March 10, 2017
In the middle of the Namib – the world’s oldest desert – where a carpet of sandy plains and dunes unrolls towards every horizon, it may be natural to think there’s no water anywhere in Namibia. Au contraire!
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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.
March 9, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The earliest known inhabitants of Namibia are the San (Bushmen), who belong to the Khoesan peoples. Generally short in stature, they have light yellowish-brown skins, while […]
March 9, 2017
Namibia's elephant population is increasing, yet cases of human-wildlife conflict have been declining compared to previous years.
March 8, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Herero are a pastoral cattle-breeding people who migrated to Namibia several centuries ago. It is believed that they formerly lived in a country with water […]
March 8, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ORIGIN AND GEOGRAPHY The Himba, Tjimba and other Herero people who inhabit Namibia’s remote north-western Kunene Region are loosely referred to as the Kaokovelders. Herero […]
March 8, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The people referred to collectively as the Aawambo live in central northern Namibia and southern Angola. In about 1550, migrations of these people, who have a […]
March 8, 2017
KAZA is about the size of Sweden, covering around 520 000 square kilometres. It embraces national parks, game reserves, forest reserves, community conservancies and wildlife management areas.
March 7, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] THE KAVANGO Forming the border between Namibia and Angola for more than 400 km is the Okavango River, lifeline of the Kavango people, who make […]
March 7, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Namibia Wildlife Resorts is a State Owned Enterprise, mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia. Its only shareholder is the […]
March 7, 2017
Popular wisdom and speculation tell us that the ancient Egyptians domesticated the African wild cat Felix lybica 5 000 years ago into what today are our household pets. If you look at any source, you’ll find references of how the cats were caught and put into granaries to keep mice and rats in check. Why they stayed there is not known and how they became pets of the Egyptians is also not known. But the cat did have a special place in Egypt where they were worshiped as gods, and I’ve seen statues of their likeness at the Temple of Karnak at Luxor.
March 6, 2017
Wilderness Safaris Damaraland Camp in Namibia has been long-listed for a 2017 African Responsible Tourism Award in the Best Accommodation for Social Inclusion category.
March 2, 2017
The Namib Desert appears to be a dry and dusty place where plants and animals battle against temperature extremes, strong winds and lack of moisture. Yet through this seemingly barren wilderness run lifelines of vegetation – linear oases that provide food and shelter for many organisms ranging from tiny microbes to elephants and giraffe.
March 1, 2017
In light of recent incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the country the organisation Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA) has shared some tips for those that will be visiting the Ugab River area, that live in the area or that may encounter the desert elephants.
February 28, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Into the wild… Discover beauty in remote locations. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Journeys Namibia is a reputable management company that takes the strain off lodge owners […]
February 28, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ondili Maeumbo is an expression from the Ovambo language that means: “I am at home“. We chose that name because it expresses exactly what we […]
February 28, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text Bill Torbitt [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] ZEBRA: A HORSE-LIKE DONKEY OR A DONKEY-LIKE HORSE? The origin of the word zebra is not certain. It probably comes from an […]
February 28, 2017
What's cooking? Life on a Table recipe #63 - Smoked Haddock Paté
February 23, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nine African countries. I go where I like. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Founded in Botswana in 1983, Wilderness Safaris is widely recognised as Africa’s foremost ecotourism operator. Guests […]
February 23, 2017
A region of mysticism and muti, where traditional ways of doing and deep-rooted culture still enjoy priority over modern influences, Namibia’s deep north is an area that is unexplored in many ways.
February 22, 2017
Travelling with children in Namibia is guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime. Namibia offers plenty of family activities throughout the year, but many visitors bring their children to the southern hemisphere in December and January during the long summer break, and target the national parks and beaches. Namibia is politically stable and, with its small population, less crowded at this time of year than most other destinations.