Since you probably came to Namibia to bask in the sun, the sight of a few clouds in the sky may make you nervous, and the prospect of grey days of pouring rain may dampen your spirits

Learn more about the caves of Namibia

There is something about being on gravel - the slower pace required, the remoteness, the sense of being on a journey - that always makes me want to open my window wide... to let the fresh air blow my hair into a wild halo and the dust to anoint everything, and to give me a sense of freedom not experienced on the tar.

We were motoring over the veld to an area where we were to disembark to walk and stalk springbok, when a shout went out, “AAAARDVAAAARK!”

Namibia is a liberating, pristine, rugged, soulful destination. Part of enjoying the best of Namibia while on holiday can mean being smart, alert and aware of road safety.

The Namib Desert has wonders that come in many forms, some of which are small, easily overlooked creatures such as the golden mole.

Travelling with children in Namibia is guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime. Namibia offers plenty of family activities throughout the year, but many visitors bring their children to the southern hemisphere in December and January during the long summer break, and target the national parks and beaches. Namibia is politically stable and, with its small population, less crowded at this time of year than most other destinations.

A region of mysticism and muti, where traditional ways of doing and deep-rooted culture still enjoy priority over modern influences, Namibia’s deep north is an area that is unexplored in many ways.