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Drive in Swapokmund dunes turned bad

Posted by andi31

Namibia: Drive in Swapokmund dunes turned bad Jun 6, 2010 I was traveling with a group of friends in Namibia and I had a great time. On this tour we came to Swapokmund, Namibia and some of us decided to go on a desert tour with Tommy´s Tours and ...

The Namibian City of Windhoek

Posted by greekcypriot

... GUIDE OF THE NAMIBIAN CITY OF WINDHOEK. The Namibian city of Windhoek carried the architectural, linguistic and culinary stamp of Namibia's German colonial past. WHY WINDHOEK? It sits in the rugged Khomas Hochland, the spine of mountains running down ...

15 things to see in Namibia

Posted by starlagurl

... found this list of cool things to see in Namibia from Trifter: The photos are pretty amazing. 1. Visit the Matterhorn of Namibia (The Spitzkoppe) 2. See the Second Largest Canyon in the World 3. Visit One of the Oldest Artist Colonies on the Planet 4. ...

digital routeplanner for Namibia (Namroutes)

Posted by klaasannen

... .com. I downloaded the program on my PC and it's very easy to use! Rik 80% of my trips that involves Namibia is a combination with either South Africa or Botswana. So Namroutes won't help me with that. Are the routes loadable into my GPS ...

Namibia a hidden gem

Posted by shawnbuckle

drove around namibia for 2 weeks, from windhoek to the fish river canyon and then to swakopmund then to etosia, beautifull country, can not wait to return again for longer did you drive yourself or book a guide/tour?

Namibian tours

Posted by shawnbuckle

... ;m not sure they include Windhoek in their itinery anymore. I've literally just gotten back from my overland trip with them which included Namibia so I've included my blog for you to have a look at if you want too. pb What was the make-up of ...

digital routeplanner for Namibia (Namroutes)

Posted by riknl

I found a nice program (Namroutes) wich helps you to plan your own routes throughout Namibia. Just have a look at www.namroutes.com. I downloaded the program on my PC and it's very easy to use! Rik

Seal colony in august - Cape Cross seal colony travel question

Posted by rateljie

i gonna be in namibia in august this year. just wonder how accessable is the seal colony , how close can u go etc. , is there any additional entrance fee to pay? When is their mating season and when do they their young. thanks and greetings tina

Namibian tours

Posted by purplebuggy

... Intrepid Travel but I'm not sure they include Windhoek in their itinery anymore. I've literally just gotten back from my overland trip with them which included Namibia so I've included my blog for you to have a look at if you want too. pb

Namibian tours

Posted by eyedrops

Hi, I am looking to do a tour in Namibia of about 14 days to see the main sights e.g. Etosha, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Naimb-Naukluf NP, Sossusvlei to name a few. I am looking for one that either starts and ends in Windhoek or starts in Cape Town and ...

Getting around in Naminia

Posted by wakingdream

How long of a tour wold you consider? Hiring a car is minimum $40US so not too cheap but tours seem to be fairly expensive too, at backpacker-geared tours running around $150- per day. Roads appear to be quite excellent from what I've read ...

Getting around in Naminia

Posted by excitedjo

Hi, I am going to Namibia in Nov/Dec and after reading some guide books it seems that it can be quite difficult to get to a lot of places on public transport. I am travelling on my own so can't afford to hire a car. Can anyone give me any advice on ...

15 things to see in Namibia

Posted by gemmacakebread

I'd add a visit to cheetah park to that list. I love namibia. It's so sparsely populated and inbetween looks desolate but yet its so stunning and makes you look out in awe at all the space. Makes me want to run around!

Off the beaten path: Namibia

Posted by starlagurl

Not many people I know have travelled to Namibia. The country receives about 850,000 tourists per year. This writer went, and raves about the unspoiled nature of the desert and wildlife parks.

Namibia a hidden gem

Posted by dannu

Namibia is a relatively under-publicised destination. Yet it has so much to offer! Ranging from one of the worlds' most scenic canyons the Fish river Canyon, to the famous Etosha Game Park and the Namib Desert. Escellent roads offer safe travel, ...

Africa Adventure

Posted by love_bhadz

... viewing, with animals such as elephant and rhino coming to the waters edge to drink. Our next stop was Swakopmund, Namibia's only seaside resort - a great place in which to combine relaxation and adventurous pursuits. On arrival our group opted for quad ...

Namibia/Mozambique?

Posted by polydemic

... living as they have for thousands of years, despite the temptations of modern living. You can't get closer to nature than that. Namibia is the place to really rough it. Whereas Mozambique is a posh vacation resort. You might as well go to Cancun.

Southern Africa - Traveling Alone

Posted by bernardobrazil

... , I'm planning a trip in southern Africa and need your advice! My initial plan is to go to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, 3 months in total, starting in April 2012. I could end up spending more time if necessary, that ...

London to Cape Town Overland February 2010

Posted by kehilan

... trip. The trip should take around 6 months and take in: Libya Tunisia Egypt Sudan Ethiopia Kenya Rwanda Uganda Tanzania Malawi Zambia Botswana Namibia and South Africa Mike is a 28 year old male from London. I'm Christine, a 26 year old female from ...

What's the hottest you've ever felt?

Posted by purplebuggy

Spitzkoppe, Namibia: 38C in the shade, 48C in the sun. Even our local guide was sweating!

Hello!

Posted by purplebuggy

Namibia is great and so not what anyone from the Western World expects (well not anyone on my trip anyway!). Highlights for me were the dunes in Sessriem and make sure if you do that to visit Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei too; Swakopmund - if you have any ...

10 Surprisingly Good Destinations

Posted by purplebuggy

I agree with Namibia for sure - very surprising. I hear Rwanda is taking over Uganda in the tourism populatity stakes now though because no-one in Uganda seems to be able to answer the question of "where is my money going to?" My other surprising ...

Zambian Entry Visa

Posted by purplebuggy

I ended up crossing over to Zimbabwe for the day on a double entry visa which was easy as pie to get at the Botswana/Namibia/ Zimbabwe/Zambia multi-border. It was so worth it! Not only did I get to help the dwindling tourism inductry in Zim but we ...

Beware, Scissors!

Posted by manzara

I know, I know, yet another unusual sign from me! But I couldn't resist this one spotted in Namibia. Just what does is mean? No, don't tell me; I really don't want to know!

Hello!

Posted by starlagurl

... , but isn't it all about the experience anyway? Maybe approaching the trip with another perspective is in order! You'll save money and have a richer experience. Check the blogs from Namibia: and Botswana: and see what other people did.

Hello!

Posted by excitedjo

Hi, Just found Travelpod while searching for info on Namibia and Botswana so thought I'd join and say Hi and see if anyone has any tips for me. I am going mid November and have about 5 weeks to travel. I am having difficulty trying to decide between ...

Peace Corps in North Africa

Posted by polydemic

... she stayed for a very long time. There she met & married her husband. Meanwhile, she did several temporary assignments in Kenya & Namibia. She spent most of her adult life in Africa. Now, in her mid-50s, she & her husband are settled in ...

08 - August 2009 Photo of the Month

Posted by jacquesl

... bee in the morning - Badlands National Park, United States by: 2.) Flora - Toronto, Canada by: 3.) Cheetah - Otjiwarongo, Namibia by: 4.) 09 - The Earth Opening Up - Fox Glacier, New Zealand by : 5.) Neruda´s neighborhood - Isla ...

Placing map pins in places not recognised by TravelPod

Posted by ericlussier

I'm trying to add entries for some relatively obscure places in Namibia. When I type in the place name (e.g. Sesriem) it is not recognised so I get the option to place my own map pin. However, wherever I click on the map it seems to place a pin ...

Placing map pins in places not recognised by TravelPod

Posted by smee_elaine

I'm trying to add entries for some relatively obscure places in Namibia. When I type in the place name (e.g. Sesriem) it is not recognised so I get the option to place my own map pin. However, wherever I click on the map it seems to place a pin a ...

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