Arriving in the Namib Desert

While we were driving for around four hours in a mad rush to arrive at our destination before sunset, trialing out our first sets of Namibian roads (a lot of the roads are gravel roads, but actually super well maintained, so you can easily go 100+km/h), we arrived at the closed gate of the Sesriem Oasis Campsite.

Fortunately, there were two friendly security guards who let us into the campsite, and with the last remaining rays of sunlight we went to set up the tent. We had an entire group spot to ourselves, which was pretty incredible.

We got out our chairs, ate some of the takeout we had brought, and sat facing up at the milky way. The view of the sky was nothing less than stunning. With the help of a sky mapping app we were able to identify many different constellations as well as a few planets - Venus and Jupiter most prominently of all.

Soon after it was time to go to bed, as we had an early start tomorrow.Read more