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Solitude, Vastness and freedom...Discover the Namib Desert on our unique 4×4 self-drive desert tours on offer. Discover the secrets of the desert.

Discover the Desert

It’s been called the Living Desert, the Cold Desert and the Sheltering Desert. One thing is for sure -The Namib is the World’s Oldest Desert. Estimated to be approximately 80 million years old, the Namib is the ultimate destination for off-road adventures. Join us and discover the many faces of this incredible region while testing your dune driving skills amongst the world’s h

ighest sand dunes. The geographical diversity of the region will enchant nature lovers and the tour will relax mind and body and invigorate spirits. Faces of the Namib is a completely unique five-day/six-night self off-road tour through this incredible desert, specially designed to incorporate dune driving adrenaline thrills along with other unique Namib Desert highlights. These include the marvelous Kuiseb River Canyon, ancient petrified dunes, haunting diamond mining villages of yore, fascinating shipwrecks such as the Shawnee and Eduard Bohlen, interaction with the indigenous Topnaar (≠Aonin) people, and the southernmost examples of the endemic Welwitschia Mirabilis plant. Ideal for families, friends or colleagues who enjoy nature and the great outdoors, the Faces of the Namib desert tour spans 550 kilometres of pristine desert landscape from the savannah-like interior section to the sparse Atlantic coast. The tour is self-drive, which means you bring your own vehicle. For those traveling from abroad or not in possession of a 4×4, vehicle rental can be arranged on request. This is big sky country, where the daily thrill of negotiating 100-metre dune slip faces is tempered by evenings spent sipping cold drinks, eating delicious meals, and sharing jokes round a crackling camp fire. Watch the desert landscape change from day to day. Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush and nature at its pristine best. Join Faces of the Namib!

30/12/2025

A New Year, Where New Adventures Await!

At Live the Journey, we have your travel dreams and bucket lists covered!

Do you prefer enjoying the comfort of a small group tour where everything is planned and hassle-free? Click to explore the 2026 schedule: https://shorturl.at/i5ApR

Or, maybe you prefer the freedom of driving along a “twee-spoor” track in the safety of a convoy on a guided self-drive 4x4 tour? View our Guided 4x4 self-drive schedule: https://shorturl.at/QkJjp

Perhaps you are looking for a slack-pack hike in a unique location - where the world-class service level allows you to focus and immerse yourself in the hiking experience and the beauty of your surroundings? Find your perfect hiking date: https://shorturl.at/QsuK0

Alternatively, let us assist you with the arrangements for that bespoke private tour you have always dreamed about!

Get in touch for our 2026 tours:
Call: 021 863 6400
E-mail: [email protected]

27/08/2025

🗓 5 September 2025 marks 𝟏𝟏𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 off the coast of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.

The Eduard Bohlen was a German cargo ship on a routine trip from Swakopmund to Table Bay when it encountered thick fog near Conception Bay. The reduced visibility impaired the crew's navigation capabilities, causing the ship to strike a concealed sandbank and become firmly stuck.

⏳ Despite desperate attempts to free the vessel, the ship could not be salvaged and was ultimately abandoned. 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘣 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘧𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 400 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦! Today, the wreck lies partially buried in the sand, a testament to the relentless power of nature

📸 The wreck is slowly rusting away, with the desert sands continuing to shift around it. Despite its condition, the Eduard Bohlen remains a popular spot for photographers and adventurers!

𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘉𝘰𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓ü𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘻 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳!

💥💥 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎 – 𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐋ü𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐳 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝟏 𝟔𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝟏𝟏𝟔 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨 💥💥

Booking details:
Send an email, referencing the Bohlen and discount to: [email protected]
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Limited spots are available and T&C’s apply.

13/08/2025

There's nothing quite like 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬' 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 through their heartfelt feedback. After all, this is what fuels our passion!

Their feedback inspires us to keep 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 to take the leap and book their dream trip with us.

Let David and Angelique Jeffery's unforgettable adventure on the Faces of the Namib guided self-drive trip, from July 1-6, 2025, ignite your passion for exploring the Namib Desert.
This 𝟓-𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝟔-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟓𝟓𝟎 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 of breathtaking landscapes, from Solitaire to Walvis Bay, showcasing the desert's dramatic transformation from east to west:

“As soon as you switch off from commercial mode and engage holiday mode the stresses of everyday life seem to disappear as the convoy leaves the main road and proceeds onto a single “Bakkie spoor”. Over the next few days, you connect with nature and the vast openness that surrounds you. When you get to the dunes one can only admire in awe the beauty that the desert provides.

At the end of each day the camp is erected, and first-class dinners are prepared and enjoyed under star filled skies. Just amazing! One of the highlights meant to entertain the kids sparked great interest amongst the adults as they wanted to partake in creating paper palettes by using the different coloured sand of the Namib.

For us one of the best features was introducing a group of strangers in the beginning only to end up with an amazing group of friends at the end of the tour. This was an unforgettable experience, and we will cherish the memories you helped us to create.”

Visit the tour page to enquire about possible tour dates: https://shorturl.at/eU2gB
Or, send an email to [email protected]

10/05/2025

Namibia is on our doorstep and a popular destination for South Africans who enjoy returning again-and-again. Next time you visit, ᴡʜʏ ɴᴏᴛ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴏɴᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴏʟʟᴏᴡɪɴɢ ɢᴜɪᴅᴇᴅ ꜱᴇʟꜰ-ᴅʀɪᴠᴇ 4x4 ᴛᴏᴜʀꜱ ᴀꜱ ᴘʀᴇ ᴏʀ ᴘᴏꜱᴛ ᴀᴅᴠᴇɴᴛᴜʀᴇ? It will enhance your Namibian visit no doubt, and will ensure that you will return once again!

𝕃ü𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕫 𝕥𝕠 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕧𝕚𝕤 𝔹𝕒𝕪
Starting in Lüderitz this tour runs parallel with the Namib coastline going north to Walvis Bay through the Sperrgebiet. ᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇꜱᴇʀᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʟᴇᴀʀɴ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅɪᴀᴍᴏɴᴅ ᴍɪɴɪɴɢ ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ᴀɴᴅ ʜᴀʀᴅꜱʜɪᴘꜱ on this 7-day tour with monthly departures.
Click to view the detailed tour page: https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/luderitz-to-walvis-bay-4x4/

𝔽𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℕ𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕓
On this route you will experience the deep Namib as you traverse the desert from East to West. ꜱᴛᴀɴᴅ ɪɴ ᴀᴡᴇ ᴀꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ᴅɪꜱᴄᴏɴɴᴇᴄᴛ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴀᴜɴᴀ ᴀɴᴅ ꜰʟᴏʀᴀ, ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪꜰᴜʟ ᴅᴜɴᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱɪʟᴇɴᴄᴇ. This 6-day tour starts near Solitaire, ends in Walvis Bay and has monthly departures.
Click to view the detailed tour page: http://livethejourney.co.za/tour/faces-of-the-namib-4x4/

𝕊𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟 ℝ𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 ℕ𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕟 ℕ𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕓𝕚𝕒
On this tour, we go off-the-beaten track in Kaokoland and Damaraland. We follow the dry riverbeds on a zig-zag journey - ꜱᴛᴀʀᴛɪɴɢ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴏʀᴛʜ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀɴᴋꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴋᴜɴᴇɴᴇ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴏᴜᴛʜ ɴᴇᴀʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜɢᴀʙ ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ʙʀᴀɴᴅʙᴇʀɢ. On this 11-day tour our guides will spoil you with breakfast and dinner daily and departures are in March and September.
Click to view the detailed tour page: https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour/seven-rivers-of-kaokoland/

𝕎𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕒𝕜 𝕥𝕠 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕤𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕤?
⬇ Leave your email address in the comments section below
💬 Send a WhatsApp to us by clicking this link: https://shorturl.at/CE2Hh
📩 E-mail: [email protected]

07/05/2025

6 reasons why our 4x4 tours & road trips transform the way you experience off-road adventures:

1. Our pioneering spirit drives us to develop 𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕢𝕦𝕖 𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕤 where we constantly look ahead for the next great frontier.
2. Our consultants and guiding crews are 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤. They instil trust, security and admiration long after the tour is complete.
3. We always provide 𝕕𝕖𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕟 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕥𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 to ensure you are fully equipped for the road ahead.
4. Our tours are not ‘Dakar Rallies’, and are 𝕤𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕓𝕠𝕥𝕙 𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝟜𝕩𝟜 𝕕𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒𝕤 𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕝 𝕒𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕤. The 4x4 vehicles are only a means of transport to those hard-to-reach places not accessible to the general public.
5. Our touring convoys consist of 𝕟𝕠 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝟙𝟘 𝕧𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕝𝕖𝕤 - keeping the trip as unique and pioneering as they are personal.
6. We believe in ‘enough for all, for ever’ - 𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕧𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕔𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕕.

“It was a trip of a lifetime, and we enjoyed it so much! The guide team was excellent. Their skills on the dunes and in the kitchen make them a dream-team for a trip like this. The meals were great - we loved the delicious starters and steaks were made to order!” – Gerrie and Marle Britz, Lüderitz to Walvis Bay

“Our group had a fantastic trip up the Skeleton Coast and also met new friends which I am sure we will keep in touch with. The guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable. We were certainly well taken care of during our trip. Would definitely recommend the trip and guides to family and friends.” – Anthony Gilson, Faces of the Skeleton Coast

ᴄʟɪᴄᴋ ᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ʟɪɴᴋ ᴛᴏ ᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴏᴜʀ ʏᴇᴀʀ ᴘʟᴀɴ: https://www.livethejourney.co.za/tour-programme/2025-tour-programme/

ꜰᴏʀ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ɪɴꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏʀ ᴛᴏ ʙᴏᴏᴋ:
⬇ Leave your email address in the comments section below
💬 Send a WhatsApp to us by clicking this link: https://shorturl.at/CE2Hh
📩 E-mail: [email protected]

12/04/2025

ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴀᴄᴇꜱ ᴏꜰ ʟᴇꜱᴏᴛʜᴏ: ᴅʀɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴏᴏꜰ ᴏꜰ ᴀꜰʀɪᴄᴀ 🇱🇸🚙

The majestic Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho – where we discover 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 🌄 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 🧘‍♂️ 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 🤯 that you may forget its proximity to being right on our very own doorstep!

This guided self-drive 4x4 tour is perfect for adventurous souls looking to explore Lesotho’s raw beauty – 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯.

🗣 “We had the privilege to tour Lesotho with Live the Journey. We experienced absolute exquisite nature - nonstop greenery, mountains and passes. Our lovely tour guides made this trip extra special. We highly recommend this experience!” - Tinus Le Roux

🗣 “Ek was al verskeie kere in Lesotho, maar met hierdie trip saam met Live the Journey het ek Lesotho vir die eerste keer regtig gesien/beleef. Besonderse mooi uitsigte, watervalle, bergpasse, goeie geselskap. Nog n uitstekende Live the Journey toer en hoogs aan te beveel.” - Johan Schoeman

🗣 “It was a privilege to tour with Live the Journey, for ten days exploring ‘the Roof of Africa,’ Lesotho - a country on our doorstep, with an outstanding variety of landscapes, waterfalls, indescribable mountain passes and beautiful nature. The hospitality was exceptional, accommodation was great and fantastic meals all contributed to an unforgettable adventure. This Live the Journey tour is worth every sent and is highly recommended.” - Johan and Christa Steyn

🗓️ ᴛᴏᴜʀ ᴅᴀᴛᴇ: 11 – 21 ᴏᴄᴛᴏʙᴇʀ 2025, where 10 Nights and 11 Days of Guided 4x4 adventure await!

ꜰᴏʀ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ɪɴꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏʀ ᴛᴏ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ʏᴏᴜ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ:
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15/03/2025

Tour Feedback: Seven Rivers of Northern Namibia 🇳🇦

ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ ʀɪᴠᴇʀꜱ ᴏꜰ ɴᴏʀᴛʜᴇʀɴ ɴᴀᴍɪʙɪᴀ ᴛᴏᴜʀ commences when the group meets the guide team on the banks of the Kunene River at the Kunene River Lodge. The route zigzags ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴏʀᴛʜ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴏᴜᴛʜ jumping from one riverbed to the next. The trip concludes after crossing the dry riverbed of the Ugab River near the Brandberg. It is an 𝕖𝕩𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕖𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖.

🗣“𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝕘𝕦𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕒𝕞𝕒𝕫𝕚𝕟𝕘. I will go anywhere with them. Totally impressed with the food 🍽 Seven Rivers is a hectic, but incredible trip and the guides did an amazing job.” - Meyer de Wet, 02 – 12 September 2024

🗣“Die toer was fantasties asook die kos en gidse… 𝕓𝕒𝕚𝕖 𝕓𝕒𝕚𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕚𝕖!! Ek sukkel nog om tot verhaal te kom aan die kant en sorteer nog 4000 plus fotos uit 📸” - Marie-Louise Pieterse, 03 – 13 September 2022

🗣“𝔼𝕩𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥, 𝕖𝕩𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥, 𝕖𝕩𝕔𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥! 💯” - Fef le Roux, 01 – 12 March 2024

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11/03/2025

Our desire for travel 🧳 is closely correlated to our desire for education 🎓 and knowledge 📖 about our destinations. We have compiled 10 interesting facts about the remote northwestern corner of Namibia 🇳🇦 known as the Kaokoland, where we embark on the incredible 𝕊𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟 ℝ𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 ℕ𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕟 ℕ𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕓𝕚𝕒 𝕋𝕠𝕦𝕣 in 2025!

1. The Kaokoland is about the size of Switzerland 🇨🇭
2. The Kaokoland is home to desert dwelling Elephant, Rhino and Lion 🐘 🦏 🦁
3. It is also the home of the semi-nomadic Ovahimba Tribe
4. The Lone Men of Namibia are statues you will come across in the Kaokoland
5. The main settlement in the area is Opuwo
6. The Kaokoland stretches from the Hoanib River in the south to the Kunene River in the north
7. The area is mountainous with the Baynes Mountains, Otjihipa Mountains and Hartmann Mountains 🌄
8. The toughest pass in Namibia is Van Zyl’s Pass in the Marienfluss.
9. The Epupa Falls is a series of waterfalls in the Kunene River with the greatest single drop being 37 meters.
10. The best time to visit is from March to October when the climate is more tolerable.

ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕓𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕋𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕦𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕖?
Share your Kaokoland travel experiences in the comments down below! ⬇

Join our 𝕊𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟 ℝ𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕗 ℕ𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕟 ℕ𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕓𝕚𝕒 𝕋𝕠𝕦𝕣 if you would like to explore the majesty of the Kaokoland.

🗓 Tour date: 27 August – 01 September 2025

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19/02/2025

ʙᴀᴄᴋ ʀᴏᴀᴅꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴇꜱᴛ ᴄᴏᴀꜱᴛ

The West Coast is sparsely populated. A rugged area with miles of pristine coastal scenery 🌅, fishing villages 🎣, mouth-watering local 𝚔𝚞𝚒𝚎𝚛 𝚔𝚘𝚜 🍲, and hospitable locals who will warmly welcome you to their town or shop 🤝

During Spring, the area is transformed into a 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕧𝕒𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕓𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕝𝕪 𝕔𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕕𝕗𝕝𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕤 🌼🌹🌺🌷

In the Namaqua National Park, you will come across ɢᴏᴜꜱʙʟᴏᴍᴍᴇ, ᴠʏɢɪᴇꜱ, ɴᴇᴍᴇꜱɪᴀꜱ, ᴄᴀɴᴅᴇʟᴀʙʀᴀ, ʙᴀʙɪᴀɴᴀ ᴀɴᴅ ɪxɪᴀꜱ - with a backdrop of waves crushing on the beach… a promise that your camera will be working overtime 📸

Another highlight of the area is the Shipwreck Route. Following the coast, you drive past the remains of various shipwrecks, visit a unique well with a very special story and enjoy ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʟʟᴇɴɢᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴅʀɪᴠɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏꜱᴄɪʟʟᴀᴛɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴄᴋʏ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴀɴᴅʏ ᴛᴇʀʀᴀɪɴ.

It is time to gear down and enjoy the slower pace of the West Coast - join us on the ʙᴀᴄᴋ ʀᴏᴀᴅꜱ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴇꜱᴛ ᴄᴏᴀꜱᴛ!

Tour dates:
05 – 11 September 2025
14 – 20 September 2025

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15/02/2025

FEEDBACK: FACES OF THE NAMIB 🚙🏜

ᴜɴꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴇʏꜱ, ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ-ᴄʟᴀꜱꜱ ɢᴜɪᴅᴇꜱ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴍɪᴄʜᴇʟɪɴ-ᴡᴏʀᴛʜʏ ᴍᴇᴀʟꜱ - Live the Journey continues to create once-in-a-lifetime adventures that leave our guests eager for more!

🗣 “Can't wait to do 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥 with Live the Journey!” - Matthew de Villiers, 25 – 30 October 2024

🗣 “The Faces of the Namib was great. The meals the team cooked were really great. It deserves a Michelin star ⭐ The guide team is an exceptional trio. We will 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 do this trip again!” - Yvon and Kees Geelhoed, 01 – 06 August 2024

🗣 “The whole experience of our trip through the Faces of the Namib was amazing from the initial emails booking our adventure to the guide and support team on our trip. 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 and will definitely be doing further expeditions with them!” - Penny Kight, 12 – 17 May 2024

🗣 "Ek wil julle graag bedank vir die toer wat ons kon meemaak. Die gidsspan was uitstekende gashere en ons het die trip verskriklik geniet Van die kos, hul kennis van die woestyn, die diere, die sandduine, alles, daar is geen klagtes nie. 𝘿𝙞𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙨!” - Leon Lombard, 14 – 19 Augustus 2022

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11/02/2025

Frequently asked questions about our Namib 4x4 trips

We often get asked: “Do I need previous dune-driving experience for the Faces of the Namib and Lüderitz to Walvis Bay 4x4 trips?”

The short answer is a resounding, NO. While previous experience is recommended, many participants manage the tour without having driven on dunes before.

The tours have also been designed so that dune driving becomes more challenging very gradually. The first two days will suffice to put everyone at ease, and instil enough confidence so that drivers evolve to manage trickier and more challenging dunes as we progress.

All our guides are very well-trained and highly experienced. They are capable of guiding even the most inexperienced drivers through the desert, and they will also always recommend when a driver should not attempt a certain manoeuvre and offer alternative routes instead.

The rule is to LISTEN TO EXACTLY what your guide tells you to do and obey them to the letter. This rule applies to everyone equally. Follow this golden rule, and you will have an experience of a lifetime.

The Faces of the Namib and Lüderitz to Walvis Bay trips have monthly departures in 2025.

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28/10/2024

Explore the Back Roads of the West Coast in 2025!

The dates are set, and our Back Roads of the West Coast tour is ready for booking! This tour is perfect for those with limited time who crave a springtime getaway to witness the wildflower blooms or simply escape to the serene, off-the-beaten-path beauty of Namaqualand.

Over the last few years, Namaqualand’s Spring flower displays have been nothing short of spectacular, blanketing the landscape in vibrant hues of yellow, white, orange, pink, and purple as far as the eye can see! The journey begins at Alexander Bay, where the Orange River meets the Atlantic, and ends in Velddrif at the mouth of the Berg River. Along the way, you’ll pass through diverse vegetation zones—from hardy succulents to lush fynbos and renosterveld.
Tour Highlights Include:
*Driving the Shipwreck Route – a 4x4 adventure in a concession area not accessible to the general public.
*Thrilling Dune Driving and exploring the Namaqua National Park’s stunning coastal section.
*Culinary Delights of the West Coast – indulge in the region’s beloved local dishes, especially fresh seafood that’s simply beyond comparison as our guests always say!

Tour Dates:
*05 – 11 September 2025
*14 – 22 September 2025

Reserve Your Spot Today!
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*Photo Credits: Sept 2024 Tour Guests

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