Episode
Not Our War: Namib-Naukluft National Park
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- National Park After Dark
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- May 18, 2026
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- 3725
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Summary
Henno Martin and Hermann Korn were two German-born geologists conducting research in present-day Namibia when World War II broke out. Instead of facing internment or being forced into a war they did not believe in, these two friends loaded up a truck with their dog Otto and some basic survival supplies and set out to escape the war by surviving off the land in the harsh Namib desert. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners!Blueland: Get 15% off your first order at Blueland.com/NPADIQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may applyNutrafol: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and freeshipping at Nutrafol.com promo code NPADKeeper: 60% off personal and family plans at http://Keepersecurity.com/NPAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices