Monthly Archives: January 2019

Cosme

The Mexican inspired cuisine is extraordinary, not only to eat but also to take in visually. I joined one of our alumni for lunch and was inspired by the complexity and presentation of the tasty array of small plates that … Continue reading

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Etosha Aoba Lodge

Onguma Game Reserve, located on the east side of Etosha’s fence line, offers a number of accommodation options. We chose to stay in one of the bush suites at Etosha Aoba Lodge, one of the eleven thatched-roof bungalows, where the … Continue reading

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Bush Walks at Onguma Nature Reserve

Walking in the wilds of Africa is indeed a treat and one that we pursue whenever available, after first experiencing the opportunity in Kruger. In planning this trip to Etosha, Linda found that the team at Onguma makes these bush … Continue reading

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Halali Rest Camp

A great pool provided a break from the late-afternoon heat spikes. The double rooms were streets ahead of those at Okaukuejo and Dennis took us on a superb 5:30 a.m. drive to see the animals. We hit the jackpot with … Continue reading

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Okaukuejo Waterhole

The animals who visited on the first night of our stay included three black rhino, three giraffes, two jackals and an assortment of avian friends. The waterhole is floodlit after dark to improve the visibility. In this seemingly improbable scene, … Continue reading

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Hilton Windhoek

This hotel is a great place to recharge after a long flight into Namibia. En route to see the big animals at Etosha National Park, we spent a night to catch up on our sleep before the distant drive north. … Continue reading

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