James Lidster from his just-completed tour to Namibia

I just completed our first modern day tour to Namibia and it looks like I may have a new contender for my favorite tour! It offersed everything; over 250 species of bird and nearly 40 species of mammals;dramatic scenery from dunes and coast to rolling hills, desert and savannah; and superb lodges and food are also superb... and I really should add the odd German bakery and good South African wine.

Just another dramatic lodge location

The highlights of the first trip were the endemic and near endemic Dune Lark, Herero Chat, Hartlaub's Francolin, Ruppell's Korhaan (photo), Rosy-faced Lovebird, Ruppell's Parrot (photo), Monteiro's (photo) and Damara Hornbills, Benguela Long-billed Lark, White-tailed Shrike, Rockrunner, Bare-cheeked Babbler and Carp's Tit.

 
Ruppell's Korhaan

 
Ruppell's Parrot

Monteiro's Hornbill

And from our several days in Etosha driving our own Safari we were treated to 16 Black Rhinos. lots of African Elephants and Lions, one Cheetah and on the preceding evening a night drive with 5 Aardwolves!

Black Rhinos

African Elephants

Lion

Aardwolf