We were hoping to experience great game viewing when we boarded our small boat on the Chobe River for a sunset cruise. We were certainly not disappointed. Within minutes we spotted our first crocodiles silently gliding through the murky water. The surrounding river bank is a haven for wildlife, and we admired a playful family […]
An early start this morning as we wake-up in the Okavango Delta, just enough time to grab a coffee then into the mokoros for a short ride to another island where we set of in two small groups for a 3 hour walk. Very informative, learning about the Delta, its flora and fauna and actually feeling part […]
Today was awaited with much anticipation. We spent the morning in Maun organising supplies for our 2 night camping trip in the Delta. G.A.P provides all the equipment and food but make sure you take drinking water, warm sleeping bag, insect repellent and toilet paper (and don’t forget some liquid refreshments for the evening sundowner).
After driving […]
We farewell Windhoek for the cattle farming region of Northern Namibia and the small town of Gobabis and our lodge. After a quick lunch we were invited to meet the San Bushmen in their village. These nomadic people live traditionally and invite tourists to visit so they can explain their unique way of life.
We were fortunate to […]
Our wakeup call was at 4.30am and shortly after a hot cuppa we were in the minivan bound for the Sossusvlei region which is part of the 50000 sq km Namib-Naukluft National Park. We reached the entrance to Sossusvlei just as the first rays of sun appeared promising a wonderful calm day. Another 60km and we […]