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We had left the camp before seven that morning and it was about half past eleven as we finally approached that infamous Skeleton coast. We headed for the mouth of the Hoanib river. Once upon a time the Hoanib river was a … Continue reading →

On our way from Hoanib Camp to the Skeleton Coast we had reached the dunes… …and saw tracks in the sand. Made by..? Yes, this Elephant. You can see his tracks in the background of the photo as well. These Elephants … Continue reading →

We had left camp before 7 in the morning, met the Elephants just after eight and half an hour later we came to the flood plain. End of January rains west of Etosha brought Hoanib river in full flood. The water continued … Continue reading →

Early Sunday morning, first day of March… …and we were doing a drive of some 50 km towards the coast. Ahead of us was a drive from the camp, in and along the river bed all the way to the Skeleton coast. … Continue reading →

Saturday afternoon and we were back in the car. Our guide helped us spot these very well camouflaged birds (Rüppell’s bustard, I think) while we… …where able to spot these Oryx ourself! The Oryx (Gemsbok) is the national antelope of … Continue reading →

Up early Saturday morning, February 28 for breakfast. Do you see Marie and Hanna coming in? Today we were going by car to the north-east of the camp; to an area that had a bit of recent rain and by … Continue reading →

We were at Doro Nawas and still had a bit to go to get to Hoanib – by air this time: We departed from Doro Nawas airstrip and headed north… …having some 45 minutes over a magnificent landscape. Bernd knows … Continue reading →

February 26 and Thursday afternoon. We left Windhoek for the final adventure. After 216 km and 2,5 hours on mostly tarred roads we reached… …Omaruru, a small but nice little town that was once a trading centre for Namibia with … Continue reading →

In October last year we visited REST – Rare & Endangered Species Trust, located on a small farm 47 km south of Otjiwarongo. REST is a non- profit organization founded in September of 2000.  The founder and current director, Maria Diekmann originally became interested … Continue reading →