August 28, 2012
by Amy Schoeman In Namibia, as in other countries, the tradition of adorning the body goes back thousands of years. Evidence of this is found not […]
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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 28, 2012
by Amy Schoeman The thing about Italians is that whatever they do, they do with style and panache, whether it’s fashion, cooking, opera or architecture, or […]
August 28, 2012
by Sven-Eric Kanzler Click, whirr, click, whirr, click, whirr… several lenses capture the supple movements of a spotted body closing in and racing past. It is […]
August 28, 2012
Ephemeral…elusive… edible… by Amy Schoeman Two highly sought-after forms of edible fungi found in Namibia are omajowa (singular ejowa), the Herero name for the large fleshy […]
August 28, 2012
by Sven-Eric Kanzler The news is spreading like wildfire: shots have been fired in Okahandja. The strangers have taken up arms against us. We must stand […]
August 28, 2012
by Christine Hugo Anyone who has ever organised and packed for a 4×4 safari will appreciate the amount of planning and effort that goes into such […]
August 28, 2012
Pearlspotted owl Glaucidium perlatum Roberts’ No 398 by Pompie Burger Being one of the smallest owls in Namibia as well as in Southern Africa does not […]
August 28, 2012
by Ron Swilling Namibia’s gravel roads stretch like sandy tributaries from the main tar arteries that bisect the country. There is something about being on gravel, […]
August 28, 2012
A jewel yet to be discovered by Marita van Rooyen Situated just outside Rietoog and accessed from the MR47 road 400 metres from the C14 T-junction, […]
August 28, 2012
A stone’s throw from Solitaire by Ron Swilling I was pleasantly surprised to discover the attractive Soft Adventure Camp set between two granite hills above the […]
August 28, 2012
A camel-thorn oasis amid towering red sands by Marita van Rooyen With the majestic Naukluft Mountains in the east, the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei in […]
August 28, 2012
A serendipitous find by Ron Swilling Midway between Sossusvlei and Windhoek lies an unassuming farm, NamibGrens. It belongs to the Rabie family, members of whom have […]
August 28, 2012
Rocks, fossils and quiver-tree forests by Ron Swilling It was here that giants of old placed boulders one on top of the other in artistic displays […]
August 28, 2012
A secret garden at Stampriet by Ron Swilling A place evokes a certain feeling, and it is the creators of lodges who envision what a place […]
August 28, 2012
Surrounded by mountain majesty by Ron Swilling Perched on the bank above the Tsauchab, an ephemeral river that is dry for most of the year, Hoodia […]
August 28, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen A new way to take on the ruggedness of Damaraland at a slow pace is on the back of a camel, a […]
August 28, 2012
Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus Roberts No 771 by Pompie Burger If you want to see oxpeckers, you must look for animals, or vice versa. Their Latin […]
August 28, 2012
A quiet retreat south of Sesriem by Ron Swilling In 1996, choosing to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind them, Tony and Leny […]
August 28, 2012
by Ron Swilling The soft red sand of the Kalahari dunes makes its appearance east of Mariental, with the long linear dunes extending further eastwards into […]
August 28, 2012
Immediately after walking in at the front door of Anandi Guesthouse at 14 Nelken Street in Swakopmund, I feel at home. by Yolanda Nel The spacious […]