Along the edge of Namibia’s Walvis Bay Lagoon, flamingos gather by the hundreds.

They feed on microscopic algae stirred up by the shallow tides — a quiet daily ritual set against the backdrop of ancient desert dunes.

This is one of the most important coastal wetlands in southern Africa — and one of those places that’s even more powerful to experience in person.

Not every moment on safari is loud — sometimes it’s the quiet ones that stay with you the longest.

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Images with thanks to:

1: Ray Khan

2: Pascale Allieri

3: Irvind Ghai

4: Ian Bailey

5: Bill Widen

6: Chris & Abby Drivdahl

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