Namibia's far north-western reaches have always held mysteries and marvels. A new mystery has recently emerged, leaving all spectators intrigued - and curious.

Six, five, four, three, two … one! The baobab countdown begins with excitement as the first king of trees appears bathed in afternoon light and adorned with birds’ nests.

The advantage of being a pensioner is that you are not bound by school holidays when you want to go on holiday. Another advantage is that if you travel outside of the normal tourism high season, accommodation is fairly easy to come by.

The people in the southern Kunene Region live in a starkly beautiful part of Namibia. To the visitor, it appears to be an undisturbed wilderness where rocky, red moonscapes meet endless blue skies. It is the home of famously desert-adapted plants and animals, where life continues despite the lack of rain and scorching sun. It is easy to forget that there are people here too. Like the wildlife with which they share the land, the people must be tough and resourceful to survive in this harsh environment.

Your voyage of discovery through Namibia will literally take your breath away, as the country has it all – from dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and a population that is friendly, culturally diverse and photogenic – to an excellent road and tourist infrastructure and oodles of elbow room.