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09 September 2018
Worth a watch, true Namibia!
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24 August 2018
Look what we found when digging in our veggie garden this morning! Not one, not two, but three! Desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) A species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitat is the narrow strip of sandy shores between the sea and the sand dunes. It is threatened by habitat loss. The desert rain frog is a small, plump species with bulging eyes, a short snout, short limbs, spade-like feet and webbed toes On the underside it has a transparent area of skin through which its internal organs can be seen. Its colour is yellowish-brown and often has sand adhering to its skin.[3] It also has an unusual high-pitched cry similar to that of a squeaky toy. Unlike most other species of frogs, it develops directly from the egg into adults without passing through the tadpole stage. It has a stout body, with small legs, which makes it unable to hop or leap - instead, it walks around on the sand. The frog does not require water in its habitat to survive. The frog possesses comparatively large bulging eyes. Mostly found on a small coastal strip of land about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) wide between the African countries of Namibia and South Africa. The small area of sand dunes often gets a lot of fog, which supplies moisture in an otherwise arid and dry region. It is nocturnal, spending the day in a burrow which is dug to a depth of 10 to 20 centimetres (3.9 to 7.9 in) where the sand is moist. It emerges on both foggy and clear nights and wanders about over the surface of the dunes. Its footprints are distinctive and are often found around patches of dung where it is presumed to feed on moths, beetles and insect larvae. It digs its way into the sand in the morning, and its presence in a locality can be deduced from the little pile of loose sand dislodged by its burrowing activities. Breeding is by direct development of eggs laid in its burrow and there is no aqueous tadpole stage. Credit to Wikipedia
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21 August 2018
Greenfire Desert Lodge welcomes Andy and Shannon Dott on the premises. Do enjoy your stay!
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10 August 2018
A spectacular sight this morning here at GreenfireDesert Lodge. The coldest night to date.
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30 July 2018
Amazing animals from the Namib
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19 July 2018
Often seen here and in the vicinity of the lodge! Great sighting.
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13 July 2018
Come practice your photography skills here at GreenfireDesert Lodge, rocky outcrops, a dry river bed with beautiful old Camelthorns and wonderful desert vistas! Our resident lodge managers will show you some amazing landscapes. Book now!
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15 June 2018
Our guests returning from an early morning walk up "The Dune", just in time for a hearty breakfast. See if you can spot them.
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13 June 2018
A place dear to me..
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05 June 2018
The front cover of the latest Getaway magazine features a picture by Hougaard Malan taken on the Greenfire Desert Lodge property during 2012. The year will be remembered for the above normal rainfall we received. Incredible Namib landscape.
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24 May 2018
Our friend the wind. An interesting read about the Eastwind experienced here in the Namib from time to time.
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14 May 2018
Southern Namib - May 2018
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