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Namibia is one of Africa’s most striking destinations, celebrated for its vast open landscapes, dramatic desert scenery, and sense of true remoteness. Travelers are drawn here for the surreal beauty of the Namib Desert, the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, and the haunting shipwreck-strewn Skeleton Coast. It’s also a fantastic destination for wildlife lovers, with Etosha National Park offering excellent safari experiences and the chance to see elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes gathering around waterholes in an otherwise stark and beautiful landscape.
Beyond its iconic scenery, Namibia offers memorable experiences such as stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world, exploring the German colonial architecture of Swakopmund, meeting Himba and other local communities, and heading into Damaraland to track desert-adapted elephants and rhinos. Because distances are long and services can be sparse, it’s important to plan routes carefully, allow extra driving time, and book lodges or camps well in advance during busy periods. A 4x4 vehicle is useful for more remote areas, and travelers should carry plenty of water, fuel awareness, sun protection, and offline navigation tools.
The best time to visit Namibia is in July, with February also being a strong option based on travel popularity. July stands out as the peak month, likely appealing for its dry-season wildlife viewing, cooler temperatures, and ideal conditions for exploring the desert landscapes.
Two exciting days await us in Etosha National Park. In the first minutes of the drive, we are lucky to see many animals and even a lion. We stop at a waterhole where we can...
We will pack up our tents early and head towards our second to last destination, Etosha National Park. The weather is perfect, and today we are looking forward to a nice hotel...
Day 2 starts with a real highlight. We're going on a safari 🐘 After nearly an hour, our guide spots a small group of 5 desert elephants 🔍. There’s also an 8-month-old young bull...
When we arrived at the edge of Etosha NP, the journey was better than expected. Most of the road was asphalted, so it took us just under 3.5 hours to drive the 300 km. On the...
Animals from small to large
On Thursday my good friend and neighbor Erik picked me up and took me to the airport. The flight to Jo'burg took about 9½ hours and after a movie and dinner, I was able to doze...
Honestly, I still lack a post about the previous week. Unfortunately, it's not finished yet because I'm currently having a hard time writing regularly. I thought it might be...
Day 16, 12.01.23, Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch The day starts early at 6 o'clock, as Cindy decides to get on the bike earlier this time to avoid the midday heat. So I take...
Yesterday we entered Namibia and took a boat to a super cool lodge, which is located on the Zambezi again. The beautiful bird is a bee-eater, which is widespread here. Currently...
From Lüderitz, we continue south to our last major stop, the Fish River Canyon. Unfortunately, we cannot go hiking there because it is currently not allowed due to the...
Since we read different recommendations for the campsite, we would like to spend a night there. And we have to agree with all the positive reports: the campsite is a dream and...
We are going to Pelican Point, where the kayaking starts right away: It's amazing how close the seals are. Such playful, friendly animals! We keep getting wet because they...
Our first campsite is just over an hour from Windhoek. This is our first time driving on gravel roads, where we properly reduce tire pressure, and also our first 'river'...
Travel Impressions A very interesting place with a lot of German history. Here, the Atlantic Ocean and the desert meet directly. A wonderful sight from the airplane that...
The time passes very differently here in Namibia. I couldn't say from the feeling if I've only been here for 10 days or maybe seven or eight months. Maybe it's because of the...
Since we are all a bit crazy, on the 28th we embarked on an adventurous experience. The Röschmi's and Wilsenacks headed to the headquarters of the skydivers in Swakopmund. As we...
19th Nov. 2016 After three days of exploring Ethosha NP, we are now traveling along the Caprivi Strip towards Botswana. The environment suddenly changes, as the villages of the...
Before checking out of our hotel, we have a good breakfast and then lunch before heading to Spitzkoppe Mountain. On the way there, we briefly stop at Skeleton Beach, where we...
We spent a comfortable night on a soft bed with white bed linen, a room with an outdoor shower and a great view of the Etosha Pan. We were also spoiled with a delicious dinner...
We will spend two nights in a hostel in Lüderitz. Camping is not recommended there due to the extremely strong wind and salt. We will stroll through the streets, have dinner at...
At the beginning of our journey, we already came here to camp and because we liked it so much and the guest farm is on the way south (our next destination), we want to let the...
On foot, we set off with a guide to search for rhinos. We are very excited because we have rarely seen rhinos before - and when we did, we were always far away and in a car....
Highlights: grandiose cozy campsite - view, facilities, panoramic view of the accommodation, wonderful sunsets, morning drive with guide, coffee and cake by the pool, cooking...
Hello new campsite!
After Swakopmund, it was time to go back to the desert. After a visit to a colony of Cape fur seals, we drove to Spitzkoppe, the Matterhorn of Namibia. While camping there, we...
We have had quite a lot of experiences in the past few days. Here's just a brief overview, but more photos to come: - Wild horses of Aus - Luderitz (a German-influenced and...
The same day we made Dune 45, we arrived at Bushmans Farm and went on a game drive. Our guide for the game drive was a Bushman, as they call themselves. He drove us around his...
Early in the morning, we leave our camp again and set off on the Namibian roads. When we stop for lunch, the guys have to pitch in to get the truck dug in sand back on the road....
Today we can sleep a little longer as some members of our group are going to take a canoe trip on the Orange River. Afterwards, as always, we pack up our tents and hit the road....
Finally able to sleep in 😴 and just let the day come to us... On Day 7, we are going to enjoy ourselves and start with a delicious breakfast with the world's best coffee 🤩 in a...