January 15, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl Human-wildlife conflict is one of the largest threats that predators in Namibia face. Predators often prey on livestock on farms and farmers […]
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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.
January 14, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl Last year Namibia was named the fastest growing tourism industry in the world and now magazines, blogs, websites and social media are […]
January 13, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl When travelling through Namibia one often passes small settlements, seemingly abandoned among vast stretches of nothingness. Damaraland holds so many treasures for […]
January 12, 2015
Information in this report provided by the HRG Rennies Travel Namibia. NOTIFICATION Fast emerging budget airline flyafrica.com has postponed the launch date for its Windhoek-Johannesburg route […]
January 9, 2015
Wednesday, 14th January 2015 at 19h30: Presentation by Dr. Manfred Finckh: Tool or disaster – logics and trade-offs behind wildfires in the Okavango basin The tropical […]
January 8, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl The Namib Naukluft Campsite has received a multi-million-dollar makeover; including new accommodation and facilities that will give it’s guests a true outdoors […]
January 7, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl Media is flooded constantly with news on poaching, mostly the bad and the ugly, now it’s time for the good… Namibia is […]
January 6, 2015
Compiled Sanet van Zijl The many species of seabirds that thrive along the Namibian coast, surviving off of the rich, life-giving Benguela Current, are facing a […]
January 5, 2015
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Christie Keulder Windhoek has a new sushi bar. Located at Square Park in Ludwigsdorf, Daisho Sushi and Wine Bar opened its doors to […]
January 2, 2015
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SURF’S UP! …uh oh… Text Edward Jenkins Photo Paul van Schalkwyk In 1971, concerns for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide led to […]
January 1, 2015
Compiled Jana-Mari Smith PACK SAFARIS gets green card Pack Safaris, a Namibian inbound tour operator specialising in tailor-made tours throughout Namibia and several Southern African countries, […]
December 31, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling There’s something about being out in the desert that is powerful beyond measure. I’m not sure if it’s about tuning into […]
December 30, 2014
By Christie Keulder Maguni (monkey orange) ice-cream recipe Maguni has the flavour of a very complex, tropical fruit salad and is the ideal local fruit for […]
December 29, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling When the mist hangs over Swakopmund like a heavy theatrical curtain and you feel the urge to drive out into the […]
December 26, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling Between desert and sea, a piece of windswept coastline featuring Cape Cross has drawn people over the centuries – for various […]
December 24, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] OVER THE MOON Text and photographs Ron Swilling We’re going to the moon today!” Usually such an exclamation would turn heads and stop conversations, but […]
December 22, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Luise Hoffmann Summer is on its way and we’re all hoping for a generous rainy season. Fortunately most Namibian trees and shrubs are well adapted […]
December 19, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled Annabelle Venter Living in such a dry climate for so much of the year as we do here in Namibia, the anticipation of rain is […]
December 18, 2014
DESERT BOOGIE SKYDIVING When: December 26, 2014 to January 5, 2015 Where: Air strip, Swakopmund Cost: See below Contact: +264 64 405671 or info@skydiveswakopmund.com The Swakopmund […]
December 17, 2014
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Compiled Elzanne Erasmus Summer is the time of year when large numbers of Namibians flock to the coast to enjoy the sun, sand and holiday season. […]