August 31, 2012
by Ron Swilling The atmospheric town of Swakopmund, characterised by its wide roads and picturesque old German architecture, is an ideal place to wander around 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.
August 31, 2012
by Maggi Barnard Setting a new standard for luxury camping During the day the Namib is almost always hot, but in November, just after midday, it […]
August 31, 2012
Text ©Sharri Whiting De Masi Re-printed with permission of the author Mature, senior, third Age – it’s the time of life when travel beckons. Namibia offers […]
August 31, 2012
by Maggi Barnard The magic that just goes on and on … Deserts are tough places to get to know, so to say they are magical […]
August 31, 2012
Pure luxury, inspired by nature by Ginger Mauney Within the breathtaking spectacle of the Sossusvlei environment in the Namib Desert, surrounded by the highest sand dunes […]
August 31, 2012
by Peter Bridgeford If you want to pitch your tent at the most exclusive camping spot in all of Namibia, Enyandi Camp is the place for […]
August 31, 2012
Bare-cheeked Babbler Turdoides gymnogenys Roberts No 564 by Pompie Burger The babblers are definitely one of my favourite groups of birds. They are extremely vocal, so […]
August 31, 2012
by Conrad Brain There are some destinations on the planet where, for some reason, the place is greater than the sum of its parts. It is […]
August 31, 2012
by Michaela Kanzler “To make this dream come true we put one of our salaries aside every month during the twelve years we worked as teachers […]
August 31, 2012
by Karen Watkins The eight-day, 120-kilometre (74.5-mile) Naukluft hiking trail is regarded as one of Africa’s toughest. I went along to find out why. Our first […]
August 31, 2012
Text and photos by ©Sharri Whiting De Masi – All photographs copyright of the author Re-printed with permission of the author Windhoek is a paradise for […]
August 31, 2012
Rüppell’s Parrot Poicephalus rueppellii Roberts No 365 by Pompie Burger South African writer Chris Barnard once wrote a story about a boy who tried to keep […]
August 31, 2012
It’s with a song in my heart that I can report that very little has changed for campers at Epupa for more than a decade. The […]
August 31, 2012
by Jean Fischer A visit to Ai Aiba is a pleasurable one. I am standing in an open-air ‘art studio’ surrounded by vast slabs of sun-baked […]
August 28, 2012
by Amy Schoeman The Namib’s life-giving coastal fog On most days a dense belt of sea fog hangs over the ocean along Namibia’s coast. Generated by […]
August 28, 2012
by Michaela Kanzler Since October 2004 the river plains in Namibia’s far north east have been open to exploration by way of a comfortable cruise on […]
August 28, 2012
by Sven-Eric Kanzler Soft, slightly reddish sand trickles onto the brown, sun-baked earth and piles up into a little cone. “This is where two generations of […]
August 28, 2012
by Ginger Mauney Rushing to meet planes, to meet deadlines and to arrive at meeting after endless meeting on time is often the life of a […]
August 28, 2012
Lilacbreasted roller Coracias caudate Roberts No 447 by Pompie Burger This is one of Namibia’s most common roadside birds, and it is definitely one of the […]
August 28, 2012
by Sven-Eric Kanzler Looking around attentively, we follow a dusty trail through dry bush. Suddenly one of our guides drops to his knees and starts jabbing […]