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Volunteering at N/a’an ku sê wildlife sanctuary: Everything You Need To Know

by Ella McKendrick
Ella McKendrick with Cheetah at Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary Namibia

Me brushing one of the sanctuary’s rescued cheetahs A couple of years ago I took the plunge and booked my first … Read more

The Ultimate Namibia Travel Guide

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

Namibia. This vast country situated on the south west coast of Africa is like nowhere else on earth. This incredible … Read more

We Were Nearly Robbed on Our Last Day in Namibia

by Ella McKendrick
Lake Oanob Resort, Rehoboth, Namibia, Africa

The moment had arrived. It was time to embark on the last leg of our journey which involved a mere … Read more

Lake Lake Oanob Resort: A Campsite Overrun with Cats

by Ella McKendrick
Ella with cats at Lake Oanob Resort, Rehoboth, Namibia, Africa

After an incredibly stressful morning, we finally arrived at the gates to our campsite. I was thrilled to discover the campsite … Read more

Losing my Wallet: Are Namibian Towns Safe?

by Ella McKendrick
Drone view of Toyota Hilux 4x4 self-drive road-trip through Namibia, Africa

I woke up to a cool breeze wafting through my tent. Brr. I clasped my sleeping bag harder, wondering if I’d … Read more

Is The Namib-Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park Worth Visiting?

by Ella McKendrick
Toyota Hilux 4x4 self-drive with rooftop tent in Namib-Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park, Namibia, Africa

The Namib Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park – The Perfect Stop-Over Between Sossusvlei & Windhoek I knew this day had been … Read more

Off-Roading Through the Dunes of Sossusvlei: A Namibia Highlight

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

Morning in the Namib desert. We made a speedy exit from the Gondwana Desert Camp in order to be at … Read more

Introducing Solitaire, My Favourite Town in Namibia!

by Ella McKendrick
Ella in Rusty car at Solitaire in Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

And so the saga with the bees continued. I opened my sleepy eyes, safe within my roof-top tent. Outside I could … Read more

The Time our Car Broke Down in the Middle of the Namib Desert

by Ella McKendrick
Toyota Hilux 4x4 broken down in Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

I opened the door to the car, the midday sun scorching down on my back. I wiped the sweat from … Read more

Exploring Canyons in the Namib Desert

by Ella McKendrick
Ella and Toyota Hilux self-drive through the Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

After not seeing any shipwrecks at the Skeleton coast, I was determined to hit the rest of our road-trip at full … Read more

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