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November 4, 2019
One often comes across the concept of Namibia being the ‘last frontier’ or ‘last true wilderness’. It piques the interest, does it not? And in so many respects these phrases are true. Namibia really is home to some of the last truly wild corners of Africa. Special places where man’s destructive and encroaching reach has not yet penetrated. Wild places for wild things to thrive. And even beyond these strongholds there exist sanctuaries and reserves for wildlife to roam, protected from “civilisation” and its consequences. Namibia is a wild place, and a wildlife lover's utopia.
August 27, 2019
Situated directly on the edge of the canyon, the Fish River Lodge offers a view that is breath-taking in every sense of the word.
August 6, 2019
I guess there are few countries in the world where you can drive from the centre of the capital for just 15 minutes, walk for 45 minutes and enjoy views of the city stretched out far below you. And when you make a 180 degree turn, all you see is unspoilt nature.
August 6, 2019
Why do some people love to camp and others don’t? To be honest, who cares? Luckily Namibia offers everyone the chance to travel the country and stay in the type of accommodation they prefer. Okay, with that settled, for those who DO love camping, here is a list of the ten coolest places to pitch your tent in Namibia.
June 17, 2019
Your next visit to the coast can be your opportunity to explore the quaint town and experience it from a whole new angle. And for those of you who have never been there, finish reading this and then pack your bags. Swakopmund, as the adventure capital of Namibia, has a ton of exciting activities you need to try (and then boast about to your friends).
April 30, 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] We wake early and it’s still dark on the banks of the Okavango River. The young Pel’s Fishing Owl is […]
April 30, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Willie Olivier Willie Olivier is a veteran journalist and travel writer. He has been compiling guides and travel directories for visitors to Namibia since […]
April 24, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text Willie Olivier [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A hippopotamus in Khaudum? “No way. It’s impossible!” I replied when the bar tender at the TUCSIN Tsumkwe Lodge, where I […]
April 8, 2019
There are clearly two types of people in the world: those who like to camp and those who don’t. And yet, it does seem as if we need to add a third category – the group of people who have never camped before and don’t know if they like camping in the first place. Don’t know? There’s only one way to find out, really... Go camping.
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 […]
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 […]
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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Travel News Namibia’s Elzanne Erasmus takes to the skies in a floating, scenic love affair and finds out why a hot air balloon safari over […]
February 19, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Elzanne Erasmus [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Rapture on the lonely shore” – Lord Byron Once upon a time in a land faraway an epic journey across wild stormy waters ended when a […]
February 19, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text Nina van Schalkwyk Photographs Xenia Ivanoff-Erb and Nina van Schalkwyk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Namibia’s coast is the activity hub of the country. Make sure your visit includes a […]