Driving the Skeleton Coast to Shipwreck Lodge

by Jenny Bowen | Jan 6, 2022 | Africa, Namibia

The Skeleton Coast is a dramatic section of coastline of Namibia stretching from the Ugab River up to the Kunene River. The Skeleton Coast Park, now a national park, was proclaimed in 1971 and covers 16,845 km2, protecting nearly a third of Namibia’s desolate...

Driving across Western Etosha, Namibia

by Jenny Bowen | Dec 5, 2021 | Africa, Namibia

Driving across Western Etosha, Etosha National Park, in Namibia is a fantastic way to get away from crowds, see elephants and experience nature. Recently, I got the opportunity to get back out to Namibia, and find out how Etosha has changed. About Etosha National Park...

Fish River Canyon Hike days 4&5

by Jenny Bowen | Nov 19, 2021 | Africa, Destinations, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia

This blog is the last of four covering my experiences on the Fish River Canyon Hike in Namibia. Click for the first, second and third entries in the series. Horses in the night – Fish River Canyon Hike The ground began to shake and I could hear the pounding of...

Fish River Canyon Hike – Day 3

by Jenny Bowen | Nov 12, 2021 | Jenny’s Blog, Namibia

This blog is the third of four covering my experiences Hiking the Fish River canyon in Namibia. For the first blog in the series, click here. For the second, see here. A difficult night’s sleep Hiking the Fish River Canyon “Anna, are you awake?” “Mmmm,...

Where have Namibia’s wild horses come from?

by Jenny Bowen | Aug 22, 2021 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia, Wildlife

Namibia’s Wild horses were not usually found because the hot climate doesn’t suit them. Soaring temperatures and scarce food makes it difficult for horses to survive. Despite this, wild horses have flourished in southern Namibia. But where did they come...

Desert rhino tracking in Damaraland

by Jenny Bowen | May 17, 2021 | Africa, Anywhere on Earth, Namibia

I had a great time Rhino Tracking in the Damaraland desert. The story starts like this; “I will give you a wake-up call at 5.30,” briefed Bons, “and let you know if it is safe to come over to breakfast or if I need to escort you”. He waited for...

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