Desert & Dunes

A trip to Namibia is not really complete without a visit to its desert and dunes.

At our campsite in Sesriem, our gateway to Sossusvlei, we shared the space with a scurry of squirrels.

The two main highlights were Dead Vlei, a white clay pan and desiccated marsh with tree skeletons,

and the dunes, including the famous Dune 45.

Kristy and Nev (who have been here many times) were enjoying crackers, sundried tomatoes, Laughing Cow cheese and olive paste on the roof of the truck whilst the rest of us were trudging up the dune for sunset.

Many of us took the quick way down the dune, running down the sides, which looked almost like moonwalking.

After crossing the Tropic of Capricorn,

we visited Swakopmund where the majority of the group sought out adventure activities. Having been to Swakopmund before, I opted for a couple of very low key days, wandering around town and enjoying the local restaurants – such as the one on the pier and the one in the lighthouse.

Following the period of virtual inactivity, I then went on some guided walks in both Spitzkoppe, the ‘Matterhorn of Namibia’

and Brandberg ‘Fire Mountain’ to see the Bushman rock art.