I am glad I know now that the Damara people aren't the Bushpeople and that I should avoid photographing certain ladies!

Hope you enjoy Burma!

Best wishes

Di

I have just seen your reply now - apologies!  In Damaraland, you will visit the Living Museum of the Damara people - it is a replica of a traditional village and you will learn about their culture and customs.  We did not see any Bushmen, but we did see some Himba ladies who use the red clay on their bodies - that was near Etosha - but they did not want their photo taken, which is fair enough!

I'm glad my comments helped you to stick with Namibia - I would have thought that Feb would be quite a good time to see wildlife in Etosha as it would be at the end of the summer but hopefully you will strike it lucky in any case!  As Jaya has said, I hope when you visit Sossusvlei that your TM takes you on a walk to Deadvlei, it is really worth it!

All the best,

Bob

Yes have decided to go to Kenya next September. I think it will not be as cold in September though the holiday is a bit expensive then, plus having to pay for single room at the lodges is going to make this very expensive but I have now made up my mind. I better book it now in case the price goes up again when the new brochure is out. The prices are going up by quite a lot. You will enjoy Namibia whether or not you see plenty of wildlife. There is hardly any traffic whilst you are travelling long distances, but the scenery is good. Hope you get to climb the Dead Vlie (not sure if I have spelt it right) sand dune. We all did and it was lovely walking up in cool sand!

It certainly is a big group for the Costa Rica / Nicaragua trip. I don't think I have travelled with such a big group before so it will be a first experience. I am sure we will have a great time.

Best wishes

Jaya

Thank you for your lovely comment. I feel sure that I will meet up with you again on another tour.

Gosh, your CR and Nicaragua tour group is quite big now. I hope that you, Dave and everyone else have a super holiday.

Have you decided when you are going to Kenya, Oct or Nov? Wish I could go on that trip too.

 Great to talk to you the other night about Kenya. Brought back some smashing memories of my Kenyan holidays- a top holiday.

Can't do everything but feel fortunate to do what I am doing.

Kind regards

Di

Your opinion is very much appreciated. All your comments about this diverse country have just reminded me why I booked Namibia in the first place! As much as I  enjoy visiting countries with wonderful wildlife, it isn't just the wildlife that makes a country interesting to visit. In Namibia's case, scenery and wildlife excepted, I am interested in it's history as it is a former Germany colony and I like anything to do with Germany.

Unfortunately the February date for Namibia was the only one I could consider in the first place. However, I have read that February isn't a good month for wildlife encounters in Namibia whilst March is a good month for wildlife spotting in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Thank you Bob, after your timely comments I will stick with it.

I would like to see some San Bushmen. Am I likely to? Is the Damaraland Living Museum anything to do with them? Please excuse my lack of knowledge here.

Kind regards

Di

There are 28 travellers booked on this tour with the group made up of 8 men and 20 women with ages from early-40s through to early-70s.

Kindest regards,

Julia

You stated that the Mar 8th 2017 departure to Costa Rica and Nicaragua is fully booked. Can you tell me the total numbers going and the M/F split. I have just booked into the Leonardo hotel for the night before.

Namibia is lovely though it would have been nice to have you on the Costa Rica / Nicaragua trip. Did not realise that it is fully booked. Mildred, how many people are there on the March Costa Rica / Nicaragua trip?

Jaya

I have done both tours and although I loved the Costa Rica tour, my favourite of the two is Namibia by a long way!  Perhaps you could transfer to another Namibia date if you think the one you have booked is too near to other commitments?  I loved everything about Namibia - the incredible landscapes including the highest dunes in the world, the fantastic food, the contrasts of being in desert and coastal areas (and driving along the infamous Skeleton Coast), the complex history and culture and of course, the amazing amount and variety of wildlife in Etosha.  Please don't miss out on this opportunity to see a truly unique country!  Well that's my opinion for what it's worth!!

All the best,

Bob

Thank you for the information.

I did speak to someone last night about this query and my situation.

It is good news really because Namibia is certainly number one on my bucket list. I just need now to get my daughter or son to give me a little help when I return from Iceland.

Kind regards

Di