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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 12, 2012

Windhoek’s new world-class Hilton

Text and photos by ©Sharri Whiting De Masi – All photographs copyright of the author  Re-printed with permission of the author We’ve seen Hilton Hotels around […]
August 12, 2012

A lot to smile about – Karakulia Weavers

Text and photographs Edward Jenkins Karakulia Weavers in Swakopmund – A local entrepreneur continues a thirty-year tradition of excellence, giving a popular Swakopmund tourist stop a new […]
August 12, 2012

Tax policy under the spotlight

15 July–15 August 2011 Namibia has a strong track record of attracting foreign investment, and many well-known international companies play an active role in a wide […]
August 12, 2012

Pietersite

This is the thirteenth in a series on the gemstones of Namibia. When one mineral is replaced by another without destroying the outward shape of the […]
August 12, 2012

Breakfast at Tiffany’s… via Namibia

Text and photos by ©Sharri Whiting De Masi – All photographs copyright of the author  Re-printed with permission of the author In 1837, when Charles Lewis […]
August 12, 2012

Balance is beautiful

Text Christine Hugo Life is a balancing act. It’s tricky. People like to watch acrobats walking on tightropes or gymnasts doing somersaults on a narrow bar […]
August 12, 2012

Travellers’ PHOTO Gallery

Passengers on Air Namibia are invited to share memorable moments with fellow passengers on this page in FLAMIGO. A selection of the most striking images are […]
August 12, 2012

A fine dining experience in Swakopmund

Zum Kaiser, Swakopmund Situated at 4 Sam Nujoma and no longer just the dining room for the Swakopmund Boutique Hotel Avenue, the former Gallery has become […]
August 12, 2012

Camel patrol through the dunes

Text Peter Bridgeford The camels had difficulty climbing the steep sides of the dunes. Occasionally a camel fell and had to be unsaddled, and the troopers […]
August 11, 2012

Your first visit to Namibia?

Text Jackie Marie   So you’ve chosen to visit Namibia. That’s great! You’ve made the right holiday choice. Get ready to see, hear and experience lots […]
August 11, 2012

And then there’s the Big Sixth

Text Christine Hugo It’s a strange phenomenon, but it’s indisputably true. Most tourists come to Namibia hoping to experience the Big Six – lion, elephant, Cape […]
August 11, 2012

Smoky quartz

This is the fourteenth in a series about the gemstones of Namibia. Quartz is the second-most abundant mineral found on Earth (after feldspar), with its varieties […]
August 11, 2012

Super-natural Sossusvlei

Text and photographs Ron Swilling   I had to change my attitude – fast. I had planned to capture the early-morning light on the sand dunes […]
August 11, 2012

Namibian blue chips post strong results

15 August–15 September 2011 Namibia has a strong track record of attracting foreign investment, and many well-known international companies play an active role in a wide […]