September 3, 2012

Windhoek area: Midgard Country Estate

Fully revamped empire of the people by Marita van Rooyen Arriving at Midgard Country Estate after a scenic drive past giraffes, black-faced impalas and large numbers […]
September 3, 2012

Sossusvlei, Namibia: Moon Mountain Lodge

Four-star luxury in the desert by Marita van Rooyen The latest addition to luxury accommodation in the deserted landscapes of the Sossusvlei area is now officially […]
September 3, 2012

Namibia: Mowani Mountain Camp

A magic granite enclave by Ron Swilling Nearing Twyfelfontein, the landscape changes abruptly from mopane grassland to include granite koppies. Entering this magic mountain world, the […]
September 3, 2012

Etosha: Onguma Tree Top Camp

Part rustic tree house, part luxury camp by Ron Swilling “Four tree top rooms; eight privileged guests.” The wording in the Onguma Tree Top Camp brochure […]
September 3, 2012

Tourism in Namibia’s central north

Journey with the Aakwaluudhi by Marita van Rooyen Even though nearly half of Namibia’s population lives in what was traditionally called Ovamboland, the area is often […]
September 3, 2012

Bird’s-eye view – Chestnut-banded plover

Chestnut-banded Plover Charadrius pallidus Roberts No 247 By Pompie Burger Reading an article written some years ago by well-known ornithologist Tony Williams on Namibia’s coastal birds, […]
September 3, 2012

Felix Unite Lodge and River Adventures

Cabanas, camping and canoeing on the Orange River by Ron Swilling Falling asleep to the soft sounds of the Orange River journeying along its westward course […]
September 3, 2012

Kalahari Anib Lodge

Enjoy cocktail hour on burnished sands by Ron Swilling East of Mariental, the traveller finds himself entering a new and interesting- landscape. Hills of rich-red- sand […]
September 3, 2012

Namibia: Kansimba Game and Hunting Lodge

The perfect inspirational package Located in the heart of Namibia just two hours from Windhoek, accessible from the B2 between Wilhelmstal and Karibib, Kansimba offers plenty, […]
September 3, 2012

!Uris Safari Lodge

Eclectic African styles and mining history by Ron Swilling As you drive down the access road to !Uris Safari Lodge, a large thatch-roofed building comes into […]
September 3, 2012

Swakopmund: A tradition of tourism

Of all the towns in Namibia, Swakopmund was the first to be exposed to holidaymakers in the real sense of the word, and this happened long […]
September 3, 2012

Bird’s-eye view – European bee-eater

European bee-eater Merops apiaster Roberts’ No 438 by Pompie Burger Does “kwirri-kwirri-kwirri” sound familiar? Does it herald springtime in Namibia? The first rains? Yes indeed, this […]
September 3, 2012

Namibian fishing journal

Where else in the world can a fisherman start camping at Mile 4 and move along as the fish bite, or don’t bite, as far up […]