In Namibia, the German influence can be seen in most of the towns. From the lofty Lutherian Church spires to the black criss-cross wooden trimmings and pitched roofs. A large percentage of the Namibia population is German or of German extraction. Numerous Afrikaans people and black employees are also able to speak German fluently.

There is a even daily German newspaper in Namibia. Tour operators and nature reserve camps have Bilingual websites for both English and German readers. Namibia is an eccentric mix of old and new and in the city of Windhoek this can easily been seen with old buildings standing cheek and jowl with modern structure. The desert climate can be draining at time and a BMW rental car with air conditioning is perfect for visiting all the places of interest.

The saying goes “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and diamonds are not only Namibia’s best friend but the life blood of a lot of industry in the region. The diamond companies use shallow to deep-water mining operations using expensive marine vessels and crawlers. These ships literally suck up the diamondiferous material from the sea floor. For the shallower spots scuba teams manhandle large suction pipes along the sea floor. "