Travelogues Namibia

After a cozy breakfast in the open air, we set off on the 300km journey to the southwest coast. The gravel roads were a challenge, but the scenery was beautiful. Finally, we...

Today was the longest stage of our journey. 500 km to Keetmanhoop and mostly straight. Forever straight ahead, with nothing but the landscape on both sides. The drive took about...

On Sunday before New Year's Eve we started around 07:30. We left our home Desert Jekyll and gathered at Röschies' friends Stöckies, Knickies, Harry and Monique, Sonja and Medos...

24.12.2018 - Christmas Eve We left the desert and drove to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay to Mike's Guesthouse - once again a friend of the family. Mike has newly built the...

When we were in Swakopmund, we took a day trip to Cape Cross. The first European settlers arrived at Cape Cross. However, we didn't go there for that reason, but because there...

A photo strip of zebras

Yesterday, when I arrived in Divundu, I actually wanted to refuel. But they didn't have any diesel in the whole town... In the evening, they would expect the diesel truck and...

Today's stage, with over 500 km, 400 of which on rough gravel roads, was not really planned. The lodge was also not well chosen, as it is 60 km away from the entrance to the...

After sleeping for a few hours, I was awoken by a sudden jolt from the stewardess. She handed me a small cup of water. I saw that my parents, as well as Jan, were still...

On the way to Windhoek, we stop at a traditional market and stroll through the handmade products, most of which are made of wood. The journey continues into the city. In...

One of the most scenic campsites is located at Spitzkoppe. This red granite looks like giants have been playing with the rocks and stacked them loosely on top of each other!...

Our current location is the Vingerklip Lodge, named after the striking rock that resembles a finger. Here you can take smaller hikes, enjoy a beautiful sunset with a fine drink,...

I live here in Ludwigsdorf, Klein Windhoek, one of the good neighborhoods of this city. The living conditions here are largely 'Western', except for the fact that there is no...

The Waterberg, about 300 km north of Windhoek, was our first stop on the tour with Friederike in October. The campsite was very natural and was our favorite until the end. Our...

The drive to Lüderitz today took about 4.5 hours and about halfway through, the landscape suddenly changed. The Namib Desert showed its face and it reminded me a lot of the...

Big Trip

Tok Tokkies are beetles with long legs that scurry through the desert. We took a guided hike to get closer to the Tok Tokkies and other desert inhabitants. During the hike, we...

The German influence from the colonial era is still clearly visible and audible in Namibia. Many Namibians are of German origin, and even though they have been living here for...

I travel not only for fun, but also went on a trip to the north with the Legal Assistance Center: legal advice for a local NGO in Sesfontain and a workshop on sustainability,...

Today, after a hearty breakfast and final preparations, we drove to Fish River Canyon. About 200 km on mostly gravel road, the last 20 were easily drivable with the 4x4. The...

Jule, who had her birthday at the beginning of the year, we gave her a horseback ride in the desert as a gift with the six of us. And for that, we had to go to Swakopmund. We...

Big Trip

Well, I don't even know where to start, so much has happened here. When we arrived, we first had a little safari with our Lando and were able to see ostriches, oryx, and of...

Well, I actually wanted to drive to Spitzkoppe today and spend the day there... When I arrived, I was able to take some photos with my DSLR camera (pictures will follow), but...

Weekend trip to the coast with a visit to Walvis Bay, where the country's largest port is located and the sand dunes at 'Sandwich Harbour' merge directly into the sea.

A small sweet town in the middle of the desert. Highlights: the German names everywhere, the city's charm

The journey was a bit shorter than planned, taking 09:35 hours. And anyone who tells me that you can sleep on the plane, well, you won't convince me. Despite having a double row...

It took 2 billion years to form the canyon - we took a day to explore it - appropriate?

Unsere Reise hat uns heute in die Sanddünen der Namib nach Sossusvlei geführt. Der rote Sand rund um die ausgetrockneten Lehmfelder lädt zum besteigen ein. Doch so ring wie die...

The illuminated watering hole at Okakuejo Camp attracts various animals during the day as well as at night. During the day, mainly antelopes come to drink water, and at night,...