Relics of the German occupation can be seen at the ‘Alte Feste’ in Windhoek, German colonial troops seized Chief Jan Jonkers’ kraal overlooking Windhoek, and who can blame them for this country in the south-west corner of Africa is no doubt one of the most colorful. , diverse and fascinating. War and genocide have been the character of the German attempt to create a colonial empire and a legacy of fortresses and castles remains throughout the country.
Driving with my parents in my youth from Cape Town to Windhoek, and then to Etosha, that’s three weeks left as well. With a stopover in Ais-Ais at Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and on to Etosha National Park. Where do I start to tell you that visiting this land of shadows, rivers of sand and dry waters, diamonds, skeletons and fog, haunted coastlines with their rock art, crafts and culture, ports, mining towns and desert creatures is simply an incredible experience. and a land that you simply must discover, explore and enjoy.
Running on honeymoon to be in this destination, consider a wedding in the Dunes, they are fabulously organized venues and service providers that can set up Bedouin tents or marquees. Imagine a small sand-colored marquee set up for 20 of your closest loved ones, tables adorned with white cloth, palm fronds swaying in desert yellow, champagne and great food to go, after your ceremony or blessing.
Invite me, I’ll be there!
After the wedding you should head to the far north and visit Etosha National Park the place of mirages or Dry Water Land, this large white pan is the remains of a prehistoric inland sea, it is 130km from east to west and runs 72km in north to south. I can still see the flamingos drinking from the sparkling waters low in the pan at the time we were there and then enjoying the sheer delight of watching the flamingos take flight as they rose from the pan in a sheet of pure pink.
There are so many stories to tell and places to visit in Namibia that I’m sure the San hunters could have kept us fascinated for days.