Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Rates from NAD$ 16 790.00 per person
Desert Lodge is surrounded by rocky outcrops that form the foothills of the Nubib Mountains; lose yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the desert from the comfort of your private veranda or experience the luxury of an outdoor shower with a view.
One of the few safari lodge options with both a main swimming pool as well as suites, each with a plunge pool.
Onguma Bush Camp
Rates from NAD$ 2 640.00 per person
Situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, accommodation consists of six en-suite luxury bungalows and one family room.
Onguma Bush Camp is ideal for families who would like to have a base from which they can explore Etosha National Park.
Onguma Tented Camp
Rates from NAD$ 5 140.00 per person
It is this intriguing combination and attention to detail that makes Onguma Tented Camp, the latest in Visions of Africa's up-market portfolio of camps, the ultimate in safari chic.
Situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park, without question a superb option if looking for tented lodges in Etosha.
Onguma The Fort
Rates from NAD$ 7 580.00 per person
The Fort with 12 suites is unlike any other Etosha Lodges, the only one of its kind in Namibia, overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans, decorated only with its wild animals and 100's of Acacia Camelthorn trees.
Exceptional wildlife sightings can be expected year-round from one of our favourite lodges in Etosha.
The Road To Sossusvlei
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 River
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 2021
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 Windhoek
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 Namibia
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 Himba
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.