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Fish River Canyon in southwestern Namibia

29/7/2015

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Fish River Canyon, Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
The Fish River Canyon isn’t, as tourism marketers would have you believe, the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon in Arizona. There are many in the Himalayas alone that are longer, wider, deeper than both of these. But the Fish River Canyon in southwestern Namibia is still one of the country’s most visited attractions – and rightly so. 

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Spring flowers at Postberg on the West Coast

23/7/2015

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Spring flowers, Postberg Nature Reserve
By Roxanne Reid
Once the spring flower season on the Cape’s West Coast starts to warm up, it’s time to think of visiting the Postberg Nature Reserve for a riot of colour and wonderful sea views. Here are some photos of spring flowers at Postberg to inspire you to make this the year you see them for yourself.

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River highlights of northeastern Namibia

21/7/2015

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River highlights of northeastern Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
Once you get to Rundu in the north of Namibia, the deserts are far behind you and the Kavango, Kwando, Zambezi and Chobe rivers present a different landscape. The rivers and their floodplains are the centre of life in this Kavango and Zambezi region, where the sunsets will take your breath away. Here are some river highlights of northeastern Namibia, between Rundu and Kongola.

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20 things you may not know about the Richtersveld

16/7/2015

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When we went to the Richtersveld for the first time in 2004, we wanted to soak up information from anyone and everyone. It seemed a daunting undertaking. And although it certainly isn’t a journey to be undertaken lightly, given that it’s so remote and rough, these 20 things you may not know about the Richtersveld might help to set in motion plans for your own visit.

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Highlights of Etosha and Okonjima, Namibia

14/7/2015

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Okonjima, Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
Etosha National Park in Namibia has long been one of my favourite southern African game reserves. This year we expanded our repertoire of places to stay while visiting the park. We also visited the Okonjima nature reserve and AfriCat rehabilitation centre near Otjiwarongo – a top notch wildlife experience. Here are some highlights of Etosha and Okonjima.

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Highlights of Damaraland and Kaokoveld, Namibia

8/7/2015

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Welwitchia, Namibia
By Roxanne Reid
Once you head for Damaraland and Kaokoveld (now renamed Kunene) in Namibia's northwest, the landscape becomes increasingly stark, yet it’s surprisingly full of life. This Arid Eden is full of contradictions, amazing geological formations, harsh landscapes and free-ranging animals. Here are some highlights of Damaraland and Kaokoveld from our recent road trip.

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Desert highlights of southern Namibia

2/7/2015

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Little Kulala, Sossusvlei
By Roxanne Reid
When you go travelling in Namibia, that vast underpopulated land mass in southern Africa, nature, diversity and people are bound to be part of your story. Here are some desert highlights from our recent eight-week Cape to Kongola road trip. This post focuses on the desert landscape from the Fish River Canyon to Swakopmund.

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    I'm an independent travel writer and book editor with a passion for Africa - anything from African travel, people, safari and wildlife to adventure, heritage, road-tripping and slow travel.
    My travel buddy and husband Keith is the primary photographer for this blog.
    We're happiest in the middle of nowhere, meeting the locals, trying something new, or simply watching the grass grow.
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