A Day in the Life of the San Bushmen
Post-Etosha, we were to spend two nights at Roy’s Camp in Grootfontein, Namibia. Quite frankly, it was two nights too many. There were no optional activities and nothing to do at the campsite except for drink (which I’m not really into when traveling). Intrepid really...
Game Drive: Etosha National Park
Declared Etosha National Park in 1967, this game park is 22,270 km2 and home to 114 mammals (excluding buffalo). I was psyched, but worried that our rainy weather would scare away the wildlife. Etosha means “Great White Place,” named after the giant salt pan in the...
Stunning Spitzkoppe Sunset
Bush camping. If you’re up for it, you MUST bush camp at Spitzkoppe. After driving for a bit, we set up camp and immediately took off to go wander all of the rock formations surrounding us. After observing some ancient Bushmen paintings nearby our campsite, we began a...
That Time I Ate a Caterpillar in a Township…
I hadn’t had time to visit a township in South Africa, so I made it a priority in Swakopmund. Our guide, Nico, was fantastic, funny, and knowledgeable; although he spoke perfect English, he was from the Damara tribe. He explained that Swakopmund is divided into 3...
Smelly Seal Colony: Cape Cross
“Smelly seal colony,” that’s the unofficial name for Cape Cross. Cape Cross, founded by the Portuguese, happens to be the biggest seal colony in the world, with approximately 80,000 Cape Fur seals. In the protected area, you are bound to see everything: smelly seals,...Hi, I’m Sarah!
Hello World! I’m Sarah Gallo, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 114 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest. Continue Reading…
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