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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 20, 2015

Events | June 2015

Exhibition: Women in stone When: June 1 – 26, 2015 @ 6pm Where: Franco Namibian Cultural Centre, Windhoek Cost: Free Contact: +264 61 387 330 The […]
May 13, 2015

Presentations | 18 & 20 May

Information provided by Namibia Scientific Society Monday, 18th May at 19h00: English presentation by Prof Henry Throop NASA’s New Horizons Mission to Pluto and Beyond Pluto […]
May 12, 2015

The Nama | Denizens of The South

Extracts from Namibia Holiday & Travel 2015 THE NAMA The only true descendants of the Khoekhoe in Namibia are the Nama, whose ancestors originally lived north […]
May 11, 2015

Public Lecture | 13 May

Information provided by Namibia Scientific Society Wednesday, 13th May at 18h30: The Namibia Scientific Society and the American Cultural Center invite you to a Science public […]
May 8, 2015

Fairy circles: What’s your theory?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and Photographs Helge Denker DESERT FAIRY TRAILS The fairy circles of the Namib – those bizarre patches of circular bare ground dotting desert grasslands – […]
May 6, 2015

News |TAN Welcomes New Executive Committee

Information provided by Tourist Guides Association of Namibia (TAN) The Tourist Guides’ Association of Namibia welcomes a new Executive Committee following its Annual General Meeting held […]
May 5, 2015

A Tribute To The Zambezi Region

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A TRIBUTE TO THE WISDOM & KNOWLEDGE OF THE ZAMBEZI REGION Text Ron Swilling It was a rainy day on the banks of the Kwando River […]
May 4, 2015

Autumn weather at a glance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled Annabelle Venter | Photograph Paul van Schalkwyk Have you planned a trip to Namibia in our autumn months? If not, maybe it’s not too late […]
May 2, 2015

The Meat Man At Moon Mountain

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text & Photographs Elzanne Erasmus Namibians are in no way strangers to a good braai. The South Africans may have claimed the term “braai” as their […]
May 1, 2015

Presentations | 5th & 6th May

Information provided by Namibia Scientific Society Tuesday, 5th May at 19:00: English presentation and book launch by Henning Melber Namibia@25 – An Exploratory Conversation Celebrating 25 […]
April 29, 2015

Stock Up On Proudly Namibian Fare

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled Sanet van Zijl MAKING A STATEMENT Namcrafts has opened a new shop at the Grove Mall of Namibia. Upon walking into the store your eyes […]
April 28, 2015

Events | May 2015

Desert Knights Cycling When: April 30 to May 6, 2015 @ 3pm Where: Sendlingsdrift (SA) or Hobas (Namibia) Cost: N$11 000 Contact: www.desertknights-mtb.com The /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier […]
April 27, 2015

A first-timer’s guide to Windhoek

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] CALLING ON THE CAPITAL Text Marita van Rooyen | Photographs Paul van Schalkwyk Welcome to Namibia – the land of friendly faces, wide-open spaces, and […]