Category: Namibia

Today we leave Uis and head toward one of Namibia’s better-known sights: Twyfelfontein. The name comes from Afrikaans and means “Doubtful Fountain.” What’s behind that curious name and what’s there to see? More on that later. We have around 150 kilometers (about 93 miles) ahead of us, following the now-familiar gravel roads of Namibia. By… Continue reading Dubious Spring – Day 10

As expected, the night at our accommodation was wonderfully quiet. After all, the next town, Khorixas, is still over 20 kilometers (about 12.5 miles) away. Our host, by the way, drives his school-aged grandchildren to and from school every day – a lovely daily routine that speaks volumes about life out here. We start the… Continue reading Damaraland – Day 11

Michael had planned to get up at 5 a.m. this morning to step outside and admire Namibia’s stunning starry sky and the shimmering Milky Way. Well… he did wake up briefly, but the warm duvet won out against the cold desert night. And cold it was indeed. Here, we regularly experience temperature swings of about… Continue reading Canyon with a Stone Finger – Day 12

The night under the still slightly lopsided mosquito net turned out better than Michael had feared. So when the alarm went off at 5:00 a.m., he and Annette were reasonably rested. An early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., and we were all set to depart at 6:45. Today’s destination: Etosha National Park—a must-see for about two-thirds… Continue reading Waving by the Roadside – Day 13

Since it’s possible to drive your own vehicle through Etosha National Park, we decided to take the scenic route across the park on our way to Ghaub. The trip would take a bit longer, as the speed limit inside the park is 60 km/h (about 37 mph) due to the abundance of wildlife. But the experience promised… Continue reading Driving Through Etosha – Day 14

We’re staying in the oldest building on the grounds of Ghaub Nature Reserve & Farm, dating back to 1895. It’s a beautiful, historic structure—well preserved, with high ceilings, thick stone walls, and vintage windows and doors. At the same time, it’s been thoughtfully modernized, with a contemporary bathroom, refrigerator, and everything else you might need.… Continue reading Into the Green – Day 15

After breakfast, we say our goodbyes to Ghaub and hit the road again, heading for our next destination: the Waterberg. After a short stretch of dusty gravel road, we join a paved main road and soon reconnect with the B1 national highway heading south—the same route we took from Tsumeb. Today’s leg will cover roughly… Continue reading Waterberg – Day 16

As we’ve grown used to in the past few days, the morning greets us with sunshine, clear skies, and crisp cold air. We take the chance to work a little on the blog and upload a new post. Meanwhile, we snap a few shots of the beautiful central area of Waterberg Guest Farm, bathed in… Continue reading Giraffes (Almost) in Windhoek – Day 17

Our final full day in Namibia has begun. Tomorrow evening, we’ll be flying back to Germany. It’s a bittersweet feeling. Breakfast at the Ti Melen Boutique Guesthouse is, once again, a generous spread. The friendly staff asks if we’d like eggs—just like they have every morning—but we politely decline. After weeks of eggs and bacon,… Continue reading Red Dunes in the Kalahari – Day 18

Today marks our very last day in Namibia. This evening, we’ll board a flight via Frankfurt and head home to Berlin. After checking out of the charming Ti Melen Boutique Guesthouse, we make our way to the Craft Market in Windhoek—our final stop to pick up a few souvenirs. The market is a colorful collection… Continue reading Urban Nature Escape in Windhoek – Day 19