June 19, 2012
Large mammal species, particularly those with an economic value, have experienced major range reductions during recorded history in Namibia. Plains zebra and lion are examples of […]
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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.
June 19, 2012
The extraordinary tracking skills of the San people, problems with desert-adapted lions and modern global positioning technology – these are some of the ingredients of a […]
June 19, 2012
Researchers from the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) go out into the thick thorn-ridden bush near Otjiwarongo three times a week to measure and survey the vegetation […]
June 19, 2012
By John Mendelsohn, Alice Jarvis, Carole Roberts and Anthony Robertson The Atlas of Namibia represents a vast source of information compiled from over a hundred sources. It […]
June 19, 2012
The new black rhino conservation strategy is an ambitious plan that will strengthen Namibia’s role as the world’s caretaker of the unique black rhino subspecies in […]
June 18, 2012
The economic utilisation of wildlife resources on commercial and communal land contributes about N$400 million per year to Namibia’s GDP, reports James McGregor, an economist contracted by […]
June 18, 2012
by John Hanks, Conservation International, Cape Town Regional Support Office, RSA Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs), also referred to as “peace parks”, are relatively large areas that […]
June 18, 2012
By Mike Griffin The bite of the zebra snake, Naja nigricincta nigricincta, has always been a problem in Namibia. This snake is very common in the […]
June 18, 2012
By Amy Schoeman A gradual homecoming to Namibia’s coastal waters Baleen whales were once plentiful in the seas off Namibia’s coast, but by the turn of […]
June 18, 2012
Surprisingly large proportions of protected areas lie on borders between countries. In Africa, for instance, 40% of national parks are found along borders. A further phenomenon is […]
June 18, 2012
Wetlands are the rarest type of ecosystem in Namibia. These culturally, economically and environmentally important areas extend over a mere 4% of the country’s surface. Due […]
June 18, 2012
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) was founded in 1990 “to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and education on cheetahs and their ecosystems, working […]
June 18, 2012
By Barbara Curtis, Project Manager, Tree Atlas Project, National Botanic Research Institute The Namibian Tree Atlas Project is a public participation project that has been running […]
June 14, 2012
Namibia’s NamibRand Nature Reserve – one of Africa’s largest private reserves – has officially become the world’s latest International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR). Awarded this prestigious […]
June 13, 2012
Most visitors come to Namibia to luxuriate in its vast open spaces, its richness of wildlife, its spectacular and varied landscapes, and its fascinating cultures. Most […]
June 13, 2012
There is much concern about certain of Namibia’s carnivore species, notably lions, spotted hyaenas and wild dogs. Small populations of these animals inhabit vast areas, making […]
June 13, 2012
Leopards occur in relatively large numbers on commercial and communal farmlands, where hundreds are killed annually for periodically taking livestock. To resolve the conflict between leopards […]
June 12, 2012
BY JANA-MARI SMITH Whether or not Namibia hosts the Adventure Travel summit next year, our country has already left its stamp on this growing industry. According […]
June 8, 2012
Do all the tour operators who advertise in their promotional material that they practise ecotourism necessarily understand the term? Have some of them simply climbed on […]
June 8, 2012
The Namib Desert is home to the last truly wild stronghold of black rhino. Through the work of Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), IRDNC, MET and the […]