March 12, 2013

Responsible Rhino tourism

By Ron Swilling Responsible rhino tourism With recent successes in reintroducing endangered black rhino into historical ranges, rhino tourism will continue to expand, bringing sorely needed […]
March 25, 2013

Magic rain through the lens of Paul van Schalkwyk

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Namibia’s 2012/2013 summer was marked by mostly dry and hot conditions. Very little rain fell in the major parts of the country, leading weather experts to conclude […]
March 26, 2013

Rhino poacher in court

By Jana-Mari Smith UPDATE: Tjihetura Tjihura (41) will remain in custody until his next court appearance on May 21 2013, Opuwo prosecutor Obert Masendeke confirmed today. […]
March 27, 2013

Namibia: All you hear is really true

Many wonder whether the rumours about Namibia’s awe-inspiring beauty of its animals, wildlife and people are really true.  A beautiful story crafted by Canadian journalist Sarah […]
March 27, 2013

A sea of Sand – the Namib erg

By Jana-Mari Smith Photographs © Christie Keulder UPDATE: On 21 June 2013, the Namib Sand Sea was officially declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the […]
April 4, 2013

The Nama Padloper Route

On the backroads and beyond – explore Namibia’s Nama Padloper backroads. Text and photographs Ron Swilling A dusty, red gravel road leads through farmland towards terraced […]
April 4, 2013

Rhino trackers à la Sherlock Holmes

Text and photographs by Jana-Mari Smith As tough as a rhino hide, the Namibian trackers of the Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) are the often-overlooked heroes of […]
April 4, 2013

Carnival Namibia

WIKA! WIKA! WIKA! Text Gerine Hoff & Photography courtesy of Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) Hundreds of litres of beer, oompah tunes and entertainment of the highest […]
April 10, 2013

Otjiwa Safari Lodge – a complete makeove

Otjiwa Safari Lodge has a pretty new face following a complete makeover. This well-known tourist facility near Otjiwarongo has been completely transformed from a budget facility […]