Driving the Skeleton Coast to Shipwreck Lodge

by Jenny Bowen | Apr 2, 2024 | Africa, Namibia

Driving the Skeleton Coast entails travelling across a dramatic coastal conservation area 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, preserving nearly a...

Walking in the Namib Desert

by Jenny Bowen | Mar 1, 2023 | Africa, Jenny’s Blog, Namibia, Walking and Hiking

Below I have outlined my experiences hiking in the Namib desert, which I assure you is no easy task! “Have you got water with you?” “Yes” I replied. “OK.” I smiled. I was really waiting for a briefing for my solo hike. “You have the map…” I hesitated, “Yes, er, see...

My 5 favourite things about Namibia

by Jenny Bowen | Sep 2, 2022 | Africa, Namibia

Best things to do in Namibia – My 5 favourite things What are the best things to do in Namibia? I have spent a lot of time in Namibia and I always look forward to my next visit. I was recently asked what it was that I loved about the country and I found it hard...

Eswateam: Camping, Coffee and Rhinos

by Student | Jul 25, 2022 | Africa, Eswatini

Namibian Coffee – Camping, and Rhinos Namibian Coffee – Camping, and Rhinos. This blog was written by Josie & Lucy J from the “Eswateam” group of students from St Helen and St Katharine School. It’s one of several chronicling their...

Eswateam: Game Drives and Conservation

by Student | Jul 24, 2022 | Africa, Eswatini

Game Drives and Conservation Game Drives and Conservation. This blog is one of several written by one of our “Eswateam” group of students from St Helen and St Katharine School, chronicling their experiences in Eswatini. For the previous blog in the series,...

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