Category: Namibia

  • Africa Unplugged Part 3
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    Africa Unplugged Part 3

    Wall. Two thirds of the way to completion

  • Africa Unplugged Part 2
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    Africa Unplugged Part 2

    At the build site. Location unknown (somewhere near Okaumbaaha village). Camping near an open farm of cattle and goats in the middle of what is […]

  • Africa Unplugged Part 1
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    Africa Unplugged Part 1

    Tuesday 26/9 up at 6am for the 2 hour drive across rough roads to the build site where we will spend the next 4 days. […]

  • Base Camp
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    Base Camp

    Following the shortest of safety briefings : beware the 3 S’s ( spiders, scorpions and snakes) and respect each other ( loved that being part […]

  • Country File – Namibia
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    Country File – Namibia

    Namibia is a big country in the southern part of Africa, 3.4 times bigger than the UK and yet a population of only 2.53 million […]

  • Why Namibia?
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    Why Namibia?

    I’m sure there are many reasons to visit Namibia. It has the world’s highest sand dune, majestic desert scenery, great wildlife viewing and a massive […]

  • Joining a volunteer group.
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    Joining a volunteer group.

    In advance of the trip people asked me what fears I had. I suppose everyone wonders how they would be in the situation and could […]

  • What to pack for 4 weeks in Africa?
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    What to pack for 4 weeks in Africa?

    Milas no room for you in the rucksack! Instead : 2 pairs trousers, 2 shorts, tees, knickers (black only), sunhat, beanie( cold nights), boots, Berkenstocks, […]

  • UN15 – Life on land : Namibia
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    UN15 – Life on land : Namibia

    On 22nd September 23 I start a 4 week project working with EHRA, a Namibian registered non profit organisation. They work to conserve the last […]