Finally! Today, we were about to enter Etosha National Park and immerse ourselves in the incredible African wildlife. The anticipation was high – would we get to see one, or even all, of the “Big Five” today? We were beyond excited, no doubt. And it didn’t take long for something […]
Read MoreWildlife
Namibia – Day 8/14 (Brandberg – Etosha Trading Post)
Day 8 marked the long-awaited arrival at the renowned Etosha National Park. We were, of course, thrilled to finally embark on a true African Safari at our own pace. However, over the past few days, we’d noticed some issues with the car’s ignition – it was becoming increasingly difficult to […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 7/14 (Omandumba – Brandberg)
As the sun rose behind our tent on day 7, we woke up at the Three Elephants Campsite in Omandumba. Today marked the halfway point of our journey – how quickly time flies when adventure awaits at every turn! We began the day with a leisurely breakfast while observing the […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 6/14 (Spitzkoppe – Omandumba)
Our sixth day in Namibia started after a restless night – sleep had been nearly impossible due to the oppressive heat, with no breeze to cool the tent. Thankfully, we woke up before dawn and stepped outside to witness a breathtaking sunrise through a natural stone arch close to our […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 5/14 (Swakopmund – Spitzkoppe)
Well rested after a good nights sleep in the Stiltz hotel, we awoke excited for today’s “Little Five” desert tour. Similar to the “Big Five” (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, and African Buffalo), the “Little Five” are their smaller, yet equally fascinating counterparts inhabiting the Namibian deserts and savannahs. Spotting these […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 4/14 (Walvis Bay)
On Day 4 of our Namibia adventure, we planned something different from the previous days. Instead of exploring the arid desert landscapes, we decided to spend the day at sea, searching for whales and visiting one of the famous Cape fur seal colonies along the coast. So, we set off […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 3/14 (Sesriem – Deadvlei – Swakopmund)
Deadvlei, located in the Namib Desert within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, is one of the most iconic and photogenic spots in Namibia. The name “Deadvlei” translates to “dead marsh” in Afrikaans, which is a fitting description of the once vegetated area. It’s a surreal, ancient, and almost otherworldly landscape, characterized […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 2/14 (Namibgrens – Sesriem)
We began our first full day in Namibia with the sun streaming into our tent. After breakfast, we set off for our next destination, the Sesriem campsite, located just outside of Sossusvlei. This area has gained popularity in recent years among tourists and landscape photographers, thanks to the striking sight […]
Read MoreNamibia – Day 1/14 (Windhoek – Namibgrens)
In the summer of 2023, my partner and I made the decision to embark on a two-week roof tent camping adventure through Namibia. We’d heard countless stories about this vast country’s breathtaking landscapes and the incredible wildlife that inhabits it. As outdoor lovers with a deep passion for animals, Namibia […]
Read More