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September 3, 2017

A Journey Through Namibia’s Wildlife and Landscapes

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One of our Adventurers Shares his Photo Journal From his Namibia Journey.

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

View from a small aircraft showing an expansive Namibian desert landscape with distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky.
On our way from Windhoek to Sossusvlei
A group of people stand beside a safari vehicle in the rocky desert landscape of Namibia at sunset, with mountains in the distance and a cloudy sky overhead, capturing the essence of wild landscapes.
Stop for a “sundowner” along the Tsauchab Riverbed
A vast desert scene with a large red sand dune under a clear blue sky, reminiscent of Namibia's striking landscapes. A solitary, barren tree stands on the flat foreground of white, cracked earth, hinting at the resilience of local wildlife in this harsh environment.
“Big Daddy” dune from the Deadvlei area, Sossusvlei
A lone, leafless tree stands in a vast, arid desert landscape with towering dunes in the background under a clear blue Namibia sky.
Deadvlei
Five people walking on the ridge of a large sand dune in Namibia under a clear blue sky. Footprints trail behind them on the orange sand, painting a mesmerizing landscape against the vast horizon.
Hiking up on “Big Daddy”
A vast Namibian desert landscape with sand dunes in the background under a clear blue sky. The foreground features patterned ripples in the sand and sparse vegetation, hinting at wildlife that thrives in these harsh conditions.
Sossusvlei area
A sunlit desert sand dune with a steep slope casts shadows on one side, with a flat plain and sparse vegetation at its base, characteristic of the stunning landscapes in Namibia.
Morning in the dune field
Ancient rock art in Namibia features engravings of various animals, including giraffes, antelopes, and other wildlife, etched into a reddish-brown stone surface.
Amazing rock art of Twyfelfontein
A wooden staircase leads down to a rustic hut with a thatched roof in Namibia's hilly, dry landscape, where sparse vegetation hints at the region's diverse wildlife.
Our lodge at the Ongava Game Reserve, on the border of the Etosha Pan

The Wildlife

A pelican perched on the bow of a boat, with a vast expanse of blue water and the stunning landscapes of Namibia's sandy shoreline in the background.
Enjoying an excursion by boat to Pelican Point near Walvis Bay to see some wildlife from the water
Two rhinos, one adult and one juvenile, stand next to a small waterhole at night in the heart of Namibia, surrounded by dry grass and trees in the background. This captivating scene showcases the beauty of Namibian wildlife and its breathtaking landscapes.
Several rhinos near our lodge in Ongava
A giraffe stands on a leafy terrain with tall trees in the background, embodying the rich wildlife of Namibia's captivating landscapes.
Zebras and giraffes stand among shrubs in a grassy savanna in Namibia, showcasing the stunning wildlife against a backdrop of clear skies and breathtaking landscapes.
Wildlife in the Etosha area
A herd of zebras stands and grazes in a grassy plain under a clear sky, showcasing the stunning wildlife of Namibia's picturesque landscapes.
Along the Etosha Pan

The People

A woman in traditional attire and distinctive hair stands outdoors in a rural area of Namibia, accompanied by a child. A thatched-roof structure and a vehicle are visible in the background, blending seamlessly into the Namibian landscapes teeming with wildlife.
The Himba women’s hair are a work of art.
Two women with intricately styled hair and traditional necklaces stand outdoors near thatched and mud-brick structures in Namibia, with a child peeking in between, capturing a glimpse of the country's stunning landscapes.

—Text and photos by WT Adventurer Roland Feiner, Namibia Private Journey.

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