Namibia
by Jodi Lucas | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Namibia, Travel Articles, What to do
Photo by Jonatan Pie on Unsplash If you’re thinking about traveling through Africa, I’m pretty sure the likes of Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa are the first destinations to come to mind. I don’t blame you as these are Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. But,...
by Leandra Slabbert | Jan 4, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Namibia, What to do
Namibia is an exquisite and unique part of Africa situated on the continent’s South Western region. Though you may think there is little to see and do in a place so remote, unsurprisingly every adventure travelers’ dream destination. Thanks to the country’s diverse...
by Leandra Slabbert | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the place...
by Leandra Slabbert | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog, Namibia, Travel Articles
If we do say so ourselves; Namibia has to be one of the most underrated places in all of Africa! Not many people are aware of the incredible experiences hidden in this majestic corner of the continent. Namibia isn’t all sand dunes and sunshine, it’s a place immersed...
by Bronwyn Paxton | May 3, 2016 | Blog, Namibia
The Ugab Save the Rhino Trust Camp, the base camp for ‘Save the Rhino Trust’, is located along the southern banks of the roaring Ugab River, within seeing distance of the impressive Brandberg Mountain – the highest mountain of Namibia. The camp runs a small education...
by Sarah Duff | Jul 1, 2015 | Blog, Namibia
Namibia’s flagship national park is, without a doubt, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Unlike other parks, where you have to go looking for animals, Etosha National Park’s animals come right to you – as long as you’re near a waterhole. All you have to...
by Sarah Duff | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa
A walking safari is so different to staying in a lodge in the bush. A lot of lodges offer ‘walking safaris’ which are great, but if you are looking for a more engaging bush experience then a 4 or 5 day walking safari could be for you. On a walking safari the place you...
by Sarah Duff | Mar 4, 2015 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Here’s our guide on how to pick the best time of year to go on African safari in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Kruger National Park, South Africa The best time of year to visit Kruger National Park (as well as most wildlife parks in South...
by Sarah Duff | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog, Namibia, Travel Articles
Namibia is often overlooked as a safari destination in favour of the more famous South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. Namibia, a huge, sparsely populated country to the north west of South Africa, may not have the stereotypical safari settings of rolling savanna that...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog, Botswana, Namibia, Travel Articles
Dr Bruce Paxton (Zoologist and lover of open fires under the African skies) and his girlfriend drove themselves through Botswana, heading for the Okavango. This is a very candid reflection of Dr Paxton’s experience of Africa, perhaps a few things we don’t...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Mar 20, 2014 | Accommodation, Blog, Namibia
Situated within the dry Namib Desert on the 37,000 hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve lays the wonderful Kulala Desert Lodge. Made up of 23 thatched and canvas ‘kulala’ with en-suite bathrooms and decks, each unit is constructed on a wooden rise to catch the...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Mar 20, 2014 | Accommodation, Blog, Namibia
Situated in the Ongava Game Reserve to the south of Etosha National Park, in Namibia is the lovely Ongava Tented Camp. Guests are encouraged to unwind in the main area constructed of stone, canvas and thatch, and equipped with a bar and swimming pool. Here, guests...