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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.

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September 12, 2016

So what of a million kilometres

It's not the distance, it's the experience. Somehow the million kilometres that the blue Land Rover has just clocked up smell of time and exposure. There is a spirit within, a subtle reminder, a feeling of connection, of dust, mud, rain and desert – of grease, diesel, spanners and an endless shifting Milky Way under Namib skies.
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September 8, 2016

Getting lost at Auas Safari Lodge

From where we stood looking at the horizon, the Auas Mountains, which form the southern border to the country’s capital, were in full view, but there were no remnants of a city. No indication that the capital lay just beyond. No, we were definitely in the middle of the bush. I felt a bit lost, but in the best possible way. Lost in the wonders of nature, surrounded by camel thorn trees, game and the serenity of wilderness.
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September 7, 2016

A castle in the dust clouds

Duwisib Castle, well hidden in the middle of nowhere, is a large fortified farmhouse. We found the legendary manor house of yore halfway between Mariental and Aus. The battlements and embrasures do not fail to impress, but part of the fascination is the unlikely location in which this ‘castle’ was constructed over 100 years ago.
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September 2, 2016

CYMOT Ultimate Adventure – Kayaking the Orange River

After I crossed the Orange River on my mountain bike during a long distance cycling tour from Cape Town to Windhoek, I never forgot about this beautiful place where the desert meets the green riverbed of the Orange River. I knew I had to come back to go on a relaxing kayaking tour on the flat waters of the Orange River.
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August 31, 2016

CYMOT Ultimate Adventure – Facing the wilderness alone

My ultimate adventure is getting off the couch and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone and challenge myself to do something quite frightening; but this doesn't always have to involve dizzying heights or facing fierce animals. When the call of adventure beckons, it can be very much an inner journey of personal self-discovery as we face our fears (real or imagined) and test ourselves not just physically, but also emotionally.
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August 31, 2016

CYMOT Ultimate Adventure – Vulture ringing in the desert

Have you ever thought of spending your holiday in the scorching Namib Desert? Being attacked by midges under lone Camelthorn trees that provide the only shade in the vast desert, having an unexpected rain shower in a very dry area, as well as enjoying the company of others who had the same idea for their holiday is what I experienced!
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August 30, 2016

Get your ducks in a row – Birding with Pompie

Of all the bird species this is probably the one that even the most novice bird watcher can identify. Firstly, the type of species that you are looking at is a goose/duck/teal, and secondly, to differentiate between the various species is rather easy. To say that for me it is not a problem to identify them might sound a bit blasé after 35 years of birding, so I would rather say even my son Ian can make the correct diagnoses. Going into the gory detail about their habitat in and around water, it is not rocket science that they have a funny looking flat bill and funny looking webbed feet.
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