Ship of the Desert?
The Raft restaurant on the shore of Walvis Bay lagoon, in Namibia, is a welcome break from thousands of miles of sand! In Namibia you either have a surfeit of sand, or sea – there’s not much else. That’s not to say it isn’t one of the most fascinating countries we’ve ever visited, because it is. From the massive Fish River Canyon in the south to the tribal lands of Damaraland in the north; the huge dunes of Sossusvlei and parched pans...
Africa Planner – Why, When & How.
Our ‘rule of thumb’ guide to help you get the most out of an adventure to Africa. Its a snapshot of each country based on our opinions and experience and will help you ask yourself some relevant questions in order to make the right decisions. Like a country’s prey base, inoculations and political stability are a movable feast, so we’ll help you get up to speed on current information once you know where you wish...
Exceptional Etosha
Every mile in Etosha brings surprises. Etosha exceeded all our expectations – not only in wildlife sightings but also in the twelve hours we took to drive through it! Etosha, in Namibia is outstanding simply because of the barren salt-pan wastes that seem to stretch to eternity. Surrounding the pans are similarly Spartan areas that amazingly sustain a plethora of wildlife in significant numbers. Although we love all...
Top ten unusual places to stay in Namibia
Top ten unusual places to stay in Namibia Every new day in Namibia is different from the last – as are the places you’ll stay. Compared with Botswana, whose luxury tented accommodation is outstanding but somewhat formulaic, Namibia doesn’t quite have the edge on luxury but certainly presents the traveller with a variety we’ve not found elsewhere. Similarly, whereas Botswana is primarily a wildlife destination, Namibia is an adventure...
Top ten unusual places to visit in Namibia
By far the best way to explore Namibia is by self-drive. It gives you the freedom and independence to detour, pause or short-cut any aspect of your itinerary as the mood suits – and if you’ve pre-booked your accommodation, which is essential in high season, at least you know you’ve got a luxurious place to rest your head at the end of each day. We chose to circumnavigate the whole country over three weeks and did so in a clockwise...
Next stop – Namibia
Exploring the deserts, landscapes and wildlife of Namibia From 2nd – 22nd November 2015 we’re driving throughout Namibia in a 4×4 trying to cover as much of the country as possible in the three weeks we’ve allowed ourselves. The journey promises to be a fascinating mix of dramatic desert landscapes, wonderful wildlife encounters and luxury lodge layovers if all goes according to plan. We’re flying both...
