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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

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 … Read more

Guide to Choosing the Perfect Car for a Namibian Road-Trip

by Ella McKendrick
Toyota Hilux self-drive through the desert in the Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Africa

After booking my flights to Namibia (a horrible, stressful experience which you can read about here), it’s now time to … Read more

How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off Buying Flights

by Ella McKendrick
View out of plane window over Mahé island, Seychelles

I have just bought my flights to Namibia for this winter (hallelujah!) I wish I could say that it was a pleasant … Read more

How to Plan a 14 Day Road Trip Around Namibia

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

Yep, you heard right – I am going back to Namibia. OK, I haven’t actually booked my flights yet but … Read more

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