by Ginger Mauney The Caprivi Region anchors Namibia in a wet, wild and wonderful world of adventure. With its lively cultural mix, the rivers that create […]
Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis Roberts No 810 by Pompie Burger For various reasons the spectacled weaver bird is probably my favourite of all the weavers found […]
by Ron Swilling Etosha is the perfect place for campers who want the combination of facilities and wildlife, within the safety of a protected camp. Paying […]
by Ron Swilling Yapping wildebeest, Kori Bustards – the heaviest flying birds, a Red-crested Korhaan hanging in the air about to drop suddenly to impress a […]
A desert realm that welcomes you to enter by Hu Berry Ask Nama-speaking people, whose ancestry stems from the desert, what the word ‘Namib’ means and […]
Naturally stylish by Ron Swilling A rough hand-chipped stone wall highlights a colourful flower display and stylish couch, its natural hues contrasting with the large bold […]
by Ron Swilling A shady garden surrounded by old and interesting bric-a-brac definitely rates higher than a rushed service-station stop. For travellers driving up from Swakopmund […]
Elevated above the world by Ron Swilling As I approach Ugab Terrace Lodge, a black eagle circles the hills. Perched up on a plateau overlooking the […]
A delightful retreat by Ron Swilling Driving the two kilometres out of Windhoek, I crossed the puddles in the Klein Windhoek riverbed and drove into the […]
A paradise for game and hikers by Sven-Eric Kanzler Visitors to the Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia reap a double reward these days. On approaching […]
The natural environment well utilised by Ron Swilling Watching shooting stars whilst sitting around a campfire, lounging on a boulder with the late afternoon sun colouring […]
A diverse suite of alternative breaks for travellers by Linda Baker With a number of world-class attractions, from the second-largest canyon to the tallest dunes to […]
Community camping and cultural experiences in the Kalahari by Ron Swilling When entering the Omaheke Region east of Windhoek, the landscape consists of yellow grass and […]
By Luise Hoffmann Spectacular geological formations and uniquely adapted plants While not as demanding as the Fish River Canyon Trail, the Ugab hiking trail nevertheless offers […]
Up in the trees by Ron Swilling According to the grandfathers and old people, the name Hai||om or Treesleepers, one of the seven San/Bushman groups living […]
by Ron Swilling Imagine white marquees in a landscape of desert dunes and shimmering bamboo lanterns. The task of imagining is the work of Willie van […]
Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus Roberts No 146 by Pompie Burger The fact that the Bateleur probably has the shortest tail of all the raptors doesn’t mean that […]