A year before our trip, I had no idea what Africa would be like for me in Namibia. An African country – far away, very far away! Completely foreign! Of course, when you think of Namibia, you think of the Namib Desert with its fascinating red dunes, wild animals, and safaris – that's Africa! But Namibia is a completely different Africa. Much more unfamiliar! Full of contrasts yet full of harmony! Strange yet familiar! We were a travel group of four couples, traveling in two off-road vehicles. My husband Manfred planned and organized this trip from Germany as a self-drive safari. The trip is available as we planned and conducted it, or something similar can be booked with Chamäleon Reisen. This book discusses everything that can go wrong, what to expect, and how, despite it all, it becomes an unforgettable experience.