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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 24, 2015

Winter weather at a glance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled by Annabelle Venter | Photograph Paul van Schalkwyk Clear blue skies and warm daytime temperatures – this is an ideal time to travel in Namibia. […]
June 23, 2015

Photography tips – A dream destination

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS | Winter is a good time to get started Text & Photographs Annabelle Venter Our dry, blue-skied winters in Namibia are an ideal […]
June 19, 2015

Warm Winter Comforts – Shopping with TNN

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled by Sanet van Zijl 1. TAKE A SEAT WITH PENDUKA Kobo Crafts at Penduka has produced a range of unique seating stools that will brighten […]
June 18, 2015

Solar Bicycles – Cycling With The Sun

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text & Photographs Marita van Rooyen Namibia is a sunny country. It proudly boasts at least 360 days of warm and wonderful weather – an attribute […]
June 17, 2015

News | Angelina Jolie Visits N/a’ankuse Foundation

Information provided by N/a’ankuse Foundation Naankuse rescues threatened wildlife, carries out research to prevent human-wildlife conflict and provides education and healthcare to the San Bushman community. The […]
June 15, 2015

Namibia Exclusive – A luxury Namibian reverie

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]JOINT VENTURES IN FOUR WILD PLACES Photographs Olwen Evans & Piers L’Estrange Artist Renders Greg Wright Architects Elzanne Erasmus talks to Vitor Azevedo about his new […]
June 9, 2015

Birding at Nkasa Rupara National Park

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME Text & Photograps Pompie Burger To put it mildly, I am geographically challenged. When the first GPS came on the […]
June 8, 2015

Photographic Feature by Anja Denker

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text & Photographs Anja Denker Etosha is Namibia’s best-­known and favourite wildlife park, with the pan covering an area of approximately4,800 km², 140 km in length […]
June 8, 2015

Fish River Canyon – A charming journey

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text Ron Swilling | Main photograph Paul van Schalkwyk Many folk travel to the ends of the Earth, yet haven’t visited the spectacular canyon right on […]
June 3, 2015

Travel Tips | Photographing People

TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE Make friends with the locals. If you’re planning to take photos of them in their private surroundings, it’s always best to have […]
June 1, 2015

The Owambo | People of the North

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 […]
May 28, 2015

Scenic Air | Introducing the Pilots

Compiled Sanet van Zijl Once you walk into the Scenic Air offices you are greeted with quirky and colorful old-school aviation posters. Then you start up […]