When WT Adventurer Roland Feiner began dreaming of another journey to Africa, he was lured back to the austere Mars-like landscapes of Namibia and wanted to explore the wildlife-rich Etosha Pan. “It was 40 years ago when I first visited what is now called Namibia,” Roland says. “Since Namibia has embraced tourism, I was able to convince my wife that a desert or semi-desert safari would be another memorable adventure in Africa.” The couple experienced Namibia’s stunning and surreal landscapes, witnessed a wide variety of wildlife, and stayed in extraordinary lodges on our Namibia Private Journey. Here are some of their memorable moments.
The Landscapes
On our way from Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Stop for a “sundowner” along the Tsauchab Riverbed
“Big Daddy” dune from the Deadvlei area, Sossusvlei
Deadvlei
Hiking up on “Big Daddy”
Sossusvlei area
Morning in the dune field
Amazing rock art of Twyfelfontein
Our lodge at the Ongava Game Reserve, on the border of the Etosha Pan
The Wildlife
Enjoying an excursion by boat to Pelican Point near Walvis Bay to see some wildlife from the water
Several rhinos near our lodge in Ongava
Wildlife in the Etosha area
Along the Etosha Pan
The People
The Himba women’s hair are a work of art.
—Text and photos by WT Adventurer Roland Feiner, Namibia Private Journey.