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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 12, 2014

Namibia – The Kids Came Too

Text and photographs by Simon Myers “Excuse me sir, there’s a lion outside.” Gasps of surprise and then the clatter of small feet around us as […]
May 9, 2014

Namibia – I Love you Like Salt

Text and photographs Ron Swilling Water is generally considered to be the source of life on Earth. And for good reason. But there is a substance […]
May 8, 2014

In the Shade of A Mighty Baobab

The opening of the Namushasha Heritage Centre Text and photographs Ron Swilling Sweet-smelling thatch-roofed structures and attractive informative panels encircle an ancient baobab. Beyond the reed-fringed […]
May 7, 2014

Cosmic Hunt for Rings in Namibia

Windhoek – Recently, the surprise detection of two rings around the Centaur asteroid Chariklo was reported in Nature magazine and attracted quite some scientific and media […]
April 30, 2014

Eric Lafforgue – Photographer Q&A

Photographs depicting the mesmerising and unique hairstyles of local Himba people from Namibia recently made the rounds on the internet. The eye behind the photographs was […]
April 25, 2014

A Botanical Garden in Tsumeb?

Text and photographs Luise Hoffmann The only official botanical garden in Namibia is the one attached to the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) at 8 Orban […]
April 14, 2014

Omusati Tourism Workshop kicks Off

Today, a three day tourism workshop began in Outapi, headlined as a Planned and Development Workshop for the region. High profile attendees at the workshop include […]
April 9, 2014

Team Namibia – Plate of Namibia 2014 Winners

NAMIBIAN SEAFOOD MASTERPIECES UNVEILED BY FINALISTS IN LIVE COOK-OFF  Twenty-two-year-old artist and event manager from Windhoek, Heidi Sudwischer, and self-employed Jocelyn Fordred (42) from Brakwater, otherwise […]