You don’t have to go to far away from Windhoek to find interesting places to visit. Here is a list of posts from trips to the south and south-west of Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!):
Camping in Namibia – 1. Melrose
Less than an hour from town you find this nice place to camp.
A beautiful road throug the mountains.
Camping in Namibia – 2. Rooiklip
At the end of the Gamsberg Pass you find this little gemstone for your next camping.
This road leads all the way to Walvis Bay but we just wanted to see the Canyon and then had a fantastic sunset as a bonus.
The place to go if you want friendly guidance to the stars.
Strong legs? Try this! The view is a good reward if you make it.
Your American Wild West town in the middle of the desert. The apple pie is famous!
We drove the pass from the bottom up. The view up there is spectacular!
Remarkable camping spots!
The track we entered is not for the faint-hearted
New lodge close to Mariental
This used to be a hunting farm and there is still a lot of game!
Nice evening on a nice lodge.
To the south – Day 1 – to Sesriem
A nice day-drive to Sesriem with dunes and a beautiful lodge as the target
To the south – Day 2a – Climbing the dune
Early morning dune climbing…
To the south – Day 2b – Dead Vlei
…and then Dead Vlei!
To the south – Day 2c – Further south
A beautiful road but this is as far south as this “collection” goes. For further – check posts on Fish River Canyon.
To the south – Day 4 – North to Bagatelle
From the south to a fine lodge south of Windhoek
To the south – Day 5a – Bagatelle game drive
Wildlife in the Kalahari
To the south – Day 5b – Bagatelle horse riding
A new experience – Kalahari from the horseback
This place is so nice; you return!
Close encounter with a big and beautiful antelope
Hanna really wanted to ride again…
A new experience. Wildlife and a full moon…
Revisiting a lodge close to Mariental, three hours south of Windhoek
Africa Safari Lodge game drive
Late afternoon game drive