Rock Commiphora – Journeys with Sonia

April 22, 2018

The Herero

This morning, after breakfast, Charles and Andy and I met with our Herero guide, Ueera, for our trip to visit the Himba tribe. Charles had visited them once before, but was as excited as I was about visiting them again. Those who know me, know that I love meeting indigenous people in the places I visit. And in Africa, what could be more exciting than getting to know African tribes?

Ueera is Herero and he asked if we minded if we stop at his village down the road, the Khowarib Village, as he needed to pick up something. Mind? I was thrilled! Of course, we said yes. He told us that his mother and aunts would be there, and we were more than welcome to take as many pictures as we wanted. Music to my ears!

April 18-21, 2018

Camping? Do you know me?

The Hoanib River is one of the 12 seasonal rivers in the west of Namibia, bordering the northern part of Damaraland and Kaokoland. This area is considered one of the last true wilderness areas in Namibia. It is also the one of last settlements of the desert elephant. The Murdorib flows off the Hoanib, at about 600 feet above sea level, and it is on the dry bed of the Mudorib that we would be camping for the next two nights.

Camping. Me? Those that know me know that camping is not my usual MO. How did this happen? When we met with Chris at Piper and Heath to plan our Wilderness Safari trip, the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp was full. But we wanted to stay in this area, so Chris suggested we camp. He promised a hot shower, a toilet and someone to cook for us. So I said, “Actually sounds like fun. Why not?!” So here we were.

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Namibia Chapter 7: The Herero and the Himba

The Herero

Namibia Chapter 4. Camping on the Mudorib River

Camping? Do you know me?