Gearing up for a return to Namibia!

There's history behind this trip

It's part of unfinished business from our 2010/2011 Southern Africa trip, where our 4x4, Dolly, finally & spectacularly broke down one last time.
We had to get towed some 320kms south to Windhoek & from there got a InterCape bus (which also broke down, incidentally 😣) another 1,500kms south to Cape Town.

So we never saw the Skeleton coast, Swakopmund, Soussevlei & other treasures. Something we're planning to change this time around!

Before (with Dolly)

After!

On the previous trip, we had the final breakdown as we left Etosha - where we will be returning to this time round, before moving on to the new sights. Etosha wrestled it's way to being my favourite game reserve - no mean feat (have to mention the great Kruger & my more local fav, Hluhluwe Imfolozi) & also I can't say I don't have expectations (no recommended)!

For more an "intro" into the 101 of game reserves, please check out our post 'Wildlife Game Reserves 101' which is wip at the mo!

Detail Breakdown

Dates: 17 Dec - 7 Jan (23 days)
Inbound/ Outbound: Windhoek Airport, flying KLM Dublin-Amsterdam-Windhoek rtn
Transport: Rented vehicle from Britz, fully kitted including 2 rooftop tents
Accom: All camping (rooftop tent!). All planned & prebooked (just 23 days to play with)

Yes, Ben can be quite a planner!! With our limited time, we've tried to do as much as possible without overdoing it. Seeing as we've the rooftop tents, I don't imagine moving place to place will make much impact - seeing as you'll need to pack up to use the vehicle anyways. Focus is on wildlife & nature, broken by Swakopmund - an adventure sport hotspot popular with travellers.