Namibia, Botswana and Zambia

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Not a blog per se more a brief itinerary of my trip

to Southern Africa earlier this year between dates 14th Feb and 18th March 2011.
Starting trip in Cape Town South Africa and travelling 17th Feb on the overnight Intercape sleeper bus to Windhoek capital of Namibia. Stayed at Rivendel guest house....best value single room in Windhoek! Stayed 3 nights.

From Windhoek on the overnight sleeper train to Swakopmund...beautiful sleepy coastal resort...stayed at Villa Wiess backpacker lodge. Went on half day 'Living Desert tour'...guide Chris Nell. Stayed a couple of nights and got a local mini bus back to Windhoek.

Back at Rivendel guest house booked 10 day 'Delta and Falls Safari' organised by tour operator 'Wild Dogs'.
Highlights being Okavango Delta. Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.
Tour started Friday 25th Feb Windhoek-Ghanzi, Kalahari, Botswana.
Day 2; Ghanzi-Okavango Delta. Botswana
Day 3; Okavango Delta. Botswana
Day 4; Okavango Delta-Caprivi, Namibia.
Day 5; Caprivi, Namibia-Kasane, Botswana.
Day 6; Kasane, Botswana.
Day 7; Kasane-Livingstone, Zambia.
Day 8; Livingstone.
Day 9; Livingstone-Rundu, Namibia.
Day 10; Rundu- Windhoek.

Back in Windhoek Sunday. Stayed at Rivendel booking another tour, a three day tour to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert.

Tuesday 8th March.
Day 1; Windhoek-Sesriem
Day 2; Sesriem-Sossusvlie.
Day 3 Sesriem- Windhoek.

Friday 11th March Intercape Sleeper bus to Cape Town.

The last week was spent in Kalk Bay in Cape Town.

Flew back Friday 18th March.

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Photos

Windhoek-Namibia
This succulent plant was in the grounds of Rivendell guest house, the best value single room in Windhoek....recommended.

Windhoek Namibia
Cristuskirch, built during German colonial rule.

Windhoek-Namibia
These are the iconic Himba tribeswomen normally found in the very far North West of the country. Often said to be the most beautiful tribe in Africa, although not judging by this motley crew who were spotted flogging souvenirs in Windhoek.

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Himba Tribe

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Himba Tribe

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Himba Tribe

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Himba Tribe

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I seem to be distracted somewhat in this photo!

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Himba Tribe

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Himba Tribe

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Himba Tribe

Windhoek Namibia
This was my sleeper train from Windhoek to Swakopmund. Worst sleeper I've ever been on!

Swakopmund Naminia
Prettiest Street in Swakop'

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The middle third of this picture shows the fog that rolls inland during the cool of the night which provides essential moisture for the desert plant life and creatures.

Swakopmund Namibia
Coastal view with fog bank on the hoizon

Swakopmund Namibia
Guide Chris Nell from 'Living Desert Tours' a half day tour and dune drive....recommended.
Seen here trying to coax a spider out of its hole.

Swakopmund Namibia
The following dozen or so pictures are all taken whilst on the 'Living Desert Tour'

Swakopmund Namibia
Namib Desert Dunes

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Dancing White Lady Spider

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To escape its prey this spider rolls into a ball and tumbles down the dune at 44 turns a second.

Swakopmund Namibia
Transparent Palmetto Gecko

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[Anu]

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