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Conseils de voyage, expériences et connaissances sur les road trips et la faune sauvage.
5 avril 2025
Big Five safari in Namibia: These are the best spots
We show you the best places to experience the Big Five in Namibia – whether on your own or on a guided tour with a guide.
5 avril 2025
Desert elephants in Namibia: These are the best spots
Ready to discover Namibia’s fascinating desert elephants? Find out more about their astonishing adaptations and the challenges they face today.
20 mars 2025
Stanley Park in Vancouver: A natural paradise in the middle of the city
Explore Stanley Park in Vancouver – a green oasis with breathtaking views, ancient giant trees and fascinating wildlife.
20 mars 2025
Spreetshoogte Pass: One of Namibia’s most beautiful panoramic roads
Spreetshoogte Pass offers breathtaking views of the Namib Desert and a spectacular descent.
6 janvier 2025
Botswana self-drive round trip: The ultimate guide for your safari adventure
Ready for the ultimate self-drive adventure in Botswana? Discover our tips on routes, equipment and the best time to travel.
27 décembre 2024
Vancouver Island sights: Unforgettable highlights for your west coast adventure
Discover the best Vancouver Island sights – from Victoria’s charm to Tofino’s wild waves. Are you ready for your adventure?
23 décembre 2024
Botswana highlights: The ultimate guide for planning your trip
Discover the most beautiful places in Botswana and find out what the country has to offer.
23 décembre 2024
Namibia's wild horses: Encounter the survival experts of the Namib Desert
Discover Namibia's wild horses: masters of adaptation in the Namib Desert, surviving under extreme conditions. Ready for an adventure?
23 décembre 2024
Swakopmund sights: The 9 most exciting adventures between desert and ocean
Discover Swakopmund’s sights: breathtaking dunes and adventures in the Namib desert. Ready to experience nature?
21 décembre 2024
Filling up in Namibia: costs, tips and service
Ready for unique adventures? Discover everything you need to know about filling up in Namibia – from prices to services at petrol stations.
21 décembre 2024
Namibia camping: The ultimate guide for planning your trip
Ready for the ultimate camping adventure in Namibia? We’ll tell you what you need to know for planning your trip.
20 décembre 2024
Planning a Namibia road trip: The ultimate guide for your perfect desert adventure
Plan your road trip perfectly with insider tips on routes, duration and unforgettable experiences. Are you in?
9 décembre 2024
Namibia entry regulations 2025: Visa requirement for Namibia from 1 April 2025
Find out everything about the current entry regulations including visas, vaccinations and travel documents.
4 juillet 2024
Canada packing list: Everything for your outdoor adventure
Find out from our Canada packing list which gear you really should take with you for an unforgettable outdoor adventure in the west of Canada.
7 mars 2024
Lions in Etosha: Will we finally get the perfect photo?
We travel to Etosha National Park hoping to find the lions in the park and photograph them in the most beautiful morning light.
21 octobre 2023
Desert lions in Namibia: On safari in the realm of the mysterious big cats
In the north-west of Namibia lives a lion population that has successfully adapted to life in the desert.
10 août 2023
Wildlife in Namibia: When and where you can experience it best
Find out which areas are particularly good for watching wildlife in Namibia and when you can see it there at its best.
3 août 2023
Restoring habitats
In the Rocky Mountains, wildlife habitats were cut off from one another by the construction of roads. Now they are gradually being reconnected.
2 août 2023
Learn to read animal tracks
With a bit of patience you can find tracks anywhere in nature that tell you who might have crossed the path before you. Are you ready for a bit of detective work?
2 août 2023
Gigantic coastal rainforests
Some trees in the coastal rainforests are over 100 metres tall – and that’s thanks to bear and salmon.
2 août 2023
There needs to be more salmon
The number of salmon is steadily decreasing and this is a major challenge for an entire ecosystem.
2 août 2023
The secret life of orcas
Orcas are clever hunters and at the same time highly social beings. Why one orca is not the same as another is what you’ll find out here.
2 août 2023
Ever heard of bear dens?
Caves give animals shelter in winter and are therefore very important for bears. But why are they disappearing more and more?
21 mai 2023
Wildlife in transition: The secrets of seasonal adaptations
Discover how animal behaviour changes with the seasons and find out how we can support their adaptations.
16 mai 2023
Driving in deep sand in Namibia: A beginner's guide
We show you how you can drive in deep sand in Namibia. Discover the different gears (H2, H4, L4), find out how to switch between them and learn the right driving techniques for beginners.
13 mai 2023
Africa’s wildest secret: How to track down animal babies
Experience wild Africa! Find out how you can witness animal births up close and on your own with a hire car.
13 mai 2023
The 5 most astonishing animal migrations in the world: Do you know them all?
Discover the fascinating world of animal migrations! Learn more about monarch butterflies, wildebeest, Arctic terns, salmon and grey whales. Prepare to be enchanted!
12 mai 2023
Wildlife photography for beginners: Discover the fascinating world of nature
On your next trip you want to be prepared to take great wildlife photos. We’ll show you what you need to keep in mind.
12 mai 2023
Respectful wildlife watching: The 5 best tips for a responsible wildlife trip
Find out how you can enjoy respectful wildlife encounters when you travel. Be part of sustainable tourism and help protect wildlife during your unforgettable adventures.
14 avril 2023
The last rhinoceroses
Rhinoceroses have lived on Earth for millions of years. Today rhinoceroses are severely threatened by poaching and must be protected.
6 avril 2023
Namibia as it was 200 years ago
It’s hard to imagine how rich in wildlife Namibia must have been hundreds of years ago. Here you can get an impression of it.
6 avril 2023
Search for a water source
Elephants not only have an incredibly good memory, they also have the ability to move around as reliably as if they had a navigation system.
6 avril 2023
Secret of the desert elephants
Desert elephants know exactly where to find water in this dry landscape – no wonder, as it is incredibly important for their survival.
4 avril 2023
Biodiversity thanks to the Benguela Current
In a fascinating way, the Benguela Current turns the Atlantic off Namibia into one of the most fish-rich waters on our planet.
4 avril 2023
Surviving in the fog desert
The Namib seems like a hostile place – if you want to survive in the desert, you need some very special strategies.
23 décembre 2022
Hire car without camping equipment
Depending on the region, a different vehicle is recommended. On this page we help you find the hire vehicle that suits you and your route.
22 décembre 2022
Hire car with camping equipment
Depending on the region, a different vehicle with camping equipment is recommended. On this page we help you find the hire vehicle that suits you and your route.
19 novembre 2022
Safari clothing: 5 tried-and-tested tips you should keep in mind
Finding the right safari outfit is not difficult at all. Here you can find our tips so that you have the right clothing for Africa with you.
7 novembre 2022
Wildlife cinema: 6 places to stay with a view of the waterhole
How handy would it be if your place to stay was right next to a waterhole? That way you don’t have far to go and can watch what’s happening around the water all day long.
31 octobre 2022
Watch desert elephants: The 6 most beautiful places to stay as a starting point
In Damaraland you can encounter the rare desert elephant. We have picked out some lovely places to stay from where you can set off in search of these animals.
14 octobre 2022
Sleeping under the open starry sky: The 3 most beautiful places to stay
Here are three places to stay in Namibia where you can sleep directly under the stars.
20 août 2022
Etosha camping: Our 8 favourite campsites
You’d like to camp in Etosha? Then we’ll show you the most beautiful campsites inside and outside the park and tell you what you should bear in mind when booking.
10 août 2022
Best Canada travel guide: Recommendation for your road trip through western Canada
Are you looking for the best travel guide for western Canada? We compare five for you and give you a personal recommendation.
23 octobre 2021
Camping lantern – what to look out for when buying
A lantern lets you light up your camp in a cosy way in the evening.
16 octobre 2021
Namibia best time to visit for wildlife watching as a self-driver
Namibia is a destination you can visit all year round. You’ll find out here when the best time for wildlife watching is.
19 septembre 2021
Binoculars for birdwatching: the features you should look out for
In this article we show you what you absolutely need to look out for before buying binoculars for birdwatching.
12 septembre 2021
Namibia national parks: The best places to watch wildlife
The national parks are the highlight of any trip to Namibia, as many different wild animals live there. Tracking them down and watching them is a unique experience that will stay with you for a long time.
3 août 2021
Rocky Mountains animals: These wild animals you can see here
Many wild animals live in Canada, including bears, wolves and moose. This makes Canada one of the few regions where you can still watch these wild animals today.
1 juillet 2021
Bear watching on Vancouver Island: The best wildlife spots
In this article we show you the best places and our insider tips for bear watching on Vancouver Island.
30 avril 2021
Whale watching Vancouver Island: these are the best spots
You’d like to go whale watching on Vancouver Island and are looking for the best spots and the perfect time to travel? Then you’re in the right place.
27 mars 2021
Namibia packing list for self-drivers, camping and safari
So you definitely don’t forget anything: find out which equipment, clothing and documents you really need to have with you as a self-driver.
23 octobre 2020
Wildlife in Canada: The best places to see animals on your trip
Watching wildlife in Canada: we tell you where and when you have the best chance of seeing bears, whales, moose and more on your trip.
17 juillet 2020
The best maps for Botswana: navigating as a self-driver
Which maps are suitable for Botswana? Find out here which road maps you really should have with you for navigation in Botswana.
10 mai 2020
Camping torch: What you should look out for when buying
There’s quite a bit to bear in mind with a camping torch so you don’t end up left in the dark. We share recommendations based on our own experience.
22 mars 2020
Icefields Parkway: complete travel guide with the best highlights
The Icefields Parkway is one of the most beautiful routes in Canada and belongs on every Canada road trip. This comprehensive travel guide shows you the best highlights along the route between Jasper and Banff. Wonderful landscapes, hiking trails and masses of wildlife are just waiting to be discovered by you.
19 octobre 2019
Namibia Botswana round trip travel report: this is what we experienced!
In this travel report we write about our round trip through Namibia and Botswana. Be right there with us and experience the journey all over again.
6 octobre 2019
Taking over your motorhome in Canada – all the info
Are you wondering how taking over your motorhome in Canada works? Here you’ll find all the key information.
29 septembre 2019
Applying for an eTA for Canada: Everything you need to know
Before you enter the country you have to apply for an eTA for Canada. In this article you’ll find out how it works and what you need to look out for.
22 septembre 2019
Preparing for the wilderness in Botswana – how to go about it
In this article we write about how we prepared for the wilderness in Botswana. We spend a total of nine nights in Botswana’s parks.
15 septembre 2019
5 things you should never be without on a game drive
In our opinion there are five things you should never be without on a game drive in Botswana. You can find out what they are in this article.
25 août 2019
Best time to visit Botswana: When is your safari most worthwhile?
Discover the best time to visit Botswana. Find out when you can best experience the wildlife, when the weather is ideal and which highlights you can expect in each season.
11 août 2019
Rhino poaching: a real problem in Africa
Rhino poaching is a real problem in Africa. In this article you can find out more about a rhino that puts a face to it all.
4 août 2019
Botswana packing list for your road trip
With our Botswana packing list we want to help you equip yourself with the right gear. Our packing list is designed for self-drivers.
28 juillet 2019
Camping recipes over the campfire
On our journey through Namibia and Botswana we tried lots of tasty camping recipes over the campfire. These are the best!
21 juillet 2019
Botswana route – 3 weeks from Windhoek
Our Botswana route takes us through some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Botswana. In this article we list all the places and campsites.
7 juillet 2019
Camping in Botswana: these are our experiences!
Camping in Botswana is pure adventure. In this article we write about our experiences and adventures from our Botswana self-drive trip.
30 juin 2019
Botswana self-drive: Our experiences and tips for your trip
Discovering Botswana as a self-driver is one of the greatest adventures we’ve experienced so far. Now we’re sharing our experiences.
23 juin 2019
Safety in Namibia: our experiences
In this article we’d like to share our experiences as well as statistics and facts about safety in Namibia.
9 juin 2019
Campground Vancouver: Finding the best campsite
You’re looking for a campground in Vancouver? Then here are two nice city campsites for you.
26 mai 2019
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Vancouver
If you are in Vancouver, you really should visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge – a suspension bridge right in the middle of the rainforest. A unique experience!
19 mai 2019
Interview: When I looked deep into an orca's eyes
In an interview with Sinead, an orca guide on Vancouver Island, we find out what life in an orca camp is really like.
28 avril 2019
Hiring a motorhome in Canada: The ultimate guide including price comparison
You want to hire a motorhome in Canada and are wondering what you should bear in mind? Then this detailed article is just what you need.
7 avril 2019
Cape Cross: Watch seals on the beach
The seal reserve at Cape Cross is on a stretch of coastline north of Swakopmund. It is well worth a visit, as the number of seals is gigantic.
24 mars 2019
Walvis Bay: Flamingos off the coast
In the region south of Swakopmund you can see the Walvis Bay flamingos. A spectacle you really should not miss.
17 mars 2019
SIM card Namibia: making emergency calls
A SIM card in Namibia makes sense so you can make reservations within the country at low cost or reach your loved ones via WhatsApp.
3 mars 2019
Suspension Bridge in Elk Falls Provincial Park – A unique view!
The Suspension Bridge in Elk Falls Provincial Park is a great adventure, letting you see a breathtaking waterfall from above. Here’s how to get there!
24 février 2019
Goldstream Campground – camping in the scent of Douglas firs
You’re looking for a campground where you can sleep beneath Douglas firs? Then this one is just right for you.
10 février 2019
Hike to the Trestle Bridge in Goldstream Provincial Park – is it worth it?
A hike to the Goldstream Trestle Bridge in the provincial park of the same name rewards you with a great view. And this is how you get there…
20 janvier 2019
Entering Canada by land: What you should keep in mind
Entering Canada by land is relatively straightforward. We show you what you should still absolutely keep in mind.
13 janvier 2019
Vancouver Island ferry: crossing with motorhome or car
Are you looking for the right connection for the Vancouver Island ferry? Here you’ll find everything you need to know.
9 décembre 2018
Rainforest Trail: circular walk in the coastal rainforest
If you’re on Vancouver Island, you should definitely hike the Rainforest Trail. It’s a short walk that’s truly impressive!
18 novembre 2018
Campfire on MacKenzie Beach: a dreamlike experience!
When you’re in Tofino, you should have a campfire on MacKenzie Beach – a dreamily wild beach out in nature!
4 novembre 2018
Tofino Air – glacier flight over Vancouver Island
You’d like to take a scenic flight over Vancouver Island with Tofino Air? Then let us tell you about our experience.
7 octobre 2018
Kayaking with orcas off Vancouver Island
You’d love to go kayaking with orcas yourself? Then we’d like to tell you about our experience off Vancouver Island.
22 juillet 2018
Erindi in Namibia: our experiences in the private game reserve
At the Erindi Private Game Reserve, fantastic self-drive safaris are possible. In this article you can read more about our experiences.
15 juillet 2018
Elephants: 10 facts you didn’t know about these animals
The elephants in Etosha were a very special experience for us. Today we know some facts we didn’t know before.
8 juillet 2018
Etosha’s elephants on our game drive
A dose of adrenaline also pumps through our bodies when a herd of Etosha’s elephants stands right in front of us on the track.
19 mai 2018
On the road along the C14 in Namibia: via Solitaire to Swakopmund
You keep hearing stories about the C14 in Namibia. But what is driving it really like? You’ll find out in our first-hand account.
16 mai 2018
Namibia rooftop tent experiences on our road trip
No one can ever take our Namibia rooftop tent experiences away from us. We got ourselves into a few mishaps, but we’d still always travel with a rooftop tent again!
13 mai 2018
Sesriem Campsite: Staying at Sossusvlei
Sesriem Campsite is ideal for a visit to Sossusvlei, as you are allowed to set off an hour before the park opening times.
9 mai 2018
Namibia malaria: is prophylaxis necessary?
In some regions there is an increased malaria risk. In this article we explain which regions these are and what that means for you.
6 mai 2018
Waterberg Plateau: up close with rhinos on a Rhino Drive
At the Waterberg Wilderness nature reserve you can do a Rhino Drive in the bush as well as game tracking on foot. Here’s what you should know.
2 mai 2018
The vehicle: Toyota Hilux with roof tent
The Toyota Hilux with roof tent is the perfect car for a trip through southern Africa. Go off-road and still spend the night right in the middle of nature.
29 avril 2018
Hiking on the Waterberg Plateau: these are the most beautiful trails
On the Waterberg Plateau there are several hiking trails that you can explore on your own. You should know the most beautiful routes.
25 avril 2018
Using the right travel adapter with multi-socket extension lead
If you are going on holiday, you should take a travel adapter with a multi-socket extension lead. We explain what you need to look out for in this article.
22 avril 2018
Waterberg Wilderness: camping on Namibia's table mountain
The Waterberg is lush and green, which makes a great contrast to the reddish sand. A night on the Plateau Campsite is therefore absolutely beautiful!
18 avril 2018
Buying a SIM card abroad: everything you need to know
If you buy a SIM card abroad, you’ll save on expensive roaming charges. We’ll show you what you really need to look out for when buying one.
4 avril 2018
Empty bottle in your hand luggage: free water for your flight
If you have an empty bottle in your hand luggage, you can fill it with drinking water free of charge at more and more airports around the world. This saves both the environment and your wallet.
28 mars 2018
3 tips for saving fees when withdrawing cash abroad
If you’ve ever withdrawn cash abroad, you’ve probably been surprised by hidden fees. We’ll show you how to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.
23 mars 2018
Google Maps offline maps: Satnav even without mobile reception
If you use Google Maps offline maps, you can navigate even without the internet. We tested it in Namibia.
11 mars 2018
Deadvlei: Preserved camel thorn trees in complete aridity
Deadvlei is made up of old camel thorn trees and is fascinating to look at. In this article we show you how to get there.
7 mars 2018
Pack your rucksack: 5 valuable tips
When it comes to packing your rucksack there are a few tips that have made our travels much more relaxed. We’d love to share these recommendations with you.
4 mars 2018
Dune 45: sunrise with a view of the breathtaking Namib Desert
If you like getting up early, you should climb Dune 45 at sunrise in the Namib Desert. The view is unbeatable!
18 février 2018
Namibia rainy season: What should you expect?
You’d like to travel during Namibia’s rainy season and you’re not sure if it’s a good idea? Here we share our experiences.
30 décembre 2017
Tofino camping: Crystal Cove Campground on the beach
You want to go camping in Tofino? Then we have a great campsite for you – with a campfire pit.
Crédits photo : Titel: Alice Donovan Rouse, Shutterstock/Robert Crum, Shutterstock/Adam Cegledi, Shutterstock/BGSmith, Shutterstock/Ryan, Shutterstock/GLF Media, Shutterstock/godi photo, Shutterstock/Lyubov_Nazarova, Shutterstock/onairp, Shutterstock/LifeLoveLiberty, Shutterstock/Tara Lynn111, Shutterstock/schame, Shutterstock/Chris Howey, Shutterstock/Alexander Chlum, Shutterstock/Gagat55, Shutterstock/Kimberly Shavender, Shutterstock/Troutnut, Shutterstock/Kevin Cass, Shutterstock/Daniel Sample, Shutterstock/Don Laidlaw, Shutterstock/Menno Schaefer, Alle Fotos in dieser Wildlife Story stammen von Sinead, die als Guide in einem Orca Camp in der Johnstone Strait Reisenden unglaubliche Momente beschert hat., Shutterstock/Jurjen Veerman, Shutterstock/Parilov