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The country of Namibia is so thinly populated and remote that not many people knew that it even existed till Brangelina arrived there. Well, when you are Angelina Jolie, things are different. She fell in love with Namibia when she filmed the movie "Beyond Borders." And Brad Pitt just follws her like a pet dog.
After the rather long stay in France, they are now camping in Namibia and rented the whole Burning Shore luxury resort (7 Luxury Rooms and 5 Luxury Suites). Their baby, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, was also born there on May 27, 2006. In other words, if you wanted to rent a room and take their pictures there, forget it - the privacy was absolute. But if you want to enjoy a truly tranquil vacation, you can stay at the resort, which by American standards is not that expensive. It is located on the edge of the largest sand dunes in the world, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in between Swakopmund and Walvis Airport.
Why go to Namibia?Well Bill Gates and his wife went on their honeymoon there. And so did Rachael Ray. Apart from safaris, of course, you can also enjoy the beach right outside the resort. Plus, the location is perfect for windsurfing, horseriding, fishing/flyfishing, white water rafting, paragliding, skydiving, and if you are in mood for something less taxing, you can go hiking or birdwatching. And if you are a fan of Dick Cheney and like to shoot, hunting is an option. For those of you who want to enjoy golf, Rossmund golf course at the edge of the Namib Desert is only ten miles away.
How to get there?A little bit tricky for Americans, but like most trips to Africa, you will need to change planes in Frankfurt to arrive in Windhoek. There are also connecting flights from South Africa. Domestic flights connect most major towns in Namibia. Related link: Will Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie live in The Dominican Republic? Photo courtesy: Burning Shore Resort |
