May 4, 2017
Take a look at the 4 establishments that together make up Big Sky Lodges, a part of the Naturally Namibia group
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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.
May 3, 2017
A short history of some amazing Namibian locations, now managed by Namibia Wildlife Resorts
May 3, 2017
What's cooking? Life on a table recipe #109 - Marianne's condensed milk rusks
May 2, 2017
This land has an endless supply of contrasts. Travel News Namibia’s team member Elzanne Erasmus recently discovered this first hand. She embarked on an expedition to visit each accommodation establishment in the Naturally Namibia family, all in one week!
April 28, 2017
This is the sixth in a series of articles about gemstones found in Namibia. Lustre is a measure of the amount of light reflected off a surface. Among gemstones, diamonds possess the highest lustre, and are categorised as adamantine. Other categories include vitreous, resinous, pearly and silky.
April 27, 2017
This is the fifth article in a series about gemstones of Namibia. The first European awareness of Namibia's great mineral wealth came from the diaries of the Stellenbosch farmer Captain Hendrik Hop, recorded during his 1761-1762 scientific expedition, sponsored by the Dutch East India Company.
April 19, 2017
Most of Namibia’s mineral wealth has been discovered in the western portion of the country, where the arid climate has prevailed for millions of years, preventing minerals from eroding away, and precluding the development of topsoil and vegetation, making it easier to locate and extract them
April 18, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chobe Water Villas: A paradise 50,000 elephants call home and where two mighty African rivers meet Chobe Water Villas, an exclusive and intimate “boutique” Lodge […]
April 18, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] EXPERIENCE Nestled in the mountains and plains, Ongava Game Reserve provides visitors with the ultimate in accommodation, offering comfort, luxury and a connection to the […]
April 18, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Following the signing of the ground-breaking joint-venture agreement with the neighbouring communities, the decision was made to completely rebuild and relaunch Etendeka Mountain Camp. The […]
April 18, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hobatere Lodge is strategically located 65 km north of Kamanjab on the western border of Etosha National Park. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The lodge has an airstrip and […]
April 18, 2017
Etosha National Park offers five accommodation options, suiting all holiday needs. Dolomite Camp Dolomite Camp, which opened in mid-2011, is in the previously restricted western third […]
April 18, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Located only 10km from the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern boundary of the Etosha National Park, The Mushara Collection is ideally situated for visitors […]
April 18, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mokuti Etosha Lodge: The closest lodge to Etosha National Park Mokuti Etosha Lodge in Namibia is the perfect venue for travellers wanting to explore the […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This N/a’an ku se owned business-meets-leisure Boutique is unique to the otherwise standardised accommodation offered in the heart of Windhoek. The modern, up-market Utopia Boutique […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Space and tranquility – creativity, style and inspiration – archeology and art- fine food and good company… This is Eningu, the Clayhouse Lodge in the […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ti Melen, a quiet and peaceful haven surrounded by nature, offers the advantage of being only 5 minutes by car from the city centre of […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Situated on the first Kalahari dune from the western side, Teufelskrallen Tented Lodge offers visitors a panoramic vista across the endless plains and stretches of […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is a veritable luxury of solitude that offers its visitors abundant space and privacy. The main house consisting of a reception […]
April 12, 2017
This is the third in a series of articles about the gemstones of Namibia. Gems are weighed in carats, a word derived from the Greek word keration (fruit of the carob tree). In ancient times, carob seeds were widely used to counterbalance the weight of gemstones during transactions, because of their uniform size and weight. Today, one carat equals 0.2 grams.