August 28, 2012
A market and out-of-town brunch venue by Ron Swilling Twelve kilometres outside Swakopmund on the B2 road to Windhoek, the D1901 gravel road snakes off towards […]
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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
A warm family environment with extra touches by Ron Swilling When three people with architectural and guiding experience join forces to create a guesthouse, you can […]
August 28, 2012
Cosy atmosphere right on the beach by Marita van Rooyen The Protea Hotel Long Beach Lodge is a 17-room (16 double rooms and one family room) […]
August 28, 2012
“A support system for the San” by Bill Torbitt N/a’an ku sê in the San languages means ‘God is watching over us’. It’s the name of a […]
August 28, 2012
Perfect views over the WB lagoon by Marita van Rooyen After a day of fun in the dunes around Walvis Bay, take a drive next to […]
August 28, 2012
A magic boulder retreat by Ron Swilling There are a few campsites where magic resides as a combination of natural beauty and the insight of the […]
August 28, 2012
Halfway through Etosha by Ron Swilling Situated midway between the Okaukuejo and Namutoni rest camps in the centre of Etosha National Park, Halali Rest Camp is […]
August 28, 2012
Experience African farm life by Servaas van den Bosch In the middle of Namibia lies Guestfarm Okomitundu, an 18 000-hectare haven of untamed wilderness in the […]
August 28, 2012
A hidden gem on the road to nowhere by Marita van Rooyen If you’ve ever been on a journey on the road that goes past Klein […]
August 28, 2012
Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata by Pompie Burger It always amazes me that once you’ve identified a specific bird, you suddenly seem to see it everywhere, even […]
August 28, 2012
Text and photos by ©Sharri Whiting De Masi – All photographs copyright of the author Re-printed with permission of the author How does a sleepy little […]
August 28, 2012
by Ron Swilling The early-morning mist in Swakopmund hovers over the town, desert and sea in a thick white embrace. The massive coloured balloon fires up […]
August 28, 2012
On the banks of the Omaruru by Ron Swilling A hacienda desert-style exterior with rockeries and a goldfish pond opens into an oasis of a garden, […]
August 28, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen A team of paragliding pilots from South Africa and Namibia made history with a first-ever and first for Namibia paragliding jump in […]
August 28, 2012
Quiet, comfortable, tranquil by Ron Swilling The Omaruru Guesthouse is a grand old lady whose history began in 1900 when two German men, Rósemann and Kronewitter, […]
August 28, 2012
Gate to monumental dunes and spectacular scenery by Ron Swilling A wide expanse of yellow-coloured grass tinged with lime extends into sienna desert sand, a stripe […]
August 28, 2012
by Ron Swilling A scenic, winding mountain road leads through the grassy valleys of the Naukluft mountains. Small sturdy shepherd’s trees, some heavily laden with sociable-weaver […]
August 28, 2012
Great African Outdoors by Marita van Rooyen “Let’s paddle!” shouts Jochen Beckert (tour guide and director of Great African Outdoors) over the noise of the 10 […]
August 28, 2012
An authentic farm experience by Ron Swilling Opening the gate to Dornhügel Guest Farm, you are met with a typical farm scene: a few horses, a […]
August 28, 2012
Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis Roberts No 433 by Pompie Burger Visiting northern Namibia during the summer months you will invariably have heard the almost piercing call […]