The Long Road to Khorixas, Damaraland's Heart

Helena makes the 260-kilometre drive from Swakopmund to Khorixas, crossing the Ugab valley and settling into a town with a complicated past. She reflects on the journey inland, the dry-season clarity of Damaraland, and the practical realities of living in a former bantustan capital, from water shortages to the promise of the region's ancient rock art. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Namibia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Namibia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Khorixas, Namibia. Places in this episode: Swakopmund, Ugab valley, NWR Khorixas Rest Camp, Quiver Taste Restaurant, Khorixas State Hospital, Donkerhoek, Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest. Covered: Travel day and arrival in Khorixas, Cost of living and local economy, Town history and politics, Water crisis and infrastructure, Planning visits to Twyfelfontein and other geological sites. Chapters:00:00 Ugab valley01:42 Khorixas02:52 Khorixas State Hospital05:22 Petrified Forest07:21 Quiet town street08:37 Swakopmund09:48 Donkerhoek A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NamibiaTravel #Damaraland #Khorixas #Twyfelfontein #OverlandingAfrica #RockArt #DesertElephants #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TravelNamibia #SelfDriveSafari #AncientHistory #AfricanTravel #NamibianCulture #RoadTripAfrica #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/