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Category: Namibia – Before the trip

What we got up to before we went

  • Route is planned…..well almost

    Route is planned…..well almost

    With just 2 weeks to go to our Namibian road trip, we have been busy planning routes and deciding on where we have time to make detours along the way.

    We have received our final itinerary from Hayes and Jarvis, who have been superb in helping us turn our plans into reality. The scheduled road trip will see us travelling in the region of 2,500 miles over 3 weeks, covering a range of terrains – some only accessible by 4×4 vehicles.

    We’ve spent several weekends with maps and guide books spread out over our dining table, finding suitable side trips and rest stops to break the journeys.  No doubt, plans will change as we go along and take recommendations from other travellers, but for now, at least, we have our plan.

  • Planning an Epic Namibia Trip: A Retirement Adventure

    Planning an Epic Namibia Trip: A Retirement Adventure

    We have been planning this trip for over a year.  As the trip is Phil’s retirement treat, he had the whole world to choose from, and I am so pleased that he chose a country in Southern Africa.

    Having spent several months travelling through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya whilst backpacking many years ago, it has remained my favourite region of the world.  I didn’t get the chance to see Namibia back then so when Phil chose it, the traveller itch in me was awoken and I couldn’t wait to get planning again.

    This trip has been planned with the help of a UK Tour Operator, and has been in the making for over a year. Long-lists have turned into short-lists, non-negotiable elements identified, and a few extras added along the way. Many of Namibia’s lodges are booked well in advance, and as we are travelling in peak season, it was essential to get our itinerary finalised and have reservations in place. After several revisions, we finally agreed an itinerary and everything has been in place for several months – from the flights and accommodation to pre-booked day trips and safaris.

    With just 4 weeks to go, we are now into our final planning stages – sorting out visas and planning the details of the routes and side trips along the way – it’s all starting to get very real and exciting!

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