September 3, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen In the heart of Katutura – Windhoek’s famous township where the people originally didn’t want to live – is a little cultural […]
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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
Journey with the Aakwaluudhi by Marita van Rooyen Even though nearly half of Namibia’s population lives in what was traditionally called Ovamboland, the area is often […]
September 3, 2012
Part rustic tree house, part luxury camp by Ron Swilling “Four tree top rooms; eight privileged guests.” The wording in the Onguma Tree Top Camp brochure […]
September 3, 2012
A magic granite enclave by Ron Swilling Nearing Twyfelfontein, the landscape changes abruptly from mopane grassland to include granite koppies. Entering this magic mountain world, the […]
September 3, 2012
Four-star luxury in the desert by Marita van Rooyen The latest addition to luxury accommodation in the deserted landscapes of the Sossusvlei area is now officially […]
September 3, 2012
Fully revamped empire of the people by Marita van Rooyen Arriving at Midgard Country Estate after a scenic drive past giraffes, black-faced impalas and large numbers […]
September 3, 2012
A community campsite treat at Khowarib Schlucht by Ron Swilling Perched on a hill surrounded by mountains with a river running below, the Khowarib Campsite is […]
September 3, 2012
Therapy for the soul by Marita van Rooyen What’s better than jumping on a horse’s back and taking the winding road into the mountains, riding lazily […]
September 3, 2012
Lappet-faced Vulture Aegypius tracheliotus Roberts No 124 by Pompie Burger Since the Lappet-faced Vulture with its wingspan of over two metres is the largest of all […]
September 3, 2012
A combination of affordability with comfort and style by Marita van Rooyen Arriving at Taleni Etosha Village – the latest addition to the Taleni Africa Collection, […]
September 3, 2012
A family affair by Marita van Rooyen “It is fresh and inviting and oozes a holiday feel,” says Leander Borg of his new-found project in the […]
August 31, 2012
by Ron Swilling Puros campsite borders the Skeleton Coast park in Namibia’s Kunene region. After driving up the narrow, rocky track to Jan Joubert koppie (small […]
August 31, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen Etosha Safari Lodge, which is situated about 10 kilometres from Andersson Gate, the southern entrance to Etosha National Park, is built on […]
August 31, 2012
by Peter Bridgeford When driving to Sossusvlei, you cross the Tsauchab River, but unless it’s coming down in flood, most visitors hardly notice it in their […]
August 31, 2012
by Ron Swilling A 27-million-year old fossil, meteorite chunks, fossilised wood and jawbones of our human ancestors mingle with Spanish coins, restored ox wagons and turn-of-the-century […]
August 31, 2012
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August 31, 2012
The author of this article, French journalist Aurélie Jegou, visited Namibia to do research for articles for the special French edition of Travel News Namibia. She […]
August 31, 2012
by Pompie Burger African Purple Swamphen Porphyrio madagascarienses Roberts No 223 This colourful bird was formerly known as the Purple Gallinule, an impressive name indeed. You […]
August 31, 2012
by Ron Swilling Sitting in the spacious and gleaming reception hall of the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre (the former Swakopmund Railway Station), I read up […]
August 31, 2012
Text and photos by ©Sharri Whiting De Masi – All photographs copyright of the author Re-printed with permission of the author A retreat directly on the […]