May 3, 2013
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 […]
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May 3, 2013
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; […]
May 3, 2013
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 […]
May 3, 2013
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 […]
May 3, 2013
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 […]
May 8, 2013
Text by Linda Baker & photographs Trygve Cooper A dusty track meanders across a vast golden plain, edged with rocky outcrops. As the Cruiser rattles towards […]
May 8, 2013
Peter Stark, self-proclaimed white bushman and self-confessed poacher turned protector of lions, died yesterday at the age of 84 in South Africa. Born in Windhoek in […]
May 13, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Tucked between two powerful natural expanses – the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean – the town of Swakopmund exists […]
May 13, 2013
Text by Abigail Amos After the gritty heat of Chobe and Kasane, taking the boat to Impalila Island is a joy. The island forms the north-eastern […]
May 13, 2013
At the end of the world On arrival at Wolwedans in the NamibRand Nature Reserve you already feel you’ve left all civilisation behind. A warm welcome […]
May 15, 2013
Makalani palms, oshanas and Owambo homesteads in north-central Namibia Text and photos by Ron Swilling I awoke with a start as the pilot’s voice announced our […]
May 17, 2013
Namibia’s top bird’s-eye destinations Compiled by Marita van Rooyen “Adventure is in the air. Soaring over the dunes, gliding past the setting sun or floating over […]
May 21, 2013
Text by Sharri Whiting De Masi If you’re interested in the amazing geology of Namibia, then Zebra River Lodge should be on your itinerary. Or, if […]
May 21, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Gripped by a fever of exploration, Portuguese explorers sailed the oceans in small fleets of caravels in search of new […]
May 22, 2013
At play in the fields of the Lord Text and photos by Ron Swilling A whole new vocabulary – words to describe supreme beauty – is […]
May 23, 2013
When Dana Grobbelaar moved to Rundu many moons ago, she missed her former flower shop in Grootfontein so much that she decided to name her newfound […]
May 24, 2013
A new addition to Otjiwarongo’s refreshment finder list, Dinky Bee is the brainchild of local lady Dina Beyleveld. Dina is assisted by master baker Caroline Ganchas, […]
May 24, 2013
By Marita van Rooyen Manned by king and queen conservationists, Mark and Charlie Paxton,Shamvura camp was built amid the turmoil of the 2000s by Mark and […]
May 25, 2013
The place to find yourself if you dream of experiencing the Kavango in its full pride and glory is Kaisosi River Lodge. The wooden decks at […]
May 27, 2013
Situated close to Grootfontein, Fiume Lodge’s Jörn Gressmann could have been a Bushman in a previous life. He speaks the language fluently and inspires guests to […]