Swedish naturalist Gustaf De Vylder’s captivating journal chronicles his adventurous 1873–1875 expedition through South-Western Africa, present-day Namibia. Journeying into a remote region where European influence was barely perceptible, De Vylder collected vital insects and other natural history specimens for institutions back home. This vivid, candid record provides a detailed account of his personal encounters and the unique, pre-colonial conditions of the area, enriching the history of African travel literature.