July 12, 2012
By Reagan Chunga, Integrated Environmental Consultants Namibia Flip on a light switch, turn a tap, or start your car. For many urban dwellers, these actions may […]
Stories
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 12, 2012
By Sven-Eric Kanzler, Environmental journalist “Hunting spider.” After a thorough look at the animal under the microscope, Aina Mwalya types the description into the computer list. […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Keith Leggett, Namibian Elephant and Giraffe Trust Elephant conservation is a challenge and for many a calling. In both cases, the need for facts is […]
July 12, 2012
According to FAO statistics, Namibia’s forests are declining by 0.9 per cent per year, an alarmingly high figure if you take into account how difficult it […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Laurie Marker, Founder/Executive Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund Can conservation combined with science and technology save the cheetah for future generations? And, if so, how are […]
July 12, 2012
By Peter Bridgeford, Co-ordinator, Vultures Namibia To a vulture riding on the wind, soaring on motionless wings through the azure African sky, international boundaries are of […]
July 12, 2012
By Hugh Paxton, Freelance Journalist Trygve Cooper, Chief Warden of the Sperrgebiet, is something of a legend in Namibian conservation circles. This is hardly surprising, as […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Malan Lindeque, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Tourism When Etosha was proclaimed Game Reserve No 2 a century ago, it had no elephants, lions or […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Laurie Marker and Bonnie Schumann, Cheetah Conservation Fund Depending on who you ask, the answer will vary from ‘too many’ – which in most […]
July 12, 2012
Since discovering the wonderful world of birds and butterflies when growing up on a farm, Rod Braby has always believed in conservation. Taking his inspiration from […]
July 12, 2012
The presence of Cape fur seals in Namibian waters is not only a unique phenomenon – these animals are usually associated with sub-polar climates – but also the cause of controversy in both fishing and conservation circles.
July 12, 2012
By Midori Paxton, Project Co-ordinator, SPAN Project Great things (and great changes) are happening in Namibia’s national parks this year. Two of the oldest and most […]
July 12, 2012
By Jenni Roberts, Patrol Leader 3rd Windhoek Scouts A century ago, in a little corner of England, Lord Baden-Powell blew his kudu horn to open the […]
July 12, 2012
By Dr Jennifer Lalley, Oxford University, University of Witwatersrand Protecting Namibia’s deserts has been an ongoing conservation drive for several decades, but average visitors, the mining […]
July 12, 2012
By Carole Roberts, Desert Research Foundation of Namibia “We live like flies, constantly hungry and moving from one place to another in search of food until […]
July 12, 2012
By Bonnie Schumann and Dr Laurie Marker, Cheetah Conservation Fund During 2007, the town of Otjiwarongo held its centenary celebration and re-visited its past, from being […]
July 12, 2012
By Mike and Ann Scott, Namibia Crane Working Group They’re large, elegant and striking. Graceful flyers, they seal a lifelong pair bond with an elaborate, jazzy […]
July 12, 2012
By Mary Seely, Desert Research Foundation of Namibia The Namib: The oldest desert in the world. The desert with the highest biodiversity of any hyper-arid area. […]
July 11, 2012
By Garth Owen-Smith, Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation Contrary to what many people believe, Europeans were not the first to set areas aside for the […]
July 9, 2012
By Mary Seely, Desert Research Foundation of Namibia “After seven miles ride in the dark, we found ourselves on the brink of a precipice, and we looked […]