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Today we stopped off at a traditional Himba village. This tribe is more common in North West Namibia, but this village (or collection of villages as they are semi-nomadic) was set up as an orphanage project, to look after children from all over southern africa, and abused or divorced himba women.

There are over 20 children looked after 18...

5th Jan - Otjitongwe Campsite & Cheetah Park, Northern Namibia, 19.5919S 15.0681E Alt1324.5m Licked by a Cheetah Keywords - Water fight, Piracy on the road - Africa Adventure attack, Cheetah reserve, Puppy and Cheetah, ***********s to learn when young, "Are you for real", Purring, Licked Puku Steaks, Forest Fires, Dry Storms We rise at 6:00a...

After leaving Etosha, we headed over to a place whose name I can't remember to Cheetah park. The highlight here was not only the bar which had various elephant appendages hanging from the walls, but the tame cheetahs we were able to pet. Despite having msug moment of 'we've already done this in Nairobi' these cheetah were much larger than the li...

After a wee sleep in, we were woken by the melodic sounds of jack hammers and drills as the local labourers commenced their days work renovating the Halali resort. We started the day with a drive to Namutoni the most easterly resort at Etosha National Park. The boys were grateful for beds again as we were staying in a chalet here. We had lunch, ...

Next stop was Etosha National Park and some game spotting. It's an amazing place in northern Namibia which allows you to drive around and view animals from your own vehicle. I think we were about 100m inside the gate when we saw our first zebras! Other animals which are a plenty on the pan are springbok, wilderbeast, oryx, jackals and ostriches....

Wow! what a complete culture shock. Today we went to visit the village of the Himba people and it was a bittersweet visit, which left some people feeling uncomfortable with what they expericenced. The village is a real-life working village, which seems to be inhabiated exclusivelty by women and children, and the animals that they care for. We sa...