Author: Rachel

A disturbed elephant in Etosha looking right at the vehicle

Encountering Rhino and Elephants in Etosha National Park

Many people are wary about encountering rhinos or elephants in Etosha National Park. To help ease any concerns, have a look at our guidelines.

The Vreugde Guest Farm team have had their Covid-19 vaccinations

The Vreugde Guest Farm team are all vaccinated!

All of the Vreugde Guest Farm team have chosen to be vaccinated against Covid-19, to help protect themselves, their families, and our guests!

Changes at Vreugde Guest Farm for your safety and ours in light of Covid-19

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have had to make a few changes for both your safety and ours. Read our blog to find out more.

Cheetah and Wildebeests

An incredible trip to Etosha: Lions, cheetahs and leopards

Possibly our best ever weekend in Etosha: all three big cats! The best cheetah and leopard sightings any of us had ever had. See our photos.

How to make the most of Etosha activities and Etosha weather - Vreugde Guest Farm

How to make the most of Etosha activities

You’ve probably heard from friends, or your travel guide, that you absolutely must get up early if you do a game drive in Etosha. While it is recommended, there’s more to it than this.

A guide to the seasons of Namibia and when to go to Namibia - Vreugde Guest Farm

A guide to the seasons in Namibia

There is a meme regarding the daily temperature in Namibia that goes like this: Welcome to Namibia. Winter is at 6am. Spring starts at 10am. Summer is at 2pm, and Autumn around 5:30ish.

A cheetah sighting in Etosha - Cheetahs in Namibia - Vreugde Guest Farm

A cheetah sighting in Etosha

The highlight of the day was more unexpected. Just a few kms before Namutoni, Danie thought he saw a cheetah! You see cheetahs in Namibia, but it’s a rare occurrence.