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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 […]
February 14, 2019
Namibia is one of the most romantic countries on the continent, with a variety of places to set hearts alight, from the open spaces of the south, to the lush greenery of the northeast. So before you get absolutely overwhelmed with all things Valentine’s, take a look at our list of the most romantic destinations in Namibia every couple should visit this Valentine’s Day, or whenever!
February 8, 2019
There is an infinite number of places in Namibia vying to be considered the most romantic spot in the country, but I believe the number one sign of an endorsement is an engagement. Because when you decide to pop the question - the big one - when you get down on your knees, you better be sure that the place you are kneeling in is epic enough to make her say yes without stammering.
January 7, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Words and photographs (except main): Nina van Schalkwyk After roughing it on safari through Namibia, end your trip at the coast in Swakopmund, where the […]
December 22, 2018
Press Release – 21 December 2018 ≠KHOADI-//HÔAS RECEIVES GLOBAL FIRST SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD FOR NAMIBIA In a global first for Namibia, ≠Khoadi-//Hôas Conservancy in the […]
December 13, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Words Lavinia Kapewasha & Photographs Annelien Robberts [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many reasons to travel. Food is one. There’s one thing we can all agree on, food […]
December 7, 2018
As an upmarket, modern, Moroccan-inspired architectural masterpiece with accents that hint at Indian culture, Onguma The Fort on Etosha’s eastern doorstep is yet to meet its rival. This is a must-visit destination when going to the beloved world-renowned national park. The lodge offers accommodation unlike any other in the country. Its name means “place you do not want to leave” in Herero. Here are ten reasons to stay at Onguma The Fort.
November 29, 2018
All over the world visitors are attracted to the obvious must-sees. To those images which catch the eye on a TV screen, in a travel magazine or on a billboard. Images are the most powerful tool in tourism and luckily, Namibia is one of the most photogenic destinations. There are so many places in our country begging one to come closer, look deeper and become part of the picture.
November 22, 2018
Shades of charcoals, browns, beiges, creamy caramels and orange make up the crests of this mountainous area. Millions of years ago the course of the Swakop River has turned what once was one huge granite plain, at least one kilometre higher back then, into carved canyons and gullies. This has become known as the Moon Landscape, as it is said to resemble the moon. Read this article to find out more, as I ladle out all my travel tips for a trip to the Moon.
November 9, 2018
Swakopmund is, amongst other things, considered the coffee-lover's haven. We’ve compiled a short list of spots not to miss while visiting this quaint coastal town in Namibia.
November 8, 2018
The best thing about camping at Namibgrens is that you do not need to be a seasoned camper. Their team can easily pitch a tent for you kitted out with stretchers and bedding. Each campsite offers a large shaded area, with its own wash-up and braai area, as well as its own bathroom set among the boulders. And if camping is not your thing, there are plenty of other accommodation options.
October 31, 2018
Namibia's most famous landmark, the Deadvlei at Sossusvlei, is now more accessible than ever. The Gondwana Collection brings grace to the desert with the opening of its newest establishment, the Desert Grace.
October 3, 2018
There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who drink coffee and those that don’t. I feel very sorry for the latter. It seems to me that a large chunk of my life is spent thinking about where to have my next coffee, which type of coffee I should get, and which establishments make the best coffee.