Our destination for this safari is Windhoek, Namibia and flying over it is uncannily like Outback Australia. It is an arid landscape with very little water. It is also a very old landscape, so the mountains are well worn and the dry river beds are very wide and rocky. It certainly looks like something I know very well.
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Wheeling Abroad Namibia: Getting there
Day of departure, finally get to sleep at 2am after all the usual last minute checks & re-checks – you know – where is my passport and have I got the tickets, there’re very valid questions after all!
Wheeling Abroad Namibia: Preparation
So, now that the initial shock/realisation has settled in, the task of thinking about the trip begins. A bit of research is needed into where we are actually going? That is Namibia, Africa.
Wheeling Abroad: Namibia
It’s interesting how things sometimes work out…There I was, on the 28th December sitting at my desk contemplating why I was the only one not on holidays, and trying to sell more Cooper tyres when the phone rang.
Setting Up Your First 4WD
When setting up a 4WD, you pretty well have the choice of going anywhere from mild to wild as far as what you do to it. But as today’s 4WDs are pretty well ready off the showroom floor to tackle beach runs, National Park tracks and dirt roads in general, you don’t have to outlay huge amounts of money if that’s all you’re going to be doing.
Kakadu with Kids
The approach of a long weekend in the Northern Territory saw us seize the opportunity and again indulge in the four wheel drive for a few days out bush.
Laura to the Tip of Cape York
After experiencing the rollercoaster ride of the Maytown Track on our way to Cape York, we knew we were still to have fun times along the OTL track. But that was still a distance away, as we planned to spend a couple of days at Weipa to restock supplies and enjoy some down time.
Tackling the Strzelecki Track
Are you considering taking on the Strzelecki Track? If you are then we’ve put together some tips to make your journey safer and more enjoyable.
My Aussie Travel Guide: Lawn Hill Gorge
Taking a trip to Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is always high on our list when travelling through western Queensland. Not only is the gorge a beautiful oasis in what can be a very dry region, but the surrounding area has significant history with the world heritage Riversleigh Fossil Area located only a short distance away.
Northern Horizon Trip Summary – Paul Kowalski
Among the many thoughts and feelings we have experienced since arriving home from Northern Horizon, the most powerful has been the sense of achievement. Each time we arrive home from a big trip we have a greater sense for the size and diversity of this country and Northern Horizon has broadened that understanding to a whole new level. What an exciting concept it has been to think back on just some of the iconic locations we visited and photographed.