September 3, 2012
by Amy Schoeman A curious aspect of the Cape hare is that when you come across it out in the open, it comes to a dead […]
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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.
September 3, 2012
by Charlene Cooke It is fair to say that most people are awed by the gigantic size of the African elephant and humbled by its apparent […]
September 3, 2012
Angling in Namibia offers one of the best experiences of it’s sort in the world. Who would imagine that a desert country, promoted with striking images […]
September 3, 2012
Paradise flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis Roberts’ No 710 by Pompie Burger Some people have big cars, some have holiday houses in Swakopmund, and others are privileged to […]
September 3, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen The region surrounding the Andersson Gate, the central-southern entrance to Etosha, is known for its vast areas of mopane woodland. And what […]
September 3, 2012
Forever landscapes, wild horses and history by Ron Swilling I wake early for the show. Lying propped up in bed with the curtains open, I am […]
September 3, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen “Namibia offers many possibilities and opportunities for young people,” says Johannes Michels, partner at Kambaku Safari Lodge. “Young people from all cultures […]
September 3, 2012
History with a piece of cake by Marita van Rooyen If you want to experience sleeping in one of the first hotels established in the coastal […]
September 3, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen There’s just something about a thatched-roof chalet that makes you want to move closer to it and breathe in the freshness. You […]
September 3, 2012
by Margaret Jacobsohn, co-director IRDNC Conservancy Safaris – Namibia [CS-N] – is the first and only mobile safari operation partnering with conservancies for real benefits. Investors […]
September 3, 2012
A trip into yesteryear by Ron Swilling Ten kilometres from the Fish River Canyon entrance, spiky aloes push with determination through rusty Chevies. A windmill and […]
September 3, 2012
by Peter Bridgeford About 10 to 20 million years ago, the sands of the initial Namib Desert accumulated in deposits, in places over 200 metres thick. […]
September 3, 2012
Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus Roberts No 146 by Pompie Burger The fact that the Bateleur probably has the shortest tail of all the raptors doesn’t mean that […]
September 3, 2012
by Ron Swilling Imagine white marquees in a landscape of desert dunes and shimmering bamboo lanterns. The task of imagining is the work of Willie van […]
September 3, 2012
Up in the trees by Ron Swilling According to the grandfathers and old people, the name Hai||om or Treesleepers, one of the seven San/Bushman groups living […]
September 3, 2012
by Ron Swilling 3, 2, 1… Lift off! Perhaps too much has changed since that first ‘giant leap for mankind’ and the Voyager space shuttle that […]
September 3, 2012
By Luise Hoffmann Spectacular geological formations and uniquely adapted plants While not as demanding as the Fish River Canyon Trail, the Ugab hiking trail nevertheless offers […]
September 3, 2012
Community camping and cultural experiences in the Kalahari by Ron Swilling When entering the Omaheke Region east of Windhoek, the landscape consists of yellow grass and […]
September 3, 2012
A diverse suite of alternative breaks for travellers by Linda Baker With a number of world-class attractions, from the second-largest canyon to the tallest dunes to […]
September 3, 2012
The natural environment well utilised by Ron Swilling Watching shooting stars whilst sitting around a campfire, lounging on a boulder with the late afternoon sun colouring […]