November 8, 2019

The road less travelled

As Namibia becomes an ever-more popular destination we are very conscious of the fact that we need to have a responsible approach to how we travel and traverse this awe-inspiring travelled country. A game plan, a strategy and a sense of awareness of the impact that we as humans (and in this case travellers) have on our environment, the imprint we may leave on other people and the after-effects of our journey. We so often use the adage Leave only your footprints behind, but are we truly conscious of each footprint? And perhaps they aren’t only physical.
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November 8, 2019

Local Namibian brews and distilleries

Craft spirits and beer have grown in popularity over the last couple of years due to a movement that saw people value authentic, locally produced products that are much more unique in taste and flavour than their mass-produced counterparts. In this regard, Namibia is no different and currently boasts a number of artisanal distilleries and breweries of its own.
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November 14, 2019

Local tours and adventures you have to try in Namibia

There’s no better way to get to know a place than through a tour. Tours allow for a guided and informative up-close experience of a place and its people, from authentic unscripted cultural encounters to the discovery of hidden treasures. Here are a few tours you need to try during your visit to Namibia.
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December 11, 2019

Explore Kaokoland and the wild northwest

Kaokoland lures lovers of remote and wild places. Extending south from the Kunene River across a sparsely populated and harsh environment down to the Hoanib River, the area is home to the semi-nomadic Himba people. The rugged terrain tempts drivers who come to put their four-wheel-drive vehicles to the test as they negotiate challenging routes such as Van Zyl's pass. Other travellers hope to see the desert-adapted elephants, visit the impressive Epupa Falls, go to off-the-beaten-track destinations such as the expansive Marienfluss and Hartmann valleys, experience the wild and beautiful Khowarib Schlucht, and visit historic Witbooisdrift, site of a Dorslandtrekker monument.
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December 11, 2019

Explore the coast

A strip of desert sand that stretches from the Kunene to the Orange rivers, hugging Namibia’s coastline north to south. The Namib Sand Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching between the Kuiseb River and Tsau //Khaeb National Park, is a mass of rolling dunes in shades of gold, ochre, and honey, that tumble into the cobalt-blue water.
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December 11, 2019

Explore the northeast, the Kavango and Zambezi

The Kavango and Zambezi feel wild and untamed. Visitors to the area get a glimpse into authentic African lifestyles. The perennial rivers and expansive floodplains, lush tropical vegetation and absolute abundance of game and birds make the northeast a surprising contrast to the rest of the country.
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December 11, 2019

The quiver tree forrest: A spine quivering sunrise

Anyone who knows the first thing about Namibia knows that our sunsets are notoriously flamboyant. In the afternoon, when and if the soft cirrus clouds accumulate above the horizon, the African sun puts on a technicolour tutu and dances to the tunes of crickets. It’s this kind of sunset that deserves a rightful place on any bucket list.
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December 13, 2019

Explore Sossusvlei and the Namib-Naukluft

Deadvlei’s iconic fossilised camel-thorns are synonymous with images of Namibia. Set against a backdrop of burnt orange sand dunes and bright blue skies, this is one of the country’s top tourist attractions. The vlei, a spectacular white pan surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world, is located close to the legendary Sossusvlei. The surrounding area is known as the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Proclaimed in 1975, it is an amalgamation of several areas into one unified reserve. Skip the crowds by visiting one of the private nature reserves nearby, and fall in love with the dramatic beauty that is Namibia's red sand dunes, special desert fauna and flora, and endless horizons
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January 8, 2020

Riverboat Birding

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Pompie Burger [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] As if game drives in a vehicle aren’t bad enough, someone has invented boat trips. The worst part of […]
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January 9, 2020

Travel Notes from a Vagabond: Scientific Names

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Willie Olivier is a veteran journalist and travel writer. He has been compiling guides and travel directories for visitors to Namibia since before independence. In […]
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