Omaruru, a town known for its thriving art scene and artisan craftsmanship, offers a delightful stop for travellers seeking something unique. As you arrive, you will immediately notice the strikingly large sculptures that line the streets. They form part of the Tikoloshe Root Carving Project – an artistic expression that captures the spirit of this creative community.
In mid-December last year, an unexpected question from my sister led me to embark on an extraordinary journey, one that blended the thrill of exploration with a vital cause. I have always considered myself a landlubber, happiest wandering in bushveld, savannah and fynbos. Yet on 25 January this year, I boarded the cruise ship MSC Musica in Durban, South Africa with my sister and her husband, along with almost 2000 birders, conservationists and photographers. Together, we sailed towards an extraordinary destination, captured in two enigmatic words: Marion Island, a place that caught my imagination forty years ago.
There’s a stretch of Namibia where time slows down to the gentle rhythm of river flow, where the land hums with ancient culture and the sunsets seem to melt straight into the water. On the banks of the Kavango River, in the remote northeast, Simanya River Lodge has quietly redefined luxury in one of the country’s least explored regions.
