namibia. Travel Tips. Further Reading. Credits. Index.