Did you know some lions live in the desert? The Skeleton Coast of Namibia, spanning hundreds of kilometres of desert and shore, is the unlikely home to a group of desert-adapted lions. Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows the life of a trio of orphaned cubs as they live amongst the sand dunes, hunt marine life on the ocean shore and even have cubs of their own. Tune in to The Real Lion King on Sundays at 8pm. Starts tonight on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

Tucked away in the vast silence of the Namib Desert, the little iconic village of Solitaire is a gentle reminder of a slower, kinder time. Here, old values still hold true and rest is measured not in minutes, but in slices of home-baked apple pie, wholesome burgers, ice-cold drinks and the comfort of clean, honest beds. Everything is served with a good attitude and a genuine smile, making Solitaire far more than a stopover… it’s a pause for the soul, where simplicity, warmth and desert charm com