A Week in Namibia

My parents, sister, and I set off on a Namibian road trip, reminiscent of those from my childhood but wilder. Desert landscapes replaced the Texas plains, and we tracked safari animals instead of running into wild boars. The unique experiences and time together created a special memory for us all. 

As soon as my family arrived, we drove up to Outjo and settled into our home base for the next few days. While we missed out on the convenience of staying within or right outside of Etosha National Park, we still managed two full days of game viewing and paid a fraction of the price at the beautiful Sasa Safari Camp.

We loved our stay at Sasa Safari Camp, especially the evening sunsets and mouth-watering dinners. The friendliest people run this solar-powered lodge, so you can feel great about your carbon footprint while enjoyed a sundowner. On our last morning, we even took a quick hike on the trails nearby before leaving.

After a quick overnight in Windhoek, we continued on to Solitaire and Sossusvlei. Abandoned cars with vibrant colors are scattered around the central area where we refueled and got a taste of McGregor's Bakery famous apple pie.

We joined a sundowner tour, which included an up-close look at the cheetahs living in the sanctuary. We learned about the dangers facing Namibia's cheetah population and efforts to protect them.

At our lodge, we took an afternoon walk and stumbled upon a desert golf course! Its isolated location also gave us a perfect view of the night sky.  

We wrapped up our week in Namibia with a final drive to Swakopmund for some fresh oysters, which live up to its reputation as the best in the world. 

With one week, we got a taste of Namibia but missed out on a few highlights such as the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Luderitz, and Fish River Canyon.