Mantis Eco Adventures

Month: September 2026

A wide gravel road in Namibia running towards a flat topped mountain escarpment, with camel thorn trees on both sides

Namibia Driving Distances and Real Times, Stop by Stop

Most drives between Namibia’s main stops are 300 to 450 km, and on gravel that means 5 to 7 hours…

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A 4x4 with a rooftop tent parked above Windhoek at sunset, packed and ready for a Namibia self-drive trip

First Day in Windhoek: What to Do and What to Skip

Your first day in Windhoek should be short. Clear immigration, which travellers report can take anywhere from 40 minutes to…

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A 4x4 with a rooftop tent leaving a lit tented camp on a gravel road before sunrise near Sesriem, with the Namib dunes turning orange on the horizon

Sossusvlei Accommodation: Inside the Sesriem Gate or Outside

Sossusvlei accommodation splits on one decision, whether you sleep inside the Sesriem gate or outside it. Inside means you are…

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Woman in a long white dress walking along a dune ridge where the Namib sand drops straight into the Atlantic

Namibia vs Dubai: Which One Actually Costs Less

As a package holiday, Dubai is cheaper. Five nights from South Africa including flights and a hotel starts around EUR…

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Swakopmund beachfront at sunset seen from a balcony, with palm-lined streets, the jetty and the Namib dunes meeting the Atlantic behind the town

Swakopmund Accommodation: Which Part of Town to Book

Swakopmund accommodation runs from about €45 (USD $50) a night at a backpackers to €320 (USD $350) at the Strand,…

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View past the wing mirror of a loaded 4x4 on an empty Namibian gravel road at sunrise, running towards distant mountains across open desert

Namibia Holiday Packages: What They Cost and What’s Left Out

Namibia holiday packages sold by South African agents start around EUR 225 (USD $245) per person and most run to…

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