10 Facts about Botswana
We have focused predominantly on Namibia with these posts, but that is by no means all that there is to the Southern African region - in fact I think it's…
We have focused predominantly on Namibia with these posts, but that is by no means all that there is to the Southern African region - in fact I think it's…
Earlier this week Namibia's capital city, Windhoek, had a cloud burst like I haven't seen since I was a little girl, call it better drainage, better contruction or a change…
We had a long drive from Vic Falls through to Mazambala Lodge but we still lingered over the champagne and orange juice, eggs benedict, chocolate croissants and fresh muffins. It…
It was time to head out of Chobe and across the border into Zimbabwe, making our way towards the world heritage site of Victoria Falls. We were a little…
Our wake-up call on 14th was 5am - some would say ridiculously early, but I think our guide was vindicated when she spotted two lioness right inside the lodge gates,…
The clouds were gathering as we ate an early breakfast and headed out of Nkasa Lupala northwards again towards Katima Mulilo. We decided to take the longer stretch of gravel…
By Ben C. At 4:30 am, the shrill of my alarm pierces through the veil of slumber. Fumbling around my room with the vestiges of sleep still in my eyes,…
From Etosha we headed northwards, first through Tsumeb and Grootfontein, and then on the B8 all the way to Rundu. As we passed the veterinary fence the private game, dairy…
The first stop on our trans-Caprivi 'family adventure' would be eastern Etosha. When we were here last, in July, we had failed miserably to find any lions which was the…
One of the most amazing experiences in Africa must be standing atop a rocky outcrop, looking over a vast and seemingly endless horizon. And if there is a cold gin…
What to do in Windhoek? The bustling capital of Namibia is a city that proudly wears its history on its sleeve. Buildings, monuments and neighborhoods not only weave a narrative…
Yes!! Namibia has one of the most extensive and best-maintained road networks in the region. Navigation is easy, as all junctions are sign-posted, and crime is very low along all…
In total, Namibia has 27,600 miles (44,400 km) of roads, most of which (56%) are gravel, but many are also tar and dirt, and 90% of the major highways are…
If your driver’s license has a photo and is written in English, you can use it in Namibia. Otherwise, you will need to apply for an international driving license or…