September 3, 2012
Blackshouldered kite Elanus caeruleus Roberts’ No. 299 by Pompie Burger Blackshouldered kites are fairly common roadside raptors in Namibia in terms of distribution as well as […]
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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
A Golden-Oldie from the Archive As the sunset fades in northern Namibia, a group of tourists sits around the olupale, a traditional fire. Their first traditional […]
September 3, 2012
By Joseph Kwashi The psychology of entrepreneurs offers a fascinating insight into the thinking of people who are often misunderstood, seen as odd or quirky but […]
September 3, 2012
Swakopmund always has something new to discover. by Elisabeth Braun At one time there was sand and a protected harbour. Two hundred years later there is […]
September 3, 2012
by Amy Schoeman A wonderful bird is the pelican, His bill will hold more than his belican. He can take in his beak Food enough for […]
September 3, 2012
Walvis Bay is Namibia’s biggest port and the pride of the country. Since the days when the Dutch East India Company traded fresh water and meat […]
September 3, 2012
Henties Bay with its intriguing natural environment and interesting hinterland makes it a perfect base from which to explore the surroundings. The Tourism Association and Municipality […]
September 3, 2012
Where else in the world can a fisherman start camping at Mile 4 and move along as the fish bite, or don’t bite, as far up […]
September 3, 2012
European bee-eater Merops apiaster Roberts’ No 438 by Pompie Burger Does “kwirri-kwirri-kwirri” sound familiar? Does it herald springtime in Namibia? The first rains? Yes indeed, this […]
September 3, 2012
Of all the towns in Namibia, Swakopmund was the first to be exposed to holidaymakers in the real sense of the word, and this happened long […]
September 3, 2012
Eclectic African styles and mining history by Ron Swilling As you drive down the access road to !Uris Safari Lodge, a large thatch-roofed building comes into […]
September 3, 2012
A fusion of art, comfort and style by Yolanda Nel Nestled in the Auas Mountains, perched atop a hill overlooking the Khomas Hochland Valley, Guesthouse Terra […]
September 3, 2012
Treat the senses in southern Namibia by Ron Swilling Occasionally you reach a place that feels like the pot of gold at the end of a […]
September 3, 2012
The perfect inspirational package Located in the heart of Namibia just two hours from Windhoek, accessible from the B2 between Wilhelmstal and Karibib, Kansimba offers plenty, […]
September 3, 2012
Enjoy cocktail hour on burnished sands by Ron Swilling East of Mariental, the traveller finds himself entering a new and interesting- landscape. Hills of rich-red- sand […]
September 3, 2012
Cabanas, camping and canoeing on the Orange River by Ron Swilling Falling asleep to the soft sounds of the Orange River journeying along its westward course […]
September 3, 2012
Rich in landscape and wildlife by Marita van Rooyen Since 1993, moving away from its previous forte as a hunting farm, Epako Game Lodge has been […]
September 3, 2012
A history concealed by Yolanda Nel Situated 85 km from the capital along the B1 road from Windhoek to Okahandja, The Elegant Farmstead is far enough […]
September 3, 2012
Chestnut-banded Plover Charadrius pallidus Roberts No 247 By Pompie Burger Reading an article written some years ago by well-known ornithologist Tony Williams on Namibia’s coastal birds, […]
September 3, 2012
A reason to hit the road by Marita van Rooyen Namibia has an excellent road system, making just about every tourist destination in the country accessible […]