Camp Nkwazi
Camp Nkwazi, Zambia Camp Nkwazi offers the best of both worlds, a relaxing camping atmosphere and proximity to Victoria Falls. Just 45-minute away, you can explore one of the largest waterfalls in the world and the main attraction in Livingstone. Situated on the Zambezi River, the falls separate Zambia and Zimbabwe, offering viewpoints from both […]
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge
Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge, Namibia Located in Katima Mulilo, the largest city in the Caprivi Strip, we stopped at the Caprivi Houseboat Lodge on our way to the Zambian border. As you enter the Lodge, it feels like you’re moving through a jungle. Towering trees with dense canopies, thick vines in various shades of green, […]
Exploring the Caprivi Strip with Kids
The Caprivi Strip is a narrow finger of land in the north-east of Namibia that feels like a different world compared to the rest of the country. Lush, green, and threaded with rivers, it’s a stark contrast to Namibia’s drier landscapes. Bordered by Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, the Caprivi is Namibia’s gateway to some […]
Kaisosi River Lodge
Kaisosi River Lodge, Namibia Located in the city of Rundu, Kaisosi River Lodge was our entry point into the Caprivi Strip. Set along the banks of the Kavango River (which separates Namibia from Angola), the lodge offered a peaceful riverside setting with a large outdoor deck—perfect for relaxing and keeping an eye out for hippos […]
Ghaub Campground
Ghaub Campground, Namibia Ghaub Campground, in Grootfontain, was a quick stop as we made our way east to the Caprivi Strip. This picturesque campsite overlooked a stunning mountain range and valley. The multi-level site featured a grassy area below, perfect for parking campers or setting up tents, and an upper level with a covered patio, […]
Ongongo Waterfall Campground
Ongongo Waterfall Campground, Namibia Ongongo Waterfall Campground, located near the towns of Palmwag and Sesfontein, is the perfect place to stop to break up the journey between the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park. We stayed in a luxury campsite at Ongongo Waterfall Campground, which included a private open-air bathroom and shower. The sites were […]
Madisa Campground
Madisa Campground, Namibia Located near the town of Uis, Madisa Campground is the perfect place to stop on route to Twyfelfontein (18km away). There you will find some incredible attractions including Burnt Mountain, the Organ Pipes, the Petrified Forest, and Indigenous rock art. This charming campsite quickly captured our hearts with its rustic feel, private […]
Camping in Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is one of the best game-viewing parks in Namibia. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, it’s worth booking at least three nights to explore the different areas. While there, we stayed at Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni campsites. Each morning, we’d pack up and slowly drive to the next campsite, scanning the terrain for […]
Mile 108 Campground, Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia Namibia’s Skeleton Coast is home to over a thousand shipwrecks. I imagined driving along the coast with beaches cluttered with ruins, but the area we were in had only a few remnants. We later learned that the Skeleton Coast is one of Namibia’s largest National Parks, spanning 500km of […]
Kayaking with Seals: A Day Trip to Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay, a small community about 35 minutes from Swakopmund, Namibia is known for its Cape fur seal tours. Being animal lovers, we couldn’t miss a chance to kayak with them. Our small group tour took us to Pelican Point, home to the seal colony. The drive there was scenic, passing hundreds of flamingos, salt […]
