November 28, 2012
By Marita van Rooyen At Fishmonger’s you smell the sea. The fresh, salty air you would inhale while taking a stroll on a beach greets you as […]
Stories
Travel News Namibia, your gateway to captivating narratives that transport you to the heart of Namibia’s enchanting landscapes, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring adventures. Here, we invite you to embark on a journey through the written word, where each article is a window into the soul of this extraordinary land. From tales of intrepid explorations across the vast deserts to encounters with the diverse wildlife that calls Namibia home, our stories are a celebration of the country’s natural wonders and the people who make it come alive.
November 28, 2012
By Sabrine Kaene In Namibia’s mix of old and new, tourists are especially entranced by the Himba people, but rarely gain a glimpse into the private […]
November 26, 2012
This year, the Hospitality Assocaiation of Namibia celebrated it’s 25th birthday in the Namib dunes. Surorunded by towering dunes, the celebrations kicked off with a cocktail […]
November 20, 2012
Today, as the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, key industry players were given the tools to start rolling out the red carpet […]
November 20, 2012
A group of 7 girl-friends have built a tradition of hiking in Namibia or South Africa once a year. Here is an account of their last […]
November 19, 2012
The good news from the Namibia weather service is that for the next few days rain is in, and heat is out. Meteorologist Simon Dirkse said that the […]
November 19, 2012
By Helge Denker KAZA is about the size of Sweden, covering around 440 000 square kilometres. It embraces national parks, game reserves, forest reserves, community conservancies […]
November 19, 2012
People come for the garden and the atmosphere and of course the amazing food! By Jana-Mari Smith Kameldorn Garden and Restaurant is enclosed in a lush, green and […]
November 15, 2012
The 150-pound pork missile Some of the facts – which you will find in this hilarious account of a once in a life-time encounter Gary Newton […]
November 15, 2012
This guest blog was written by French visitor Natacha Faullimmel who jotted down her impressions – all the weird, wonderful idiosyncrasies she picked up on – while […]
November 14, 2012
By Barbara Curtis, Photographs Vivienne Ward The Namib Desert appears to be a dry and dusty place where plants and animals battle against temperature extremes, strong winds […]
November 14, 2012
A HORSE-LIKE DONKEY OR A DONKEY-LIKE HORSE? The origin of the word zebra is not certain. It probably comes from an African language via Portuguese (zevra). […]
November 14, 2012
This post forms part of the monthly “Did you know” column written by Bill Torbitt for Flamingo magazine. It originally appeared in the November 2012 issue. […]
November 13, 2012
Desert flowers, shy flowers By Jackie Marie I’m a USA big-city girl, born and bred. The jungles I know are concrete. Where I come from, trees […]
November 13, 2012
This is the fourteenth in a series by Joh Henschel of EnviroMEND about the Namib Desert. Its wonders have many forms, some of which are tiny, […]
November 13, 2012
Text and photographs by Tim Osborne “This is the story of how an African wildcat domesticated us.” Popular wisdom and speculation tell us that the ancient […]
November 13, 2012
The people of Africa tell their stories; are you listening? By Marita van Rooyen All Photographs Floriane de Lassée and Nicolas Henry “In Namibia I felt like […]
November 13, 2012
by Ginger Mauney Beyond the numbers, 1907 – 2007 Like graphs in a textbook, numbers present a single impression. While a litany of statistics relating to […]
November 13, 2012
by Pompie Burger Cape Vulture, Gyps coprotheres Roberts No 122 To be quite honest, I’ve never thought I’d ever become enthusiastic about vultures, especially after spending time […]
November 13, 2012
by Jean Fischer A young Japanese actress has switched audiences. She now acts as a tourist guide in Southern Africa, with a special focus on Namibia, […]