May 17, 2013
Namibia’s top bird’s-eye destinations Compiled by Marita van Rooyen “Adventure is in the air. Soaring over the dunes, gliding past the setting sun or floating over […]
May 15, 2013
Makalani palms, oshanas and Owambo homesteads in north-central Namibia Text and photos by Ron Swilling I awoke with a start as the pilot’s voice announced our […]
May 13, 2013
At the end of the world On arrival at Wolwedans in the NamibRand Nature Reserve you already feel you’ve left all civilisation behind. A warm welcome […]
May 13, 2013
Text by Abigail Amos After the gritty heat of Chobe and Kasane, taking the boat to Impalila Island is a joy. The island forms the north-eastern […]
May 13, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Tucked between two powerful natural expanses – the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean – the town of Swakopmund exists […]
May 8, 2013
Peter Stark, self-proclaimed white bushman and self-confessed poacher turned protector of lions, died yesterday at the age of 84 in South Africa. Born in Windhoek in […]
May 8, 2013
Text by Linda Baker & photographs Trygve Cooper A dusty track meanders across a vast golden plain, edged with rocky outcrops. As the Cruiser rattles towards […]
May 3, 2013
By Ron Swilling Although today the roofs of the old ghost town are tumbling in and sand blow through doorways to create artistic masterpieces and provide […]
May 3, 2013
By Ron Swilling Lüdertiz has a character entirely its own. It is a destination for travellers who enjoy exploring unusual landscapes and out-of-the-ordinary places; are interested […]
May 3, 2013
Text by Ron Swilling The small village, initially called !Aus or Snake Fountain by the early hunter-gatherers who were attracted to the area, has a history […]
May 3, 2013
Text and photographs Ron Swilling In south-western Namibia – not far from the Namib-Naukluft Park, home to the wild horses; the Sperrgebiet, once forbidden diamond-mining territory; […]
May 3, 2013
Text and photographs Annabelle Venter While reclining in my canvas deckchair, listening to the whinnying zebra kicking up dust clouds far below, I can hardly believe that […]
May 3, 2013
UPDATE: Now you can gaze at the stars too Onjala, near Windhoek, is Namibia’s own personal story lodge. Starting with the random meaning of the Herero […]
May 3, 2013
Hidden away in its special spot at the Waterberg, Wabi Game Lodge offers a real wilderness experience with beautiful wildlife as its trump card. The facility […]
May 3, 2013
If you enjoy walking, climbing or horse riding, but want to be close enough to Windhoek to hit the malls when the need arises, then Kivo […]