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'I hadn't sold much Namibia until I went there; it was instantly addictive'

Africa
Karen Thornton
9 April 2026

Keen to experience more of Africa, Travel Counsellor Karen Thornton took a group of clients to Namibia and they were bowled over by it as much as she was 

Sundowners in Namibia
© Karen Thornton

A magical moment watching the sun set in Damaraland © Karen Thornton

Landing in Namibia for the first time, I had that rare feeling of being somewhere both completely new and instantly addictive. Although I have sold a lot of Africa over the years, Namibia has only ever featured occasionally in my bookings. It has always been on my radar for its cinematic landscapes and sense of space, but I wanted to experience it personally before I really started recommending it. In March I finally had that chance, travelling with a small group of clients to see what all the quiet hype was about.