While Namibia is not as wildlife rich as neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, it homes more than a few magnificent bird and animal species to keep the most intrepid traveller entertained. There’s the desert-adapted elephants and lions, black and white rhino, and an abundance of giraffe, all of which have adapted to the arid terrain…
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Friday’s Photo Shoot: Never Ending Namibia
If there is one set of holiday photos I never tire of looking at, it would have to be those from our Self-Drive Tour of Namibia. The colours, the landscapes, and the vast array of wildlife still takes my breath away, so I thought we could head into the weekend with a few of my…
The Dramatic Landscapes of Damaraland – Namibia’s Best-Kept Secret
Damaraland may be one of the most arid and unforgiving areas of Namibia, but it is also one of the most scenic, and if your idea of the perfect African Adventure Holiday includes incredible wildlife sightings and unique cultural experiences, this ruggedly beautiful region belongs on your travel itinerary. Home of the Damara people, the…
Skeleton Coast National Park – Namibia’s Final Frontier
The Skeleton Coast National Park may be home to some of the world’s most inaccessible shores, hundreds of shipwrecks, and the driest and most inhabitable lands on planet earth, yet it remains one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in West Africa that is just waiting to be explored. When you approach the entry…
A Date with ‘Big Daddy’ in Sossusvlei
No trip to Namibia would be complete without a trip to the iconic landscapes and rust-red sands of Sossusvlei, and if you want to climb one of the world’s highest sand dunes, this is most definitely the place to do it! Home to Dune 45, Big Mama, and of course, Big Daddy, Sossusvlei has some…
Self-Drive Tours Namibia – Do You Really Need a 4×4 or Can You Drive with a Normal Car?
A question I asked about a million people before heading to Namibia on our recent self-drive tour was, do we need a 4×4 vehicle or can we self-drive Namibia with a normal car? The answers were pretty much 50 / 50, in that half of those I asked said a 4×4 was essential, while the…
Namibia – The Narnia of South-West Africa
Much like the fictional fantasy world of Narnia, the southern African country of Namibia is a world of magical landscapes, mysterious beasts, and a colourful history stemming back over thousands of years. A unique destination that has much to offer international travellers, Namibia is big, beautiful and boasts some of the world’s most unusual flora…
Next Stop… Namibia
Anyone who follows our blog will know that we have a bucket list of countries we want to visit as long as the Great Wall of China, but if there is one destination we are desperate to explore, it is the vast and beautiful land of Namibia. With the magnificent red dunes of Sossusvlei, the…
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