Self-Drive Holidays Namibia are one of 2019’s biggest travel trends, and if you planning to explore this magnificent country in the coming year, Damaraland should be right up there at the top of your travel itinerary. Why? Well, it’s remote (which is why many travellers skip it), it homes some of the world’s last remaining…
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Social Weaver Birds – Weaving their Magic Across Namibia
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…
10 Inspirational Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Damaraland
It’s in the middle of nowhere, which is perhaps why Damaraland is left off so many Namibian Travel Itineraries, but if you want to witness one of the most beautiful landscapes in Southern Africa, this is one place you simply shouldn’t miss. A remote and dry area boasting wide open spaces, enchanting rock formations, tribal…
A Rare Glimpse into the Lives of Namibia’s Himba Tribe
With a population of just 2.5 million, Namibia is one of the least populated countries in all Africa, but it homes some of the most colourful and fascinating people in the world, namely the Himba Tribe of Kaokoland in the Kunene Region. An indigenous group of around 50,000 people, the Himba Tribe migrated to Namibia…
The Desert Adapted Elephants of Damaraland: Namibia’s Gentle Giants
All elephants are special, but if you have been lucky enough to witness the desert adapted elephants of Damaraland, you will understand just how special Namibia’s gentle giant really are. A species that has adapted over the years to the harsh conditions of the semi-desert environment in which they live, Namibia’s desert adapted elephants are…
Exploring Damaraland: Off the Open Road and in to Namibia’s Wilderness
Road tripping in Namibia just wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Damaraland, a rugged, scenic and untamed area that has much to offer the international traveller. Often excluded on self-drive itineraries due to its remote location, Damaraland really is in the middle of nowhere, but it is precisely that which makes it truly unique….
Travel Bucket List 101: Next Stop Namibia
There are few places left in the world where one can truly escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life… but Namibia is one of them. A vast and beautiful country with a tiny population of just 2.48 million inhabitants, Namibia is one of those places where you can drive for hours and not…
Experience Namibia: Top 7 Things to Do on Your African Adventure
If it is true that Namibia is “Africa for beginners” then I worry about the rest of the continent. Why? Well, once you have visited this magical land of remote landscapes, prolific wildlife, and natural beauty, you may spend the rest of your life looking for something ‘better’. But chances are, you’re never going to…
Self-Drive Namibia Spring 2016: Fantastic Deals for Intrepid Travellers
With its breath-taking scenery and sparsely populated roads, Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure, and if Namibia has been on your Bucket List for quite some time, 2016 is definitely the year when you should tick it off! With an exchange rate of over 20 Namibian Dollars…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Road Tripping Namibia
It is impossible to sum up Namibia in just a few words, it is one of Africa’s most stunning countries after all, but if you are looking for a unique road tripping adventure in 2016, this sparsely populated gem should be right up there on the top of your bucket list. A land of ever-changing…
Trip of a Lifetime – What’s Yours?
If you could go anywhere in the world on a Trip of a Lifetime, where would you go and what would you do? Popular choices include Trekking in the Himalayas, Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, Sailing the Norwegian Fjords, and Sun Worshiping on the pristine beaches of Bora Bora, but there are so many…
Meet ‘Oupa ‘– The Friendliest Seal of Walvis Bay
If you are heading to Namibia on a self-drive holiday or overland safari adventure in 2015, there is one special activity that should be on your travel itinerary, and that is a boat trip in Walvis Bay. There are lots of different trips and tours available, you can take a speedboat, a catamaran or a…
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