November 13, 2012
by Ginger Mauney Sharing the eastern border of Namibia’s Etosha National Park, Onguma Tented Camp is a beguiling mixture of sophistication and relaxation, of elegance and […]
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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 13, 2012
by Susann Kinghorn I have nothing against staying in hotels, guesthouses or lodges, but have you ever been reconnected with nature on an inexpensive camping adventure? […]
November 12, 2012
Nature Notes by Amy Schoeman The weird, fantastically shaped commiphoras of Namibia’s arid and semi-arid regions are an important component of Namibian flora. Represented by 25 […]
November 12, 2012
African skimmer, Rynchops flavirostris Roberts’ No 43 by Pompie Burger We were fortunate to join Mark Paxton on two occasions while he was doing research in […]
November 12, 2012
by Sven-Eric Kanzler On the red top of the green world Just getting there is an experience in itself. The steep path hugs the mountain slope […]
November 12, 2012
Visitors to Namibia often bemoan the fact that they don’t meet the ‘real’ people of the country. To gain an insight into how the Owambo, Namibia’s […]
November 12, 2012
As part of its programme to protect cheetah habitat the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), based near Otjiwarongo, has launched a business initiative – a fuel […]
November 12, 2012
A five year partnership between Ohlthaver & List group of companies and the IFA hotels and resorts, plus the hotel management company Kempinski was dissolved last […]
November 9, 2012
Let’s face it. Having Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt choose Namibia as the birthplace for their first biological child (tomboy Shiloh) and Charlize Theron shooting a […]
November 9, 2012
Guest blogger (and award winning journalist) Marita van Rooyen met one of Namibia's top chefs the other night and just had to share: Worldwide, […]
November 6, 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 6, 2012
It is official. The Namibian government has approved the name change of the Sperrgebiet National Park, which from now on will be called the Tsau //Khaeb […]
November 2, 2012
GET READY FOR BIGGER THINGS TO COME In Namibia, tourism goes hand in hand with conservation and sustainable use of resources. Up until recently, the fact […]
November 1, 2012
In Namibia, the arrival of the rainy season is a cause for celebration – as put by an American visitor, Namibians are a funny lot. Whereas […]
November 1, 2012
A personal message from Shannon Stowell, President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) As many of you know, we just completed our 9th Adventure Travel […]
October 31, 2012
For centuries, Lake Otjikoto in the north of Namibia served as the biggest copper supermarket in the country. It is here, a distance of about 20 […]
October 31, 2012
By Jana-Mari Smith Namibia is not only blessed with spectacular wildlife and landscapes, but owing to a meteorite shower around 80 000 years ago, it is […]
October 29, 2012
This is the twelve in a series by Joh Henschel of EnviroMEND about the Namib Desert. This is Flam, Ingo and I.. are on the move Photographs by Joh Henschel […]
October 26, 2012
Text and images: Marita van Rooyen “Reading is something we can not do without in the 21st century. People who read walk confidence, talk confidence, and […]
October 26, 2012
By Jana-Mari Smith – 26 October 2012 Knowledge and wisdom are like a Baobab tree, one person’s arms cannot encompass it – African proverb The immense trunk […]