July 19, 2012
Gondwana Mule Trails by Ron Swilling There is a Nama legend about the origin of the Fish River Canyon. It tells of a large snake that […]
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July 20, 2012
Your Portuguese family welcomes you by Marita van Rooyen “Bringing Portugal to Namibia is our main mission,” says manager of Villa Moringa, Rosalina Ribeiro. “We love […]
July 20, 2012
A big welcome by Ron Swilling At the end of Union Street, bordering the desert and tourist area, the Walvis Bay Tourism Centre comes into view. […]
July 20, 2012
Limestone ovens, lithops and love on the B4 by Ron Swilling The well-travelled tar road running from Lüderitz to Keetmanshoop via Aus now offers a new […]
July 22, 2012
Nature Notes on Etosha elephants Main photograph – Paul van Schalkwyk. by Amy Schoeman Before the first Europeans came to Namibia, elephants probably occurred in Etosha […]
July 25, 2012
The coastal town of Swakopmund has an aura entirely of its own. Surrounded by desert and edged by a chilly ocean, the town with its palm trees, wide streets and old German architecture seems to be out of place and out of time.
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling Having survived (in essence) since 1906 when the railway line, or Eisenbahnlinie, was built between Lüderitz and Aus, the Bahnhof Hotel has witnessed […]
July 26, 2012
by Yolanda Nel When you walk into Egumbo Lodge, situated across the lagoon in Kovambo Nujoma Road in Walvis Bay, the many hours of time and […]
July 26, 2012
Text Ron Swilling Ostriches, baboons and quiver trees clinging to the rocky soil characterise the drive through the terraced mountain scenery to Fish River Lodge. A […]
July 26, 2012
En route to wild horses and diamond towns by Ron Swilling Surrounded by granitic-gneiss koppies, the camel-thorn-studded horseshoe of land has an air of seclusion, accentuated […]
July 26, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen “There are certain unique aspects to every culture – features that differentiate people in different groups from each other. This is why […]
July 26, 2012
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From professionally trained whiskey barmen to carefully selected traditional artefacts from every corner of Namibia, the Olive Exclusive Boutique Hotel in Windhoek will fill a […]
July 26, 2012
by Luise Hoffmann You’re fond of hiking? You take an interest in rock art and in the survival skills of the San people? You enjoy camping […]
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling Rössmund Lodge is one of those surprises you happen on when you veer off the main route. Six kilometres before Swakopmund along the […]
July 26, 2012
by Samuel Linyondi The Saatago Rest Camp on the edge of the Kalahari Desert is a quiet and relaxing place where you can get away from […]
July 26, 2012
A collection of culture, history and natural beauty by Ron Swilling King Nehale Gate, the northern entrance of the Etosha National Park situated just 44 kilometres […]
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling When you’re dusty, hot and thirsty, arriving at your chalet at the Etosha Mountain Lodge is a veritable treat. Positioned on the mountain […]
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling Driving the gravel road into Ghaub, the verdant hills transform into rows of healthy green maize, and then into a sprawling, clean-shaven lawn […]
July 27, 2012
A vein of African sophistication by Ron Swilling I still hear laughter coming from the dining area as I walk along the well-lit path back to […]
July 27, 2012
Take time out for beauty by Ron Swilling Pause. On the way to Swakopmund. Turn off from the B2 towards Henties Bay and the mountains in […]