SPECIAL PLACES- Wolwedans, NamibRand, Namibia                                    

IN SEARCH OF:

Wide open wilderness, spectacular sunsets and awe inspiring surroundings.

FOUND:

Wolwedans in NamibRand, Namibia - one of our all-time favorite camps!

 

As always we're on the trail to uncover locations that offer our clients a truly unique travel experience . . .

. . . and NamibRand fits the bill!

Let us customize your next trip to Africa, highlighting the best of the Namibian desert, it's wildlife, luxury accommodations and gourmet meals prepared by the desert chefs.

Photos by Greg Burke and Wolwedans Camp

As the World Turns: Botswana Reveals Secrets of the Sky

In this arid expanse, my first eye-opening experience in Botswana was learning about the survival skills employed by the native bushmen. Soon I would learn that however inhospitable the terrain was, it would became the stage for unearthly beauty when our group was driven to the Makgadikgdadi salt flats at dusk.

Each person in the group was given a dune buggy to get out onto the flats- out in the middle of nowhere without a single living thing. We lay down on the salt, awaiting the darkness to reveal a spectacular universe above us - complete with stars, satellites, shooting stars, planets and the southern cross.  It was crystal clear and it was silent.  There was nothing between us and the experience. We felt like we were one with the universe.

With so many flights these days being full (often over-sold!), having a good seat can make a big difference in your travel experience,         especially on long flights. 

Seat Guru is a handy site that allows you see the layout of each plane (you need the airline and type of aircraft- often listed on your air itinerary) and tells you which seats they recommend you stay away from (e.g. ones that don't recline fully). It's an easy and effective tool to use when considering comfort.

RESPONSIBLE SOJOURNER                                                                       

Respecting the natural and cultural environment and contributing in an ethical manner to local economic development.

It isn't always easy to figure out how to do this and some issues are unclear. However, there are now many responsible options available and it's just a matter of educating ourselves and stepping back to think about our personal travels and their impact. 

We encourage you to check out our slide show (now only 3 ½ minutes long) to help you step back and start thinking about the decisions you make when planning a trip and to give you some specific ideas on how to become more responsible on your next trip.  And . . . it's great for an inspirational mid-day break.