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We’ve arrived!

We benefitted from a less than busy M25 on route from our Kent office to Heathrow, so were ready to check in before the check in was ready. Everyone was nice and early in fact. After security checks we took the long walk to the South African Airways departure gate. It is […]

Tour operator luggage museum?

Is it just us, or do tour operators generally end up with a vast collection of luggage?! Escorting tours over the years Richard and Dawn have used a variety of luggage - some has collapsed after a few uses and some has survived well. Dawn's choice of brightly coloured […]

Back in the UK

Approaching Heathrow we were treated to some wonderful views over London and the South African Airways pilot pointed out the Olympic Stadium, the Dome, City Airport and more. We landed slightly ahead of time which was useful since we had to walk a long way to immigration […]

Leaving Namibia

The Okonjima brunch sets us up well before we depart from main camp and make our way south to Windhoek. On route we make a coffee/comfort stop at Okahandja. Opposite the cafe is a large market and unfortunately we lose some clients here. However, once a loud "all aboard" […]

Bushmen omelette

A slightly later start this morning. We're given an extra hour in bed before we head out on an educational San Bushman Walk with local guides. We learn about traditional hunting methods and see bird and animal traps, rope making and fire making, to discover how the San […]

Leopards and Cheetahs

Early morning call at 5.30am! Call this a holiday?! After a quick cup of tea or coffee and a snack, we join Okonjima's game viewing jeeps and set out to track leopards. The Okonjima wildlife reserve is huge so finding one of only four radio collared leopards isn't easy. […]

From Namutoni to Okonjima

This morning Dawn is counting luggage and guests get ready to depart Namutoni. On route to the gates a Damara Dik Dik is spotted. This is the smallest antelope (much smaller than Bambi!) and also a fairly rare viewing. The driving route today skirts a town called Tsumeb […]

Game Drives from Namutoni

Another fine day in Etosha National Park. Despite many guests taking the Game Drive last night, everyone is still up early to join morning drives today. And there are a variety of game viewing tales from guests this morning ... a rhino rolling in mud, plenty of giraffe, […]

Polar Bears in Namibia?

One of those rare leisurely departures today so we were expecting everyone to sleep in. But no, most guests are at the Okaukuejo water hole enjoying more game viewings BEFORE breakfast. Around 10am we load luggage onto our coach and leave Okaukuejo - does anyone know how to […]

Game Drives from Okuakuejo

Some guests are early-birds this morning. They're joining game viewing tours by 5.30am. The effort is worth it though, because they are the first visitors into the park and enjoy a great wildlife drive. Our (slightly later) included game viewing by coach works well too. Our […]