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…
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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…
Looking for Holiday Inspiration? Check out the New York Times 52 Places to go in 2014
The New York Times has released its ‘52 Places to Go In 2014’, and if you are undecided about where to go for your 2014 holiday, you might just get all the inspiration you need from this comprehensive and well thought out list. With a different destination for every week of the year, there really…
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…
Namibia – A Country Created from a Thousand Colours
The ancient San people say that Namibia is “the land God made in anger”, but when you look at the amazing scenery and ever-changing landscapes made from a kaleidoscope of colours, I think it is more likely that he saved all the best bits to create one breathtakingly beautiful country. Pictures and photos hardly seem…
