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Sand, sea and seals: a coastal Safari

Sequins on the sea, sparkling in the sun while seals moan like disgruntled teenagers – whom, we all joke, could use a lesson in gratitude – what is there to complain about? It’s a perfect day; we’re seated beside crystal- clear waters, savouring crayfish braaied over an open flame on the beach, following a morning of water-based adventures. And we’re only halfway through our day of enjoyment. Kirsty Watermeyer goes on an unexpected safari along Namibia’s Atlantic Coast.

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My husband and I have just had an enjoyable holiday in Namibia and bought your magazine. We stayed at an amazing campsite in the Erongo that I thought you should know about – it is called Black Rock campsite and is on a farm, Omukutu, well-stocked in wildlife. It is the artistic differences that make this an outstanding campsite. Their use of what was available, combined with a creative eye for detail, culminates in an adventure.

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The Namibian water sports event of world renown

Discover Namibia’s hidden gem: the Lüderitz Speed Challenge, an annual world-renowned water sports event where elite speed windsurfers gather to break records on the windswept Second Lagoon. Held in Lüderitz each October, this high-adrenaline competition has set over 150 national and 20 world records since 2007, drawing top athletes and adventure seekers alike. With ideal wind conditions and a precision-engineered canal, the event pushes windsurfing to its limits, blending speed, skill, and cutting-edge technology against Namibia’s breathtaking coastal backdrop. Experience the ultimate adventure in a place you’ve probably never heard of—but won’t soon forget.

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Hello to the new

After 30 amazing years, Travel News Namibia has a fresh new look! We’re excited about our rebrand to Travel Namibia®. Nothing much has changed. We’re still all about inspiring you to explore, discover, and experience Namibia, but now with a renewed focus on sustainable and mindful travel. Join us on this exciting new chapter as we continue to share the wonders of Namibia with the world!

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December 1, 2021

The quintessential Namibian Safari at Ongava

From the back of a game viewer driving through Ongava Game Reserve, it is hard to imagine what the area must have looked like 30 years ago when it was still a cluster of unproductive cattle farms. Today it is a protected piece of land where antelope are plentiful and lion, rhino and elephant freely go about their business, all part of and contributing to a healthy, thriving biome.
December 1, 2021

The RMB Ride for Rhinos 2021

The arrival of riders for the 2021 RMB Ride for Rhinos coincided with World Rhino Day on Wednesday 22 September. While the theme for this year’s World Rhino Day is Five Rhino Species Forever, the yearly RMB Ride for Rhinos is an event that is intended to create awareness for the plight of one rhino species in particular – the black rhino.
December 1, 2021

Conservation is a family business

Namibia’s conservation landscape has Annette, the Rhino Whisperer – firmly on the map. Always by Jan’s side, she was his wing(wo)man, in more ways than one. Looking into the life and work of this fascinating matriarch, Annette is rigorous when it comes to her calling to conserve endangered species and has led many projects, even relocating elephants to Central Africa.