Namibia

Windhoek is where every Namibian adventure begins and ends. Namibia’s capital may not be as famous as its safari parks, but there are plenty of interesting places to see in Windhoek. From engrossing museums to colonial landmarks, bustling markets, city…

The Spitzkoppe is a granite inselberg (standalone mountain) in the Erongo region of Namibia. It sits alongside the Pontoks, a small range of rounded mountains. All these mountains rise sharply from a seemingly unending plain, creating one of Namibia’s most…

Here are the seven best things to do in Namibia’s salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei to get the most out of your visit.  Sossuvlei is a great white salt and clay pan located within Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park. The…

Ever heard of the “Great White Place” that can be seen from space? Etosha National Park is Namibia’s largest wildlife sanctuary, home to one of Southern Africa’s best safari destinations. It  was established in 1907, spans about 22,750 square kilometers,…

Sometimes the best things come in small packages… An African safari holds the promise of so many great experiences and sights, especially spotting the Big Five. It’s exciting to spot an African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, rhino and lions in…

Here are the five best things to do in Namibia’s coastal city of Swakopmund to get the most out of your visit. Swakopmund is a small, quirky city wedged between dunes of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. It…

“East Africa or Southern Africa” is one question. “Group overland truck or private 4×4” is a completely different one, and it’s the one I get asked about most often once someone’s already picked a region. I recently sat down with…

Spotting the Big Five is hands down the “mane” event on an African safari (haha get it? Big Five pun? Lion’s mane… sigh…) Africa is well known for many things: breathtaking landscapes, tranquil sunsets, epic safaris, to name a few.…

Namibia is one of the most underrated places in all of Africa. It is a unique country: first a German colony, now a host of breathtaking sights. In 1884, it was known as the German South West Africa. It was…