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Acing a Self-Drive Safari in Etosha National Park

by Ella McKendrick
lioness on safari in Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

The sun rose over our campsite in Onguma for a second and final time. Today was the day that we were leaving Onguma, situated just outside the eastern border to Etosha. Fortunately, we … Read more

Accidentally Setting a Gas Canister Alight & Having a Mental Breakdown in Luxurious Onguma

by Ella McKendrick
Ella with Toyota Hilux 4x4 with roof-top tent in Onguma Reserve near Etosha National Park in Namibia, Africa

I know what you’re thinking – what the heck could this article possibly be about? Explosive and luxurious are two adjectives that you wouldn’t really put in the same sentence as they are … Read more

Hand-Feeding Ostriches & Getting Hopelessly Lost in Namibia

by Ella McKendrick
Ella feeding ostriches at Ombo Rest Camp in Namibia, Africa

My first few days in Namibia certainly yielded a rollercoaster of emotions for me. Whilst everything from the landscape to the animals to the food and the people were fantastic, it’ safe to … Read more

Driving through the Scorching Namibian Desert with No Air-Con

by Ella McKendrick
Sunset over Ombo Rest Camp in Namibia, Africa

On our first full day in Namibia we drove our rental car to the mechanic and handed back the keys to the rental company. How did this all come to be? Well, let’s … Read more

A Morning at N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary

by Ella McKendrick
Cheetah at N/a’an ku sê (Naankuse) Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia, Africa

I was there. I was in Namibia. After a very taxing day of travel, I unfortunately had a fitful night’s sleep. I’m not sure how many hours I slept that night but I know I … Read more

The Realities of Travel: Our Disastrous First Night in Namibia

by Ella McKendrick
Toyota Hilux 4x4 with roof-top tent on campsite near Windhoek in Namibia

I wasn’t going to write this blog post. I felt it was just a little too personal to share. However, the words just seemed to tumble out and I like being completely honest … Read more

Landing in a Thunderstorm in Namibia – The Time Our Car Brakes Failed

by Ella McKendrick
Savannah and trees on campsite near Windhoek in Namibia

I sat with my face pressed against the glass of the aeroplane, my camera in hand. I could feel my heart pounding with excitement as my eyes soaked in the vast landscape below. … Read more

5 Concerns About Travelling as a Travel Blogger

by Ella McKendrick
Ella McKendrick in Namibia Desert with Drone

My Namibian road-trip is coming up fast! I’ve travelled many times before but never as a travel blogger. Now, a new dimension has been added to my travels. I want to record everything and not because I … Read more

Legalities of Flying Drones Abroad – Why is No One Talking About This?

by Ella McKendrick
Drone View of Port and Ocean in Mallorca

A couple of weeks ago I was flying my drone high above myself and my friends as we chilled in a swimming pool belonging to the place we were staying at in a … Read more

A Tough Lesson: Why You Should Always Book in Advance

by Ella McKendrick
Toyota Hilux self-drive 4x4 in Sossusvlei with sand dunes, Namib Desert in Namibia, Africa

I considered amending my previous blog post on choosing the perfect car for a Namibian road-trip with the new information that I’ve learnt. However, after much deliberation I decided that what I’ve learnt today requires … Read more

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