Namibia & Botswana: Into the Wild
Where the Wild Watches Back
Namibia and Botswana take overlanding to its rawest form: endless dunes, ghostly coastlines, and the pulse of the Okavango delta — where every rustle might be an elephant, a lion, or a curious hyena. Here, the journey isn’t just about the drive — it’s about patience at waterholes, nights under a billion stars, and the self-reliance to go days without fuel, people, or signal. This is overlanding stripped to its essence: just you, your 4x4, and Africa’s untamed heart.
Roam with Giants
Namibia and Botswana push overlanding to its wildest edges. Here, the roads turn to tracks, the tracks fade into sand, and the horizon feels like it never ends. We crossed big dunes and salt pans, camped beneath skies so vast they swallowed sound, and woke to the silhouettes of elephants at dawn.
This is self-drive safari at its purest: no convoys, no set schedules, no signal. Just you, your 4×4, and the choice of which path to carve through the Okavango Delta or across the Skeleton Coast. A week without water refills, fuel stations, or fences — only the rustle of the bush, the ripple of hippo pools, the distant roar of lions.
It’s not just about spotting the animals — it’s about living among them. Waiting by a waterhole until dusk, watching a herd of elephants decide who drinks first; hearing the low call of a lion as you zip your rooftop tent; feeling the land’s patience as you find your next wild camp, far from any map.
🚧 A Glimpse for Now
This journey isn’t fully written yet — the stories, routes, and tips are still coming together. But the moments are too good to keep waiting. Below you’ll find a first glimpse: a handful of snapshots that already tell half the story.
Full guide coming soon — with maps, camp spots, and the wild details behind each frame.
Just the Beginning
That’s just a glimpse of what’s to come — the full story is still unfolding. More camps, more roads, more wild moments soon.
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This is Itsy Bitsy Paradise
Hi! We’re Liset and Kevin, and a few years ago, our little adventurers, Lovi and Quinn, joined the journey. Travel is our greatest passion, and sharing it with our kids has made it even more magical. Together, we explore and create our own “Itsy Bitsy Paradise”—finding those hidden spots of beauty, adventure, and calm wherever we go.