December 12, 2014

Animal antics in Walvis Bay

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling The mist lifted and the sun shone through the clouds, creating islands of light on the glittering sea. A flock of […]
December 12, 2014

Surfing the Skeleton Coast

Text Will Bendix Harsh. That’s how lifelong devotee Rod Braby describes surfing along Namibia’s rugged shores. “The water is cold, and there are lots of top […]
December 12, 2014

Kalizo – A Family Affair

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Annabelle Venter Kalizo Fishing Camp has entered a new era. This well-known fishing and birding destination in the eastern Zambezi Region, 38 km east of […]
December 12, 2014

Birding at the Walvis Bay Lagoon

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Pompie Burger Swakopmund is by far the most sought-after holiday destination in Namibia, especially during the December/January summer holiday season. If you have a house […]
December 15, 2014

Swakopmund through the eyes of a child

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Ron Swilling Ice cream and aquariums, beads and bangles, snakes and skulls. Sometimes it’s so good to remember what it’s like to be a child […]
December 16, 2014

EVENTS | Upcoming 2014/15

Be sure not to miss out on any of the adrenalin-fuelled, action-packed, culturally enriching, fun and jolly events Namibia plays host to every year! Here are […]
December 17, 2014

Christmas Shopping in Namibia

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled Elzanne Erasmus Summer is the time of year when large numbers of Namibians flock to the coast to enjoy the sun, sand and holiday season. […]
December 18, 2014

EVENTS | Calendar Dec 2014 & Jan 2015

DESERT BOOGIE SKYDIVING When: December 26, 2014 to January 5, 2015 Where: Air strip, Swakopmund Cost: See below Contact: +264 64 405671 or info@skydiveswakopmund.com The Swakopmund […]
December 19, 2014

Summer weather at a glance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled Annabelle Venter Living in such a dry climate for so much of the year as we do here in Namibia, the anticipation of rain is […]
December 22, 2014

Travel tips for tree lovers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Luise Hoffmann Summer is on its way and we’re all hoping for a generous rainy season. Fortunately most Namibian trees and shrubs are well adapted […]
December 24, 2014

Plant wonders of the Namib

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] OVER THE MOON Text and photographs Ron Swilling We’re going to the moon today!” Usually such an exclamation would turn heads and stop conversations, but […]
December 26, 2014

Finding Treasure at Cape Cross

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling Between desert and sea, a piece of windswept coastline featuring Cape Cross has drawn people over the centuries – for various […]
December 29, 2014

Desert Fare – Swakop River Saturday

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling When the mist hangs over Swakopmund like a heavy theatrical curtain and you feel the urge to drive out into the […]
December 30, 2014

Maguni Ice Cream Recipe

By Christie Keulder Maguni (monkey orange) ice-cream recipe Maguni has the flavour of a very complex, tropical fruit salad and is the ideal local fruit for […]
December 31, 2014

Day-tripping in the desert from Swakopmund

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling There’s something about being out in the desert that is powerful beyond measure. I’m not sure if it’s about tuning into […]
January 1, 2015

News | Pack Safaris Get’s Green Card

Compiled Jana-Mari Smith PACK SAFARIS gets green card Pack Safaris, a Namibian inbound tour operator specialising in tailor-made tours throughout Namibia and several Southern African countries, […]
January 2, 2015

Sandwich Harbour – Surf’s up!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SURF’S UP! …uh oh… Text Edward Jenkins Photo Paul van Schalkwyk In 1971, concerns for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide led to […]
January 5, 2015

Daisho Sushi and Wine Bar

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Christie Keulder Windhoek has a new sushi bar. Located at Square Park in Ludwigsdorf, Daisho Sushi and Wine Bar opened its doors to […]