Category Archives: Tourism

Hoanib 6 – River bed to the coast

Posted on 26 March, 2015 by Anders

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 →

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Hoanib 5 – Amspoort

Posted on 25 March, 2015 by Anders

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 →

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Hoanib 4 – morning game drive

Posted on 25 March, 2015 by Anders

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 →

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Hoanib 3 – river bed and sundowner drive

Posted on 24 March, 2015 by Anders

On our first evening we were offered a short drive and of course we wanted to start exploring the area. We headed east with our guide and driver; Gert… …passed this poor Akacia tree that was ripped apart by an … Continue reading →

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Hoanib 2 – flying to the lodge

Posted on 24 March, 2015 by Anders

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 →

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Hoanib 1 – on the road

Posted on 23 March, 2015 by Anders

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 →

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REST – Rare & Endangered Species Trust

Posted on 22 March, 2015 by Anders

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 →

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Map of Namibia

Posted on 8 March, 2015 by Anders

We have had a map on the wall for some time. After each trip we marked overnight stays with a dark blue pin and visits with a white pin. Today I took down the map but first I had a … Continue reading →

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Hoanib teaser

Posted on 3 March, 2015 by Anders

Last weekend we were on an amazing final adventure in Namibia. I have hundreds of photos and I really want to tell you all about it but it will take some time so for now I will just tease you… Friday … Continue reading →

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Overnight at Spitzkoppe

Posted on 19 February, 2015 by Anders

Returning from “The Bridge” the sun was getting low… …and it was time to prepare for dinner… …and a sundowner. Fireplace prepared… …and meat ready. We had a really nice camping spot with the Spitzkoppe right in front of us… …as … Continue reading →

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