August 16, 2013

NEW: Swakopmund Indoor Sport Centre

By Nicolette Jacobie The multi million Swakopmund Indoor Sport Centre currently under construction in the coastal town will be the only multisport complex of its kind […]
August 16, 2013

Desert lion back home

After spending about two weeks in Angola, the desert lion, nicknamed the Terrace male (XPL-68), re-crossed the Kunene river back into Namibia – his home territory. His […]
August 16, 2013

NTB app up for best travel app

An App designed for the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) in Frankfurt, “Entdecke Namibia – Discover Namibia” has been nominated for the Best Travel App of the […]
August 16, 2013

Volleyball Namibia

With its wide-open spaces, sunny climate and diversity of landscapes, Namibia offers an extensive range of outdoor activities that cater for adventurers of all kinds, from […]
August 16, 2013

Birding hotspots Namibia

With habitats ranging from the Namib dunes, coastal wetlands and savannahs to the floodplains and waterways of Kavango and Caprivi, Namibia’s birding checklist boasts 676 of […]
August 17, 2013

Swimming events in Namibia

Namibia’s close to year round hot climate is ideal for swimming. No wonder the annual events attract hundreds of participants and spectators.  Jetty Mile Held annually […]
August 18, 2013

4×4 trails Namibia

With landscapes ranging from the Kalahari in the east, the Namib in the west and the desolate expanses of the Kaokoveld in the north-west, there are […]
August 19, 2013

Bike & 4×4 rallies in Namibia

Namibia is the perfect playground for 4×4 and biker enthusiasts. And to feed the need for excitement and speed, there are several 4×4 rallies to satisfy […]
August 19, 2013

Hiking and backpacking in Namibia

Namibia offers a wide variety of walks, overnight hiking trails and guided wilderness trails for those wanting to explore the countryside on foot. Keep in mind […]
August 20, 2013

Rock climbing in Namibia

Namibia, renowned for its breathtaking vistas, can offer even more extraordinary views from the knife-edge of a mountain.  Here are some options.  Rising abruptly above the […]
August 20, 2013

Caving in Namibia

More than 120 caves have been registered in Namibia, the various environments providing plenty of adrenaline-inducing and educative experiences. The longest and only ‘tourist’ (because of […]
August 20, 2013

Horseback rides and trails

If you dare, and if you can, one of the most unique ways to experience Namibia is from the back of a horse. Here are a […]
August 20, 2013

City of Windhoek clean-up

In preparation for the hosting of the much anticipated 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) Team Destination Namibia, is planning an awareness and clean-up campaign in […]
August 21, 2013

Tangled up in blue – The Kingfisher

Text and photos by Pompie Burger – Main photograph: Malachite kingfisher. ©Pompie Burger  “I have learned that it is always nicer to explain things when you’re nicely […]
August 21, 2013

Quad-biking in Namibia

One of the best ways to access parts of the sand dunes that even 4x4s can’t reach is on a quad-bike. Many lodges around the country […]