Blogs from Windhoek, Namibia, Africa - page 12

I'm afraid that this isn't really one of my usual entries, but just a real quick update about where I am and what I'm up to. First off an apology; the email address I had set up with travelblog has been having problems for the last few months so I haven't got any recent messages. I've set up a new one now, so future communications should get through. I've just had a short holiday (18 days) in the UK. It used to be that the leaving the UK meant going on holiday for me, but these days it's the other way around. I'm working in Namibia now, and having an amazing time in the process. I expect to make it back to the UK every 3-4 months, but time will tell if I can continue to ... read more

Hello everybody! Well, the tour to Katatura went today at 3:00pm it was sooooo much fun. Henny(i think that is how it is spelled) and victory (two people that are staff at the chameleons) took us out. There were 6 of us... all of us are going to harnas tomorrow. It was fun getting to know everybody even before we left. There are three girls who all came together from Dublin Ireland and then there is two (guy and girl) who came from London. WE had a blast on the tour it was way more than we expected it to be. First they drove us out through the shanty town and then we stopped at the local market. I ate a dried worm/slug thing! Then we also tried other stuff like the awesome bread that they ... read more

Hello again. Well today was nice... just chilled by the pool and watched heartbreak kid and Good luck Chuck in what I think is French, but who knows. There are tons of people here now, I think that a tour just got over or something and they are all staying the night before they head out. The girl at reception told me that there is another girl who is being picked up for Harnas friday that got here today, but all I know is that her name is Jennifer... but I might meet her tomorrow or maybe just friday morning as we are waiting LOL! I think I might be able to put pictures on with the computer here as it is an actual desk top... I am going to take some pictures tomorrow and try ... read more

We travelled the 707 km between Kang and Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Formalities at the border went smoothly. On entering Namibia a road tax has to be paid for every vehicle. The are no toll roads in Namibia and most roads, even gravel road are in good condition. The exception are the roads in Etosha Park and the Namib Naukluft Park. Arebbush Travel Lodge (+264 61 252255) (S22 36.677 E17 05.158) offers chalets and camping sites. The ablution facilities at the camp were in excellent condition and very clean. The evening we decided to go to Joe’s Beergarden, a steakhouse with an African theme. The meals were great and the portions massive. Value for money.... read more

Just a quick one today - the internet is a little slow and I'm running out of time. Things have relaxed a little bit after the intense day of skydiving/sandboarding/general mayhem. Since then we've driven through an area called Damaraland, where we saw some ancient rock drawings and our first elephants! Last night and the night before that we were camping in Etosha National Park. Our campsite was right near the watering hole so we were about a five minute walk from some amazing animals. Between the watering hole and some game drives we saw: elephants, zebras, giraffes, black rhinos, springbok, lions (!!), wildebeests, ostrich, hyenas, oryx, warthogs, and plenty of jackals. The camping was an interesting experience...mostly in that it was absolutely FREEZING at night. As a Canadian, I am ashamed to say that even ... read more