Eight years ago the historical Omaruru Bakery was derelict. Then five years ago, two local residents, Dan Craven and Chris Johnston, started to resurrect and restore the buildings, front and back. Eventually, at the end of last year, Evening Shade opened its …
The latest addition to one of Namibia’s most remarkable private game reserves, Erindi Private Game Reserve, is Camp Elephant. The self-catering chalets and camping facility opened its gates at Erindi at the end of November 2012. Camp Elephant is built in a …
In a secluded valley of the Erongo Mountains, you will find ten luxury, tented chalets in a dramatic setting of granite boulders and breathtaking views - this is Erongo Wilderness Lodge. Erongo Wilderness Lodge offers a spectacular sunrise and a relaxed …
By Ron Swilling While driving from Windhoek to Swakopmund, the chances are that just after Usakos you’ll notice a strange-looking group of granite mountains towering over the landscape. This is the Spitzkoppe and they look as if they should be in …
by Susann Kinghorn I have nothing against staying in hotels, guesthouses or lodges, but have you ever been reconnected with nature on an inexpensive camping adventure? It’s pure bliss! Especially if you are camping in Namibia. Our Swakopmunder travelling group waved goodbye …
The Busch Hotel is situated on the major B2 road between Okahandja and Swakopmund - an easy 80 minute drive from Windhoek and only 500 meters from the tarred road. The lodge is set in a malaria-free area upon a huge …
A deeper look to see the magic by Marita van Rooyen “We like to have small groups of guests. It’s much better for sharing stories around the fire,” says Robert Sibold, who recently returned from Germany to join his parents on Onduruquea …
Rich in landscape and wildlife by Marita van Rooyen Since 1993, moving away from its previous forte as a hunting farm, Epako Game Lodge has been keeping guests in awe with its wide variety of wildlife, more than 170 species of birds, …
A magic granite enclave by Ron Swilling Nearing Twyfelfontein, the landscape changes abruptly from mopane grassland to include granite koppies. Entering this magic mountain world, the guest encounters a pocket of energy, an enchanted granite enclave. Mowani Mountain Camp appears snuggled into large …
by Jean Fischer A visit to Ai Aiba is a pleasurable one. I am standing in an open-air ‘art studio’ surrounded by vast slabs of sun-baked rock, admiring a perfectly executed painting of a giraffe. A slight breeze is ruffling the …
