August 1, 2012
This is the eighth in a series on the Namib Desert by Joh Henschel of EnviroMEND. The Namib’s wonders have many forms, some of which are […]
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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 1, 2012
Text Ed Jenkins Photographs Courtesy Sam Cohen Library, Swakopmund, Ed Jenkins The causes of the First World War were complex, and probably incomprehensible to […]
August 1, 2012
Text and photographs Joh Henschel What would the world not know if the Gobabeb Research and Training Centre Gobabeb had not come into existence? In its […]
August 1, 2012
16 March – 16 April 2012 Namibia has a strong track record of attracting foreign investment and many well-known international companies play an active role in […]
August 1, 2012
Text Amy Schoeman Namibia is a country that asks if not demands to be photographed, as was borne out by the record number of entries […]
August 1, 2012
Text Bill Torbitt Necessary and most welcome Whenever a public holiday comes around, there’s nearly always commentary in one of the local papers bewailing the periodic […]
July 31, 2012
Text Marita van Rooyen A tick off an American athlete’s bucket list “I came all the way from the USA to Namibia because I love unique […]
July 31, 2012
Text Bill Torbitt Add character to your passport For most people a border crossing point has a ring of excitement, anticipation and drama. For tourists it […]
July 27, 2012
A wonderfully varied haven for hikers by Luise Hoffmann Situated on the south-eastern slopes of the Waterberg Plateau is Waterberg Wilderness, one of Namibia’s most diverse […]
July 27, 2012
Text Marita van Rooyen “There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country. A fine landscape is like a piece of music; it […]
July 27, 2012
Text Jackie Marie Namibia roads offer one of the best ways to see the country. Namibia is a liberating, pristine, rugged, soulful destination. Part of enjoying […]
July 27, 2012
Dune riding is both fun and environmentally friendly! The Namibian Coast Conservation and Management (NACOMA) project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), […]
July 27, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen Otjikoto, which translates loosely from Herero as ‘the place too deep for cattle to drink’, hosts weaponry dumped there by German troops […]
July 27, 2012
Namibia offers a wide variety of walks, overnight hiking trails and guided wilderness trails for those wanting to explore the countryside on foot. From Henties Bay […]
July 27, 2012
Verreaux’s Eagle Aquila verreauxii Roberts No 131 by Pompie Burger Watching these beautiful raptors gliding past along the escarpment of the Waterberg Plateau on various occasions […]
July 27, 2012
Hiking in the second-largest canyon in the world invariably results in amazement, and sometimes in a bit of fear. And ‘in’ is not a mistake. You […]
July 27, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen The Fish River Canyon is breathtaking. There’s no other way to describe it. The sheer magnitude of this natural wonder is enough […]
July 27, 2012
by Hu Berry Not only because “His beak can hold more than his belly can…..”, as the well-known ditty goes, but also because he (or she) […]
July 27, 2012
African Hoopoe, Upupa africana Roberts No 295 By Pompie Burger The hoopoe is one of the better-known and more easily identifiable birds in our gardens. Everything about […]
July 27, 2012
by Marita van Rooyen Adventure running in Namibia has become increasingly popular. As a result, Namibia has become known for hosting some of the toughest footraces […]