In the vast silence of its ochre deserts and distant, stoic mountains, something ancient stirs—not just in the land, but in you. It’s a country that doesn’t shout to be noticed. It simply exists—bare, immense, and unapologetically real. And in its quiet, you start to remember parts of yourself you didn’t know were lost.
Regretfully, no. My wife and I both dream of traveling to Africa. We recently saw an episode of the Grand Tour where they went through Mauritania. Surprisingly, that episode awakened a latent desire in both of us. At some point we will definitely be going to Africa. Mauritania and Namibia are definitely on the list. Would you say Namibia is less popular to western tourists?
Hannes van EedenMay 7, 2025
You will definitely love it. The great open road. The most beautiful and serene places. The kindest people. I’ve been on holiday in Namibia over 20 times in 20 years. It’s always been a wonderful experience.
Not at all. It’s extremely popular to western tourists. We always come across tourists from all over the world, everywhere we’ve been.
Ryfe GreenwoodMay 7, 2025
I’m tempted to book the flights right now! Thanks for sharing all that
Hannes van EedenMay 7, 2025
Haha. If you ever have any specific questions in the future, please feel free to reach out!
Oh wow! That is quite a while ago! Which places do you still remember best?
Michael SammutMay 6, 2025
Etosha, Swakopmund and the sand dunes at Sossusvlei, where we even got caught in a severe sandstorm.
Hannes van EedenMay 6, 2025
Those are still wonderful places to visit.
Wow! That must’ve been quite the experience! Hopefully no one got hurt. Otherwise it makes for a great story to tell.
Hannes, it’s the country of which my father, Mr Justice Victor Gustav Hiemstra, wrote the first democratic constitution, to turn South West Africa into Namibia.
Breathtaking, in its sheer vastness and stark beauty, …💫
So true. It’s an unbelievable experience to stare out over such a landscape.
In the vast silence of its ochre deserts and distant, stoic mountains, something ancient stirs—not just in the land, but in you. It’s a country that doesn’t shout to be noticed. It simply exists—bare, immense, and unapologetically real. And in its quiet, you start to remember parts of yourself you didn’t know were lost.
This is incredibly beautiful and so fitting to the photo. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Yes. Namibia 🇳🇦 relates to me and I relate to it in this vein. Serenely stirring. What a thought!
That’s wonderful to hear. Have you ever been?
Regretfully, no. My wife and I both dream of traveling to Africa. We recently saw an episode of the Grand Tour where they went through Mauritania. Surprisingly, that episode awakened a latent desire in both of us. At some point we will definitely be going to Africa. Mauritania and Namibia are definitely on the list. Would you say Namibia is less popular to western tourists?
You will definitely love it. The great open road. The most beautiful and serene places. The kindest people. I’ve been on holiday in Namibia over 20 times in 20 years. It’s always been a wonderful experience.
Not at all. It’s extremely popular to western tourists. We always come across tourists from all over the world, everywhere we’ve been.
I’m tempted to book the flights right now! Thanks for sharing all that
Haha. If you ever have any specific questions in the future, please feel free to reach out!
I will!
Have a great week further!
Those plains! Fabulous capture.
I know! It’s an absolute mesmerizing country.
Thank you 😊
A striking country. I loved every moment I spent there.
It absolutely is. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! When was the last time you were there?
A while ago, in the year 2000!
Oh wow! That is quite a while ago! Which places do you still remember best?
Etosha, Swakopmund and the sand dunes at Sossusvlei, where we even got caught in a severe sandstorm.
Those are still wonderful places to visit.
Wow! That must’ve been quite the experience! Hopefully no one got hurt. Otherwise it makes for a great story to tell.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
A captivating landscape, as you say, takes your breath away.
It absolutely is. It’s awe inspiring to stand there and look out across such a beautiful landscape.
Thanks for sharing!
It’s my pleasure!
I was moved by this picture.
I wanted to take a deep breath and feel the wind and sun in that place.
It’s a beautiful place. Thank you.
I’m so glad to hear that! You’re right. It is such a beautiful place.
Hannes, it’s the country of which my father, Mr Justice Victor Gustav Hiemstra, wrote the first democratic constitution, to turn South West Africa into Namibia.
Tak, that is absolutely incredible!
It looks like in the fantasy land.
You’re absolutely right Hazel. It feels like a completely different world. There’s just something about it that feels magical.
I agree with you.
I’m so glad to hear that! 😁
What a beautiful location! 😍 Thanks for sharing!
It absolutely is. Namibia is a breathtaking place to be. You can photograph in any direction and it takes your breath away.
very nice
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this photograph. It somehow lends me a greater sympathy with myself. 💯
It’s my pleasure. I’m so incredibly happy to hear that Ryfe. I’m honored that my photograph can give you such meaning.
This is absolutely breathtaking I can’t wait to visit someday
Thank you so much. I highly recommend going. It’s such a beautiful place to visit. It’s so incredibly calming because it’s so open and vast.
Beautiful. Did you go recently?
Thank you Janis 😊 I went in December and January.
Many thanks, I will-I will!