The Fish River Canyon Namibia

Taking a photograph of the Fish River Canyon could never do it justice. The path the River has made winds through the rock, while you stand above it and look down. There's a five day hiking trail which starts at the part closest to Hobas but still a 10km drive to get there and finishes at the Ai Ais hot springs. 

A few more Wild Horses...

As you drive from Aus on your way to Luderitz you will find lots of Wild horses. There's lots of speculation as to how they originally arrived and all seems to be from the war days. They have adapted over the years and are completely wild. 

A Ghost of a town, Kolmanskop

When you get the chance to visit Ludertiz, you must factor in a visit to the old  mining village Kolmanskop either in the morning or the evening for the best light.

This little town was abandoned in 1958 when the last of the diamonds were depleted and what is left of the once colonial village are beautifully built grand homes taken over by the Namibian desert. A photographers delight.

 

Sossusvlei and the Dead vlei

Everyone talks about Soussusvlei but before you get there is the Dead Vlei. Much more spectacular and stunningly beautiful. There is even a Lost Vlei next to it I hear but didn't know at the time which is supposed to be even more stunning. Just a few tips for anyone planning on going that way. There is a short drive you would need a 4x4 for but if you don't have don't stress as there are 4x4 game viewing cars to give you a lift there and back for R100 per person. They must make a fortune wow.

I have also included some other sand dunes in the same area for you to enjoy.

While waiting for our lift at Soussusvlei we saw an Eagle Owl fast asleep in the tree above us. Another tip is when you walk up these dunes, take water and when at the top take off your socks and shoes roll them down the side and walk down the side of the dune bare foot. It's an amazing feeling.

Zippy Zebra

Giant Giraffe ....