Give me land lots of land…
If I had to describe the magic of Namibia I would have to talk at length about the wide-open spaces with a biodiversity second to none. It is a true wilderness area, and much of that is down to the people who live there and want to keep it that way.
Whether you are in the arid south or the old mining town of Luderitz, visiting the tourist hub of Swakopmund or the Himba in the north-western corner, its people are welcoming, friendly and always willing to assist. Okay, almost everyone! The immigration officer at the Namibian border post must be the exception – he decided that it was time for me to get a history as well as geography lesson when I detailed my final destination. According to him, the Kaokoveld no longer exists and it is now called the Kunene Region. Being my polite self, I informed him that no matter how many times they try to change the name, in my heart and that of many other travellers, it will always be the Kaokoveld.
For me, Namibia is the best tourist destination in southern Africa. You simply cannot help but want to share it with friends. When I started promoting my Namib adventure, I secretly hoped it would attract a small group of like-minded people. We don’t always get what we wish for, but on a recent adventure there, the gods smiled on me!
The oldest person in our group was Uncle Jim French, all the way from the UK. What an absolute gentleman. Now pushing 77, he has undertaken many solo adventures in his trusty
