February 20, 2019
Salvadora persica, which goes by many common names such as miswak and arak in Arabia, or the mustard bush or toothbrush tree because its twigs can be used as a natural toothbrush.
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February 20, 2019
What makes a moment truly romantic? Is it about the atmosphere, the candles and the roses? Or the fact that it is you and your significant other spending time together? Does it have to be at a remarkable destination, or is it about the journey there?
When it comes to romantic experiences, Namibia is full of them. Here we have listed the top five activities that are sure to send sparks flying.
February 20, 2019
Hiking the Fish River Canyon was never on my bucket list. Sure, I love rocks. I wanted to see it. From the deck of a lodge on the edge of the canyon perhaps. Over a cold beer.
February 20, 2019
What does it take to save the rhino? The list is long - tracking teams, vehicles, food, uniforms, binoculars, support staff and supporters, among many other things. But the most essential element needed to save the rhino is passion.
February 20, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A trip to Namibia is the chance to experience off-the-beaten-track sights and take part in once-in-a-lifetime activities. With Ondili Lodges and Activities, getting a taste of […]
March 1, 2019
By Willie Olivier The fate of the remaining 73 wild horses of the southern Namib is an emotional issue. So it came as no surprise […]
March 5, 2019
What does it take to save the rhino? The list is long - tracking teams, vehicles, food, uniforms, binoculars, support staff and supporters, among many other things. But the most essential element needed to save the rhino is passion.
March 5, 2019
On a photographic safari in a remote part of north-western Namibia we encountered a black rhino bull browsing in a small riverbed. He was roughly 200 […]
March 5, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Charene Labuschagne [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Where does one find a rustic beer garden and restaurant, craft gin and beer bar, and a fabulous food […]
March 5, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Pompie Burger [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have changed my opinion on tour guides and engaged people, and have myself become a very sympathetic tour guide and […]
March 6, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] They zip passed me in a flash of colour, taking off in a plume of pink and blue. The flap of wings and their chirping […]
March 6, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Annabelle Venter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ‘Indigenous’ seems to be a word which I’m hearing more and more these days. And what a refreshing and welcome […]
March 6, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] To be one with nature and blending in is the underlying theme of Wild Waters Exclusive Camps and Lodges. Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge, Jackalberry Tented […]
March 28, 2019
People like views; we are drawn to places where we can look over wide vistas and see horizons stretched out into infinity. Luckily, in a place like Windhoek, with its many hills and mountains, there is no shortage of lookout points. However, if you’d like a drink with that view, have a look at our recommendations for the best bars with views in Windhoek.
March 28, 2019
Wildlife Credits creates even more incentive for rural farmers to take part in conservation efforts. By providing performance payments to communities based on the abundance of wildlife in their area, the program creates a direct correlation between economic empowerment and conservation success.
March 28, 2019
Road-trips are the best, aren’t they? Perhaps it’s because of film culture, where we’ve been fed with the romance of road trips, of getting out, hitting the road, with the wide-open skies overhead and just a vague destination in our minds. In Namibia, the first half of the year has two great opportunities for road trips, the first being the Independence holiday and the second the Easter long weekend. All you have to do is put in one or two days leave and take a trip. But where to, you ask? The most famous park in Namibia, of course. Take a road trip to Etosha and make it a trip to remember. Here’s how:
March 29, 2019
Save the Rhino Trust Namibia operates in the harsh northwestern corner of Namibia, protecting the world’s last population of free-roaming black rhinos. Their range covers over […]
April 3, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Willie Olivier [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The range of the fastest land animal, the cheetah, has been reduced to just 9% of its historical range over Africa. With […]
April 4, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] – AN UNFORGETABLE JOURNEY TO THE NORTHWEST [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text Willie Olivier Photographs Willie Olivier & Elzanne Erasmus [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Also referred to as the […]
April 5, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photograph Annelien Robberts [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] On No.1 Groot Tiras Street a group of women (and two guys) work together to hand-craft stylish high-end […]