April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A home away from home – only better! Conveniently situated in Ludwigsdorf, Klein Windhoek, the Belvedere Boutique Hotel is an exclusive, up-market sanctuary for modern-day […]
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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.
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Midgard Country Estate: The ideal family hideaway Midgard Country Estate is an ideal family hide-away, a first or last stop for international visitors, the perfect […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Duesternbrook Safari Guest Farm ( 14 000 ha), with its renovated colonial buildings ( 1908) is situated 50kms northwest of Windhoek and only 90 km from the […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Gross-Barmen has always been a popular destination for people living in Windhoek, Okahandja and the surrounding areas. Over the past three years the resort has […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On a 3200 ha reserve near the Hosea Kutako International Airport and central Windhoek N/a’an ku se offers Carnivore Feeding Tours, Bushman stories, stargazing dinners, […]
April 5, 2017
What's cooking? Life on a table recipe #22 - Spinach salad
April 5, 2017
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April 5, 2017
This is the second in a series about the gemstones of Namibia. While definitions vary, most gemstones are naturally occurring minerals or rocks selected for their beauty, hardness, durability and rarity, for use as human adornment.
April 3, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A gemstone that fosters healing, clear thought and creativity Text Edward Jenkins[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is the first in a series on the many gemstones available to […]
March 30, 2017
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March 29, 2017
A little over a decade ago only a handful of conservationists and diamond prospectors were familiar with the unique beauty of the 26 000-square-kilometre Sperrgebiet. When the area was proclaimed a national park in 2008, it was a dream come true, giving conservationists the opportunity to showcase one of the last true wilderness areas in the world, while at the same time protecting it from a flood of tourists and their inevitable footprint.
March 28, 2017
Your voyage of discovery through Namibia will literally take your breath away, as the country has it all – from dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and a population that is friendly, culturally diverse and photogenic – to an excellent road and tourist infrastructure and oodles of elbow room.
March 27, 2017
Historically, Hartmann’s zebra had a continuous distribution range extending from Mossamedes in Angola to just south of the Orange River in South Africa. In Angola, Hartmann’s zebra occurred in the Iona National Park immediately to the north of the Kunene River. In earlier times this sub-species also occurred in the Cape Province of South Africa.
March 23, 2017
Learn more about the elephants in Namibia.
March 22, 2017
Ongava Tented Camp has been named as one of four finalists in the Responsible Tourism Awards for 2017.
March 20, 2017
The people in the southern Kunene Region live in a starkly beautiful part of Namibia. To the visitor, it appears to be an undisturbed wilderness where rocky, red moonscapes meet endless blue skies. It is the home of famously desert-adapted plants and animals, where life continues despite the lack of rain and scorching sun. It is easy to forget that there are people here too. Like the wildlife with which they share the land, the people must be tough and resourceful to survive in this harsh environment.
March 16, 2017
Facts on the environment in Namibia continued
March 14, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The only true descendants of the Khoekhoe in Namibia are the Nama, whose ancestors originally lived north and south of the Orange River. Eight Nama tribes […]
March 14, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The origins of the Damara people are an enigma to anthropologists. One of several puzzling aspects is that while they differ physically from the Nama and […]
March 14, 2017
Every city has, or should have, its lungs – its mountains, parks, green places and gardens. Situated off Sam Nujoma Avenue, en route to the leafy suburb of Klein Windhoek and the airport, lies Windhoek’s leafy centre.