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Thank you Traveler & Janis.Glad you enjoying it..https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...94d1bd46d8.jpg
A male Tommy https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8776d27edf.jpg Favourite prey of the cheetahs https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ad495b5916.jpg Ever skittish Kudu https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...97f7aedce7.jpg Very vary while approaching water |
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A magnificent antelope also often referred to as the crazy kudu often tries to outrun the vehicle as you drive past. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...44be7a37ab.jpg Makes sense to watch out & give it a wide berth,with a good possibility of them crashing into the car when alarmed.Its dry and lean meat is often on menu in Namibian restaurants. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...29b6d5d8f2.jpg Angolan or Namibian Giraffe a sub species of the southern Giraffe https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ddf9bac2b1.jpg Pale Chanting Goshawk, common bird of prey in Etosha |
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The two of them sharing a waterhole. Truce amidst tension. Both with a lousy temper. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7f00f055c2.jpg The 'White ' Rhino is generally said to be the colour of their last mud bath. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...596a320dbe.jpg Wide or 'Wyd' an Afrikanns word for a wide mouth of the beast,is the reason for the corrupted name' White ' Rhino.Notice his flat wide muzzle. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...84296ef58f.jpg This, then has to be a white elephant oys of Etosha |
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The white dust from the Etosha pans,he looks more like Michelangelo's marble work of art.https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3414e52abd.jpg
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At the Okaukejo an outpost,a rest camp and and admin outpost of Etosha NP. The chalets overlook an artificial waterhole with a ringside amphitheatre which attract game day and night, Quite crowded 24/7..https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e9762791b9.jpg
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On toTwyfelfontein ,in Damaraland situated in the Kunene Region of north western Namibia. Surreal landscapes and a lovely Camp Kipwe nestled among the rockshttps://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...aa4134b2c3.jpg
Speckled Pigeon https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bcb20976cf.jpg Camp Kipwe https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...47c3890127.jpg Blends into the surroundings https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2173c449cd.jpg Beautiful skies |
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A photographer's delight https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...95ea4abeae.jpg Martian red landscapes on the blue planet https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4af20a25d5.jpg A very angry Black Necked Spitting Cobra who didn't want any photos ops https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...27d1784778.jpg Orange Spotted Tokay Gecko |
The Desert Dwelling Elephants of the Kunene region.https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a13670c95c.jpg
A male in Musth.They live in sandy desert, rocky mountains and arid gravel plains in Namibia's northwest. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...0a5bbf4d9c.jpg Initially, an adventurous bull ventured far south; he was named “Voortrekker”, meaning “first walker”. Later he brought breeding herds, and now the Ugab River area has become home to approximately 31 elephants. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b6ac51c862.jpg They are said to have a smaller body mass with proportionally longer legs and seemingly larger feet than other elephants adapted to travel in arid conditions. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ee8ca84818.jpg They live in smaller family units made up of only two or three animals, thereby decreasing pressure on food and water resources |
I had to do the journey to Swakopmund from Damaraland in one day as per the schedule but the lure of the Skeleton coast and Cape Cross was irresistible. Decided to do the 700 km detour along the desolate Atlantic seaboard and was well rewarded.https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1d0d8a808e.jpg
Ruins of an oil rig https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8b1fb751c0.jpg its stark beauty against a desolate land https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...35c890f32e.jpg rusting and twisted metal now a home to breeding seabirds https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...369728d41c.jpg The notorious coastline was a graveyard for ships |
Cape Cross with its colony of Cape Fur Seals raises a lot of 'stink'.......https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4352d5cfd6.jpg
Digested and semi-digested seafood buffet in the form of poo is an absolute olfactory assault. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1bebef2f4d.jpg Mum nursing the pup https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...cef933a479.jpg Tens of juveniles basking along with their mothers https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1b587f7981.jpg A healthy population in the middle of nowhere |
More marvels from Inquest!Thank you!!
Love the waterhole pix---like Hicks' painting "The Peaceable Kingdom"...albeit in much dryer terrain! |
Gorgeous photos, thank you so much for sharing them.
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Thank you Cali, Leely. Namibia is indeed a very different country. It dosen't conjure up,nor fit into, the usual "Africa' mould. Its certainly, as you mentioned Cali, qualifies as "The Peaceable Kingdom" for the redeemed souls. If you haven't already been there,would highly recommend it.
Though,self drive is the best option for Namibia, there are also a lot of travel companies offering various services, including assisted tours and conducted (fixed) tours. One such name that comes to mind is The Cardboard Box Company. Namibia | Cardboard Box Travel Shop I did not use them. I hired the vehicle from Odyssey.Went my own way, as usual. Though they were not the best, do shop around, there are many more. I was also recommended Damien Morel,a freelancing tour guide. http://damienmorel.com/ Again,its a recommendation. I've not used him. A day in Swakopmund, relaxed and rejuvenated after long drives Namibian in the outback.Were off towards Solitaire... a small desert town enroute to or Sesriem and the Sossusvlei in the Namib. |
Solitaire a small desert outpost.https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...7b6e61e3c6.jpg
On the way to Sesriem & Sossusvlei https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4af32cc435.jpg An isolated settlement in the Khomas Region of central Namibia. Last pit stop to re-fuel in the only gas station in miles. Moose-McGregor's desert bakery,a 'Dessert Oasis' known for the legendary apple strudel,includes a general store and a small lodge. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8040bbcbff.jpg Probably belonged to the first inhabitants adds a peculiar twist to the harshness of the desert. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...20f3ac905b.jpg Rusting Vintage sucked into the desert sand |
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The dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei or the 'https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...04adf235e7.jpg
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A cheeky Bat Eared Fox dropped ove to say goodbyehttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...96eb1eed69.jpg
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Fascinating, Inquest! The spectacular, eerie landscape, the old vehicles in the desert....not to mention, the wildlife!
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