- The Ultimate Guide to Namibia Travel in 2024Written By Uyaphi.com
Embark on an unforgettable Namibia travel safari! Explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter fascinating wildlife, and indulge in cultural experiences. Discover the ultimate guide to this beautiful country, from towering sand dunes to the eerie Skeleton Coast.
Don't miss out on thrilling adventure activities and essential travel tips for when visiting Namibia.
- The Road To SossusvleiWritten By Uyaphi.com
Once one navigates the main Sesriem entrance gates and enters the national park a pleasant surprise awaits, a tarred road (yes, a tarred road) that extends all the way through to the main parking area near Sossusvlei.
- Cape Town To The Kunene RiverWritten By Uyaphi.com
In November and December of last year (2019), we loaded our Jeep and headed north out of Cape Town, destination Namibia and the Kunene River, her border with Angola.
A couple of thousand kilometres later, we returned, this time, more in love with country than ever.
- Windhoek Oktoberfest 2021Written By Uyaphi.com
On the 25th and 26th of October, the Sports Klub Windhoek will host the 55th edition of the Oktoberfest. Over 5000 people are expected to attend (compared to 1000 in 2010).
Adding a certain local flavour will be the Namibian band Famaz Attak, and there will be long-established activities and games like archery and tree trunk sawing.
- Top 5 restaurants in WindhoekWritten By Uyaphi.com
Continuing our series of dining in Africa, we look at Windhoek. More and more visitors are becoming aware of the unique attractions that this country as a safari destination has to offer.
Nowhere is too far to travel in this small (and clean) city of 330,000 but be warned when you go out to eat, vegetarianism is not common!
- Best Places To Go In NamibiaWritten By Uyaphi.com
The Uyaphi team has compiled a list of the "Best Places to go" which most safari itineraries would include. A different destination from most African safari destinations.
Instead of lush green forests or open savannas, the primary attraction being vast, open deserts interspersed with canyons, mountain ranges, and oasis.
- Living With The HimbaWritten By Uyaphi.com
In May 2012, we arranged for Uyaphi.Com client Ken Vine from Devon in England to stay with the traditional Himba people in two remote villages in the middle of Kaokoland.
He lived, slept, ate, conversed and photographed these Himba villagers.
- Desert Rhino Camp
Desert Rhino Camp is situated in the 1-million-acre private Palmwag Reserve in northwest Namibia, between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast.
There are very few places on the planet that can offer this level of privacy and wilderness experiences; Damaraland is truly special.
- Onkoshi Camp
Onkoshi Camp within the Etosha National Park itself is positioned on the edge of the pan, all suites are built on elevated decks, with thatched roofs, canvas walls and wooden framed doors allowing spectacular panoramic views.
One of the few properties within the Etosha Park that offers a large selection of thatched chalets.
- Namib Dune Star Camp
Namib Dune Star Camp an intimate camp set high up on the red dunes of the Namib Desert with desert views out over plains and rugged mountains in the distance, offers the experience of sleeping out under the stars for a night.
A star dune suite within an international dark sky reserve, what could be better?
- Kwessi Dunes Camp
Kwessi Dunes Camp located deep in the heart of Namibia's private NamibRand Nature Reserve, a mere 75-minute drive from the famed Sossusvlei.
A camp with a swimming pool that is open to guest year-round and is specially designed for those wanting to explore and experience everything that the Namib desert has to offer.
- Doro Nawas Camp
Doro Nawas Camp is situated in the beautiful Damaraland on a small, rocky outcrop within the floodplain of a small tributary of the Huab River; guests are housed in 16 natural walled units that blend in with the surrounding scenery.
- Namutoni Rest Camp
Namutoni offers Accommodation in either comfortable double rooms or bush chalets and is located on the eastern side of Etosha National Park; it centres on an old German Fort, overlooking the famous King Nehale waterhole.
A viewing deck overlooking the watering hole is one of the highlights when staying here.