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You'll feel a real sense of awe when you set eyes on Sesriem Canyon. It's around 3 kilometres long, 30 metres deep and was carved out millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. We loved checking out the towering rock formations, including the natural sphinx-like formation near the mouth of the canyon.

We stopped at Otijwa, the oldest game farm in Namibia, where we had the special opportunity of meeting the Herero people, a semi-nomadic tribe. They've held on to their traditional dress, culture and customs and we met some of the tribe members and learned how they make a livelihood tending livestock. It was a fantastic experience and a must for any trip to Namibia.

You'll learn all about the natural and cultural history of Namibia at the Owela Museum, with hundreds of cultural artefacts, natural specimens and dioramas of village life. You can also get in on Namibian life just outside the museum, where the locals play a traditional game with pebbles called Owela - which is how the museum got its name!