December 21, 2013
Text and photographs Ron Swilling Viva la difference! Or is it just generally a thumbs-up to lateral thinking and making the most of a good opportunity? Most […]
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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.
December 21, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith Nothing builds up a good appetite like a fabulous day of shopping. So it is no coincidence that the Craft Café at the […]
December 21, 2013
Think lemon and blueberry; white chocolate and raspberry; amaretto and almond; banana, honey and choc chip; pear and vanilla; bergamot orange; tangelo and granadilla; rhubarb crumble; […]
December 20, 2013
Text and photographs Luise Hoffmann Mammals of all ages are easy to identify by their shape. However, identifying a plant requires a closer look and paying […]
December 20, 2013
Situated 22 km east of Swakopmund on the ‘other side of the river’, is Oranje Hoewe, where former Dutch natives Cathy and George Ellis grow the […]
December 19, 2013
Marula Oil, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Manketti Oil and Namibian Myrrh – this scintillating range of gifts derived from Namibia’s natural plants is now available as […]
December 19, 2013
Mewiliko Gift Shop at the Namibia Craft Centre is owned and run by Anna Pandu Hango. Hango has been based at the Craft Centre since 1999 […]
December 18, 2013
Another place to go for your ice-cream fix is Raith’s Gourmet and Gelateria. With ingredients imported from Italy and combined in Windhoek and Swakopmund, this is […]
December 17, 2013
Compiled Marita van Rooyen “There’s a land of wide-open spaces, so many, many, many faces… Share the culture I say, only then will you know your […]
December 17, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith Sara Basson has been making crafts and curious for as long as she can remember. Before she moved to the Namibia Craft Centre […]
December 16, 2013
You might also like: Winter Photography Spring Photography JUST ABOUT ANYTHING FROM AN UNUSUAL ANGLE Text and photographs Annabelle Venter Every season in Namibia brings its […]
December 16, 2013
Text and photographs Annabelle Venter If it weren’t for the intense heat, I think summer would be my favourite season! It’s alive with pretty flowers, colourful […]
December 15, 2013
“We envision a wonderful, vibrant place that will showcase the art and crafts, music, and theatre of previously disadvantaged Namibians,” says Michelle //Inixas, National Art & […]
December 14, 2013
Text Marita van Rooyen We know you love the coastal playground and the excitement the hot summer days bring, but try not to become too stuck […]
December 13, 2013
Text Marita van Rooyen While summer is the season for sun, sand and sea, it’s also the perfect time to reconnect with your roots, refine your […]
December 13, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith At the TomKat retail outlet in the Namibia Craft Centre (NCC) a shopper can browse through a wide selection of stylish and fun […]
December 13, 2013
by Dalene Ingham-Brown While on my journey through Namibia on an overland trip in Africa, I passed through Etosha National Park’s Etosha Pan in northern Namibia. […]
December 12, 2013
An eye in the sky and boots on the ground Text and photos Helge Denker Conservation is about people. People deciding to protect places and plants […]
December 11, 2013
The FNB/FENATA Tourism Index, the measure of tourism activity in the country, was back on the front foot, climbing 10.4% from the previous quarter and 6.0% […]
December 11, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith When she moved to Namibia from her home country of Ghana, Rita Bankie brought along her love of colourful, high-quality fabrics. Although she […]