May 23, 2013
Text by Marita van Rooyen “Imagine all the people living life in peace.” (John Lennon) Peace is a not only an ideology shared by tens of […]
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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 must-see for culture aficionados en route to Rundu is the Ju’Hoansi Living Museum where visitors can experience and learn about the traditional Kalahari San culture […]
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
The Rare and Endangered Species Trust (REST) is a non-profit educational centre located on a small farm about 47 km south of Otjiwarongo. The Trust was […]
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 24, 2013
By Marita van Rooyen Although independent from the mother organisation Open Africa, the Kavango Open Africa Route (KOAR) forms part of the larger idea to utilise […]
May 24, 2013
Boasting more than 6 000 crocs of the Nile variety, the Crocodile Farm in Otjiwarongo is the only facility of its kind in Namibia. Here you […]
May 24, 2013
Compiled by Jana-Mari Smith Photographs Carmen Begley© At the end of March 2013 a Venture Publications colleague, a keen photographer in her spare time, captured thrilling […]
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 25, 2013
Taking a break at the Camel Inn Restaurant and Bar in Otavi is by no means all you’ll get from a visit to the Fourways stopover. […]
May 27, 2013
On the topic of young men going about village life, exceptional community leaders abound! Marcus Kamburu is one of those men who aid and support vulnerable […]
May 27, 2013
Recently opened in Swakopmund by mother-and-daughter team, Heidi Müller and Bronwin Ockhuys, is the Organic Square Guesthouse. Situated at 29 Rhode Allee Street, the guesthouse has […]
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 […]
May 27, 2013
By Marita van Rooyen Beach Hotel Swakopmund is officially Swakopmund’s tallest accommodation facility. It is located right on the edge of the beach, and offers amazing […]
May 27, 2013
Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Deep in the Hoarusib Valley in the Kunene Region is a camp of a different calibre. Leylandsdrift is an exclusive tented […]
May 28, 2013
Started by old man Carstensen, his son Hans-Otto now mans the show as head baker and confectioner at Bäckerei Carstensen in Otjiwarongo. Offering the freshest of […]
May 29, 2013
By Marita van Rooyen As butter and jam are synonymous for that perfect slice of toast, so is Southern Africa and the braai tradition. (Not from […]
May 30, 2013
Compiled Marita van Rooyen, with text from Ottie the Otter by Mark Paxton Photographs Mark Paxton “He came to us as a pathetically squeaking […]
May 31, 2013
By Marita van Rooyen Israelis do it, Germans do it, Austrians do it, the French do it, and even the Polish do it too! What is […]