87 days to go. The countdown has started. In fact it started 3 days ago when I parted with 20% deposit for the expedition.
I’m going to Namibia. It will be the trip of a lifetime. I am going to track animals on foot, visit a local tribe learning some of their skills and go with them them on a “bushwalk” for a few days. I will also be visiting a second game conservancy to get a closer look at some other wildlife.
I’m slightly excited as you can imagine. Since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to go to Africa to see the wildlife. In the last few years, I’ve been nervous about going because of the tourist Safari stigma. I think that now I’ve found the ideal expedition where bushcraft meets tracking in an African environment. What more could I ask for?
I was going to go last year but the expedition (with another provider) was cancelled. I thus still have the money (just) but it must be spent this year before Mrs P gets her paws on it!! (To be fair I’ve said she can have a new pair of shoes and some more hair products).
I’m going with a highly respected international tracker and once in Africa, guides and local expert trackers will be there to provide tuition.
Every now and again, I will update you on what preparations I’m making and how these preparations are going, what kit I’ll be taking and why and other general information and research information I come across.
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Oh! I’m so happy for you! I hope for many reports !!!!
best of luck to you!!!enjoy the adventure…and take lots of pictures!!!
Fantastic Pablo, enjoy.
Cool Pablo! That must be great to look forward to.
That’s excellent, Pablo!
A once in your life-time trip . I can certainly understand the excitement building up.
Jealous? Me? You bet!!
Looking forward to reading all about it.
/ Karl
Sounds fab. Look forward to hearing all about it.
I went to Namibia quite a few years back. Beautiful country.
I know what you mean about the whole safari experience. I made the mistake of going on a touristy one in Botswana. It was a huge disappointment. Stuck in a vehicle with a bunch of people who don’t actually give a flying toss about the wildlife. It’s sometimes difficult to arrange much else if you’re without vehicle though.
There’s no better thing than to get out on foot. You should have a unique experience.
Please, please, please give us a list of what you’ll be bringing. Especially on your three day bush walk.
I’d love to know what you’d pack for something like that (and I’m sure I’m not the only one!)
Thanks Pablo, and have a fun trip!
(Take lots of video for youtube!)
Went last year, went as an expedition leader took 18 6th formers for a month. Went to the Waterberg Plateau Park we had to have a guide to go up to the plateau top camped for 3 nights in open sided huts. Asked the guide lots of questions about tracking learnt lots. The high light was getting the girls to sleep under the stars after that we did not use the tents. The campsite at Spitzkoppe was a magic place its run by the San bush people that live there. Stay away from the tourist hot spots and your will have an amazing experience.
Got a book in the big shopping mall in Windhoek called A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern and East Africa Wildlife by Chris & Tilde Stuart ISBN 978-1-86872-558-8 used it all the time. Any questions feel free to contact me.
Havercake Lad: fantastic. we’re going nowhere near the tourist spots. it sounds a great place and I’m pleased you had a great time. I;ve tried to order that book, but know one has got it.