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Disappointment at the Skeleton Coast: The Frustrating Side of Namibia

by Ella McKendrick
Rusted car wreck on self-drive through the desert in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Africa

I was in the Skeleton Coast, my excitement almost bubbling over. For so long I had wanted to visit this … Read more

I Felt Like I Was On Another Planet: The Drive to the Skeleton Coast

by Ella McKendrick
Drone view of Toyota Hilux self-drive through the desert in Damaraland, Namibia, Africa

Dawn light filtered through our tent. I emerged from my sleeping bag, a crumpled heap squashed up to one side … Read more

Falling in Love with Damaraland: An Adventurer’s Dream

by Ella McKendrick
Damaraland rocks and desert in Namibia, Africa

I was still buzzing after coming face to face with a wild lioness in Etosha National Park. I honestly didn’t know how … Read more

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … Read more

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Ella McKendrick on safari with an Elephant in the background in Serengeti, Tanzania

Hi, I'm Ella! I'm based in the UK and I'm passionate about safaris!

I go on safari 4 times per year to locations including Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda and India.

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