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 […]
Hidden away in its special spot at the Waterberg, Wabi Game Lodge offers a real wilderness experience with beautiful wildlife as its trump card. The facility […]
If you’ve ever been curious about Mabaruli, the legendary big tusker from the Kruger National Park, you’ll have plenty of time to hear about Big Foot […]
UPDATE: Now you can gaze at the stars too Onjala, near Windhoek, is Namibia’s own personal story lodge. Starting with the random meaning of the Herero […]
Anna Mafilwa, the vibrant little lady of KatuTours, has just introduced two new facets to her popular ‘pumping pedals through the hood’ expeditions. The Self Tour […]
We all know that Namibia is currently entering a drought cycle, that the majority of community members rely on subsistence farming to survive, and that climate […]
Text and photographs Annabelle Venter While reclining in my canvas deckchair, listening to the whinnying zebra kicking up dust clouds far below, I can hardly believe that […]
Text and photographs Ron Swilling In south-western Namibia – not far from the Namib-Naukluft Park, home to the wild horses; the Sperrgebiet, once forbidden diamond-mining territory; […]
Text by Ron Swilling The small village, initially called !Aus or Snake Fountain by the early hunter-gatherers who were attracted to the area, has a history […]
By Ron Swilling A major attraction in the area, the Namib wild horses have become synonymous with the virtues of the desert country where they evolved. […]
By Ron Swilling Lüdertiz has a character entirely its own. It is a destination for travellers who enjoy exploring unusual landscapes and out-of-the-ordinary places; are interested […]
By Ron Swilling Although today the roofs of the old ghost town are tumbling in and sand blow through doorways to create artistic masterpieces and provide […]
Text and photographs Ron Swilling Treasure troves often go unnoticed. It is easy to bypass the museums of a country while exploring and travelling, but if […]
Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Vulkan Ruine Tours and Transfers takes its name from the ancient volcano outbursts on the Brandberg Mountain in Damaraland, referring to […]
Camping Car Hire was the first privately owned car-rental company in Namibia. Compiled by Marita van Rooyen How it all started: Way back, in 1991, Andy and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] WECKE & VOIGTS – the oldest golden oldie turns 120 Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Wecke & Voigts is one of the oldest businesses in Namibia. In […]
Compiled by Annabelle Venter Lead photo: Annabelle Venter Visiting Namibia’s favourite holiday destinations in autumn When setting out from Windhoek, pause for a moment and look up […]
“Aim for the moon, and the clouds will catch your fall. You don’t need much, just believe, that’s all.” Nadine Baas is Namibia’s youngest singing sensation. […]