A colleague once said to me, "You cry when you arrive in Namibia and you will cry when you leave". More than any other, this phrase encapsulates the haunting magic of this unique country.

I had read much about Namibia but in all honesty nothing can quite prepare you for it. It's a place to sit and watch the sunset, a myriad of oranges and reds. It's a place to take time out and marvel at the vastness of the landscape that surrounds you.

During my stay I visited the majestic Sossusvlei Dunes in the Namib Naukfault Park, the black volcanic hills of Damaraland where one can see the desert elephants.

I travelled north to one of Namibia's most remote and beautiful camps, Serra Cafema, and finished at Etosha, one of Africa's largest salt pans.

My favourite place had to be Serra Cafema. Located alongside the Kunene River in an oasis of greenery, this beautifully crafted camp is hidden by the long, lush reeds. The backdrop to the camp is breathtaking - thousands of miles of rock and desert.

One of the highlights of my stay at Serra Cafema was a quad bike excursion into the mountains and dunes surrounding the camp - an experience not to be missed!

For more information on Namibia please click through here.