We signed up for a sundowner excursion through the Kunene region because it was our last chance to search for elephants on this trip. We never saw any, but as we drove through the veld, ruggedly beautiful views were plentiful:
Our vehicle for the drive.
Namibia’s fairy circles, mysterious bare patches spread throughout the desert grasslands. Scientists have yet to figure out what causes these spots.
The bumpy road less traveled.
A whole family of ostriches.
A sheep stampede.
We came across this village far away from any official road access. Our guide explained that these huts are incredibly well suited to stand up to the elements. When a huge storm came through the area, these huts remained while the one modern building here was destroyed.
Columnar basalt is a common sight in the Twyfelfontein area. The cactus-like plant growing from the rocks is a poisonous plant called Euphorbia virosa or Gifboom, which means “poison tree” in Afrikaans.
Petrified wood is also common in this area.
We had a “sundowner” drink of pink champagne to celebrate the sunset before heading back to the lodge.
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Beautiful photos!
Thanks
Baby ostriches! My mind has been blown–I never even thought of what they might look like between the egg and adult stage. I’m enjoying your travels in Namibia very much.
Haha, glad I could blow your mind with baby ostriches
I have been enjoying recapping Namibia and now I am done (or almost done?). Sometimes I get sad about ending a travelogue, but I’m looking forward to experimenting with blogging when I don’t have a specific trip to write about!
Have to agree, the baby ostriches are very cute! And I’m also enjoying seeing Namibia through your eyes.
Thanks, Sunee- glad you’ve enjoyed following along. Lemme know if you ever make a trip up there, I’d be curious to see what you think of it!
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