The view from the glider is anything but one-sided. The landscape is constantly changing.
Around Bitterwasser, the Kalahri shows itself from its most beautiful side. The endless expanse in all its glory.
Flying westwards, a mountain range separating the Namib and the Kalahari extends beyond the desert. Both deserts extend into the south of Namibia. And the Namib Desert also has a lot to offer. In some parts there are sand dunes - some of the largest dunes in the world.
The landscape in the north is somewhat different. The climate becomes more humid, making the landscape a little greener.
If you look closely over Namibia, you can see not only the fantastic landscapes, but also the wildlife. Herds are on the move and can be observed from above.
Namibia has a lot to offer and is an absolute dream for flying enthusiasts.
In early September, the containers holding the gliders for the 2026/27 season were loaded in Waghäusel. Transported by trailer, truck, and cargo ship, the gliders are now on their long journey to Namibia, to the Bitterwasser Flying Lodge.
The Bitterwasser Flying Lodge was the main sponsor of the Junior World Gliding Championships, where from August 2 to 17, 2026, around 80 pilots from 22 nations competed for the titles in the Standard and Club classes. The grand prize for the JWGC winners was a one-week stay at the lodge, including travel and an airplane.