July 27, 2012
Take time out for beauty by Ron Swilling Pause. On the way to Swakopmund. Turn off from the B2 towards Henties Bay and the mountains in […]
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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.
July 27, 2012
A vein of African sophistication by Ron Swilling I still hear laughter coming from the dining area as I walk along the well-lit path back to […]
July 26, 2012
Bernhard Jaumann Translated by John Brownjohn Winner of the 2011 German Prize for Best Crime Fiction Published by John Beaufoy Publishing, Oxford, England 2011 ‘When the […]
July 26, 2012
Text and photographs Ron Swilling The novel concept of the Living Museum may seem like a contradiction in terms, but these institutions provide an opportunity for […]
July 26, 2012
Aaah Harare, the sunshine city! With plenty of natural resources, ample business and investment opportunities – the country boasts more than 40 minerals, including diamonds, gold, […]
July 26, 2012
Text and photographs Ron Swilling Fragments of music and the bubbling sound of children’s laughter waft through the streets. The aroma of kapana (strips of meat) […]
July 26, 2012
Ombudsman John Walters today found that according to a scientific survey done in December 2011 of Namibia’s seal population, the seal harvest in Namibia is biologically […]
July 26, 2012
Text Roger Swart Endless expanses of dunes that are virtually impenetrable to man are a common misconception of what makes up a desert. In reality dunes […]
July 26, 2012
17 May – 15 June 2012 Namibia has a strong track record of attracting foreign investment and many well-known international companies play an active role in […]
July 26, 2012
Text Fanie Heyn CAPE TOWN “It was a moment of unbridled joy, followed by deep despair.” Stephan Louw had – almost out of character – promised […]
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling Lions. Gold, like the sun of an African winter’s day on long grass. Instinct ripples through powerful muscle, sound reverberates from deep within, […]
July 26, 2012
Text & photographs by Helge Schutz Namibia will compete at its sixth Summer Olympic Games in London in July, while the glory days of its first […]
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling Driving the gravel road into Ghaub, the verdant hills transform into rows of healthy green maize, and then into a sprawling, clean-shaven lawn […]
July 26, 2012
by Ron Swilling When you’re dusty, hot and thirsty, arriving at your chalet at the Etosha Mountain Lodge is a veritable treat. Positioned on the mountain […]
July 26, 2012
A collection of culture, history and natural beauty by Ron Swilling King Nehale Gate, the northern entrance of the Etosha National Park situated just 44 kilometres […]
July 26, 2012
By Peter Bridgeford There are a multitude of sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Africa to be experienced and enjoyed by camping in Namibia – from […]
July 26, 2012
White-browed Robin-Chat, Cossypha heuglini Roberts No 599 By Pompie Burger It’s not by chance that these good-looking birds are classified in Turdidae, the same family as the […]
July 26, 2012
Text Bill Torbitt § The origin of the games The ancient Olympic Games were held for over 1 000 years, from 776 BC to 390 AD. […]
July 26, 2012
by Samuel Linyondi The Saatago Rest Camp on the edge of the Kalahari Desert is a quiet and relaxing place where you can get away from […]
July 26, 2012
“Surely this can’t be true.” Waldi Fritzsche puts what all of us are thinking into words when we feel the first drops on our sweaty shirts. […]