Category: Namibia

Finally – we’ve arrived in Namibia! It’s just after 8 a.m., and the sun is shining! But before we dive in – let’s quickly recap the journey. At Frankfurt Airport, the baggage check with our cooler bag was surprisingly relaxed. We didn’t have to remove any liquids, laptops, or electronics – everything could stay packed.… Continue reading Finally Namibia – Windhoek – Day 1

The friendly man at the reception desk certainly hadn’t exaggerated — our room was remarkably quiet. No city noise, no background hum, nothing but pure silence. After a much-needed and almost unbelievable 10 hours of sleep, we were finally back to full energy. Before we could hit the road for our next leg, we needed… Continue reading South of the Tropic – Day 2

Good Morning, Desert! At 6:50 a.m., the Namib greets us with a sunrise behind the pool, while the morning star—Venus—watches the whole scene from above. We’re heading to breakfast early today because at 7:30 a.m., the gates to Namib-Naukluft National Park open. Our goal: Sossusvlei. But more on that later—there are still 60 kilometers (about… Continue reading Sossusvlei – Day 3

Today, we’re off to the sea! But before we hit the road, a quick note from yesterday: after our trip to Sossusvlei, we were covered in a good layer of dust. So we did some laundry and hand-wrung it out in towels as best we could, then hung everything over chairs outside to dry. We… Continue reading Heading to the Coast – Day 4

Walvis Bay greets us with brilliant sunshine – a welcome surprise, as this isn’t the norm here. About 150 days a year, the coast is blanketed in thick fog. We’ll explain why a bit later. For now, it’s a little chilly, but jeans and a hoodie do the trick. The air feels crisp and refreshing.… Continue reading Pelicans, Seals, and German History – Day 5

Today we say goodbye to our lovely accommodation at Desert Dreams B&B and head inland once more. But before that, we follow the coastal road north, with a few stops we’ve picked out along the way. As we leave Walvis Bay, the scenery on either side of the road changes from industrial zones to the… Continue reading Rich and Poor – Day 6

The day begins with a small but satisfying realization: the hot water system at our camp is working perfectly. Annette had to wait a bit for her shower to warm up, but since Michael likes to lounge in bed a little longer in the mornings, he lucked out with fully warmed-up pipes. The air was… Continue reading Hiking at Namibia’s Matterhorn – Day 7

Once again, the desert greets us with a magical sunrise, refreshingly cool morning temperatures – and silence. It’s hard to describe just how silent the desert can be, especially when you’re used to the constant buzz of life in Germany, or even more so in a German city. Sure, you might hear the wind rustling,… Continue reading The Silence of the Desert – Day 8

This morning, Namibia greets us with an overcast sky. Could it actually rain today? A quick look at the forecast on wetteronline.de shows some patchy clouds across the country but a 0% chance of rain. So yes—shorts it is! As we finish breakfast, our guide Cecil arrives at the guest house. Today, he’s taking us… Continue reading Elephants? Elephants! And More! – Day 9