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…
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This is What a Namibian Safari Holiday Looks Like…
Namibia may be one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Southern Africa, but very few of our friends and colleagues seem to know where it is, or what there is to see and do in this vast and sparsely populated land! Home to Sossusvlei – the world’s largest sand dunes, the windswept Skeleton Coast,…
Travel from Namibia to South Africa by Bus
Travelling throughout Southern Africa is a ‘Dream Holiday’ for many, but the distances are vast, and the international flights can soon push up the overall cost of your trip… so how do you travel from South Africa to Namibia, Botswana to Zambia, and Zimbabwe to Mozambique without blowing your budget…? Well, you will be pleased…
Snapshots of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on Namibia’s West Coast
After spending several nights in the rather hot and sweaty sand dunes of Sossusvlei, and driving through the Namib Desert, we were more than delighted to arrive in the pretty town of Swakopmund with its palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, and beautiful seafront restaurants! One of Namibia’s most popular holiday destinations, Swakopmund attracts thousands of local…
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…
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…
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