NAMIBIA HOLIDAY REVIEWS
Namibia
Its towns and cities echoing a tyrannical German colonial era, the now independent country of Namibia with its desolate “Skeleton Coast” on the southern Atlantic shores of Africa is an intriguing holiday destination. Namibia is vast but sparsely populated, leaving plenty of wide open spaces filled with contrasting landscapes, from the dunes of themore
Its towns and cities echoing a tyrannical German colonial era, the now independent country of Namibia with its desolate “Skeleton Coast” on the southern Atlantic shores of Africa is an intriguing holiday destination. Namibia is vast but sparsely populated, leaving plenty of wide open spaces filled with contrasting landscapes, from the dunes of themore
Visit the Quiver Tree Forest in Namibia - Jean S.. Date of travel: Jan 2009
There is a great campsite 15km outside Keetmanhsoop in Namibia called the Quiver Tree Forest. They have electricity, running water, bathhouses, a pool, cheetas, and warthogs. They allow the public to visit with them when they are feeding. This is an unusually experience-being in a cage with a tame but wild animal.
Great Escape - Margot Hinz. Date of travel: Nov 2008
Living in Namibia for 10 years, I always looked forward to our annual camping trip. With our custom rebuilt WW2 LandRover packed with everything from tents to water we headed out, at least an hour later than planned. We hardly ever went on any main roads, opting for small unbeaten tracks or making our own. We were lucky (or unlucky) if we saw another car for 2 or even 3 days. With my father being a huge elephant enthusiast we would spend hours driving looking for, and usually finding them. There is nothing more incredible then coming face to face with a herd of wild elephants. One of my favourite camping spots is a camping place, next to the river, hidden away from the world. A couple of years ago, only the locals had access, now it is shared by a few lucky tourists and of course the elephants.
Living in Namibia for 10 years, I always looked forward to our annual camping trip. With our custom rebuilt WW2 LandRover packed with everything from tents to water we headed out, at least an hour later than planned. We hardly ever went on any main roads, opting for small unbeaten tracks or making our own. We were lucky (or unlucky) if we saw another car for 2 or even 3 days. With my father being a huge elephant enthusiast we would spend hours driving looking for, and usually finding them. There is nothing more incredible then coming face to face with a herd of wild elephants. One of my favourite camping spots is a camping place, next to the river, hidden away from the world. A couple of years ago, only the locals had access, now it is shared by a few lucky tourists and of course the elephants.
Namibian Holiday - Paul Dicks. Date of travel: Nov 2007
The 3 weeks spent driving around Namibia served to only whet my appetite for this wonderful country, while the cities are not particularly interesting the senic countryside more than makes up for this. The Etosha National Park is incredibly well run with fantastic facilities whether you decide to camp or go for the hotel style accommodation. The animals are everywhere you look as you drive around this vast park and it all feels a little surreal when you can sit in the comfort of your car watching a pride of Lions sleeping off last nights activity. The middle camp Halali has a waterhole that is lit up overnight allowing you to see the creatures taking turns to drink under the cover of darkness. After being totally wowed by Etosha we umm and aahed about going to Sosusvlei, whats the big deal with a pile of sand we thought? Well we were very glad that we went as the magic of experiencing a sunrise and sunset in this amazing place was the highlight of our trip. The eerie and desolate beauty is unlike anything I have experienced and I would strongly recommend that any visitor to Namibia does not miss this. After quite a few days of sightseeing we headed for the Canyon Roadhouse, this oasis appears out of nowhere and transports you to the wildwest, but with an awesome restaurant and a pool that makes you feel like you could stay here forever. The rooms are decorated along the same theme and there are also excellent camping facilities.
The 3 weeks spent driving around Namibia served to only whet my appetite for this wonderful country, while the cities are not particularly interesting the senic countryside more than makes up for this. The Etosha National Park is incredibly well run with fantastic facilities whether you decide to camp or go for the hotel style accommodation. The animals are everywhere you look as you drive around this vast park and it all feels a little surreal when you can sit in the comfort of your car watching a pride of Lions sleeping off last nights activity. The middle camp Halali has a waterhole that is lit up overnight allowing you to see the creatures taking turns to drink under the cover of darkness. After being totally wowed by Etosha we umm and aahed about going to Sosusvlei, whats the big deal with a pile of sand we thought? Well we were very glad that we went as the magic of experiencing a sunrise and sunset in this amazing place was the highlight of our trip. The eerie and desolate beauty is unlike anything I have experienced and I would strongly recommend that any visitor to Namibia does not miss this. After quite a few days of sightseeing we headed for the Canyon Roadhouse, this oasis appears out of nowhere and transports you to the wildwest, but with an awesome restaurant and a pool that makes you feel like you could stay here forever. The rooms are decorated along the same theme and there are also excellent camping facilities.
Namibia the savage - Gin Greenwood-Warner. Date of travel: Aug 2007
Please do not support Namibia. The beaches are awash with the blood of 80,000 baby seal pups. It is the most barbaric thing I have ever seen. One minute they are fluffy babies drinking on their mothers feeling safe and happy and the next they're been stabbed and worse, skinned alive. They try desperately to get away from this but the butchers hold on until it flops down a little pile of raw flesh. If you want footage I will happily send it to you. It is happening right now.
Please do not support Namibia. The beaches are awash with the blood of 80,000 baby seal pups. It is the most barbaric thing I have ever seen. One minute they are fluffy babies drinking on their mothers feeling safe and happy and the next they're been stabbed and worse, skinned alive. They try desperately to get away from this but the butchers hold on until it flops down a little pile of raw flesh. If you want footage I will happily send it to you. It is happening right now.
Namibian diversity - Francis De Wet. Date of travel: Jun 2006
What a wonderfully scenic country! The diversity in landscapes is incredible and a real photographer's delight - from the Fish River Canyon to the dunes at Sossusvlei, the granite massifs at Spitzkoppe, Waterberg Plateau and the rugged coastline, and the 'big sky' over Etosha pan. Unfortunately early mornings are a must - don't miss sunrise at Spitzkoppe (the camping is spectacular and right among the breathtaking rock formations), or at Sossusvlei, and early morning drives in Etosha are the best time to spot animals, including leopard. The driving distances are big, but the scenery along the way is spectacular.
What a wonderfully scenic country! The diversity in landscapes is incredible and a real photographer's delight - from the Fish River Canyon to the dunes at Sossusvlei, the granite massifs at Spitzkoppe, Waterberg Plateau and the rugged coastline, and the 'big sky' over Etosha pan. Unfortunately early mornings are a must - don't miss sunrise at Spitzkoppe (the camping is spectacular and right among the breathtaking rock formations), or at Sossusvlei, and early morning drives in Etosha are the best time to spot animals, including leopard. The driving distances are big, but the scenery along the way is spectacular.
Experience of a life time - Ulrich Dannecker. Date of travel: Oct 2005
My recent trip through the vast and often underrated Namibia, proved to be an experience of a life time. Ranging from the Namib Desert to the Etosha Game Park, the scenery and wildlife is abolutely breathtaking. In Etosha, you can see the Big 5, roaming free as nature had intended them to be. The overnight camps have luxurious cottages and rooms, available to hire at very reasonable prices.
My recent trip through the vast and often underrated Namibia, proved to be an experience of a life time. Ranging from the Namib Desert to the Etosha Game Park, the scenery and wildlife is abolutely breathtaking. In Etosha, you can see the Big 5, roaming free as nature had intended them to be. The overnight camps have luxurious cottages and rooms, available to hire at very reasonable prices.
The sights are breathtaking - Ulrich Dannecker. Date of travel: Apr 2005
Our 2 weeks travelling through Namibia proved to be far too short. Starting at the southern tip, on the border with South Africa, we had our first stop at Fish River Canyon. The sights are breathtaking, in fact it beats the Grand Canyon in scenery, yet not in size. At Ais-Ais, we had booked at Guest Lodge which was luxuriously appointed, there was a pool and hot springs. Envigorated, we drove a further 1000 miles to Etosha, one of the worlds' top Game Reserves. 3 days of the most exhilarating game viewing followed, we saw the Big 5, and every evening we sat by our camp fire watching the sun setting over the African bush.
Our 2 weeks travelling through Namibia proved to be far too short. Starting at the southern tip, on the border with South Africa, we had our first stop at Fish River Canyon. The sights are breathtaking, in fact it beats the Grand Canyon in scenery, yet not in size. At Ais-Ais, we had booked at Guest Lodge which was luxuriously appointed, there was a pool and hot springs. Envigorated, we drove a further 1000 miles to Etosha, one of the worlds' top Game Reserves. 3 days of the most exhilarating game viewing followed, we saw the Big 5, and every evening we sat by our camp fire watching the sun setting over the African bush.
Namibia - Miles Smith. Date of travel: Mar 2003
Self drive safari is a great way to see the wildlife in Namibia. We hired a landrover which had a tent on top! You simply drive up to the waterholes, put up the tent and wait for the animals to come and drink. Great holiday!
Self drive safari is a great way to see the wildlife in Namibia. We hired a landrover which had a tent on top! You simply drive up to the waterholes, put up the tent and wait for the animals to come and drink. Great holiday!
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