After leaving Etosha we made our way towards the Skeleton Coast with a stop in Damaraland. Driving here can be a bit tiring because the roads are barely covered with asphalt and you can spend hours without seeing a car. Damaraland We finally made it to Damaraland and started looking for campsites and stopped at two but were shocked by the prices. Especially because they were about 10% higher than what was indicated in the Lonely Planet … [Read more...] about Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast
Destinations
Etosha National Park
Chris and I could not have been more excited about finally driving to Etosha National Park, doing a safari had been a dream for so long, and we always thought it would be way too expensive but actually, if you self-drive, it is so much more affordable. Day 1 As soon as we entered the park, we saw a big herd of zebras and we went crazy photographing and filming them - little did we know that they would be the second main character of the … [Read more...] about Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park in Wet Season
One of the big highlights in Namibia and one of the best places to spot wildlife is the Etosha National Park. The best time to visit is the dry season when the animals have no vegetation to hide behind and are dependent on the water holes for their hydration. You can just sit and wait in your car until the animals are coming to you. Etosha in the wet season Our travel plans made us arrive in Namibia in March which is the end of the wet … [Read more...] about Etosha National Park in Wet Season
Our Namibia Itinerary: Road tripping the country for 16 days
Namibia is the perfect country to rent a car and go to the various amazing destinations by yourself. However, renting a car (we recommend a 4x4), petrol and accommodation are expensive. Even if you are camping, your budget will decrease very fast. Here is our Namibia itinerary, this is how we traveled fast and efficient with still getting some of the best experiences in the country. Day 1+2: Windhoek to Otjiwarongo We arrived on a Saturday … [Read more...] about Our Namibia Itinerary: Road tripping the country for 16 days
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
We started our Africa adventure in Cape Town and stayed eight days at an Airbnb at Sunset Beach. We landed on a Friday around 2 pm after a long flight from Singapore so that evening we just relaxed. Sightseeing in Cape Town The next morning, we went right away to the Oranjezicht Farmers Market. It seemed to be an alternative place for hippies with money but we really liked it, especially because they had some vegan food for us. We … [Read more...] about Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
What to do in Cape Town
To start our Africa adventure we chose to fly into Cape Town which was a perfect first stop. Even though it is a multicultural city we definitely felt that we are in Africa. In total, we spent 8 days in the city and surroundings and there are things we think you shouldn't miss Table Mountain Let's get the obvious one out of the way. Skipping the Table Mountain is no option, you decide if you choose to climb it or take the cable car with its … [Read more...] about What to do in Cape Town