September 7, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Large, green and yellow caterpillars speckled orange, with black feet and heads and rigid spikes running along their backs, are […]
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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.
September 6, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Paddling on the Orange River that divides and joins the two countries of Namibia and South Africa is to find […]
September 5, 2013
Text and photos by Pompie Burger I suspect all of us who visit the world of Jonathan Livingstone Seagull will never want to return. Richard Bach […]
September 4, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling The riches of the earth do not all have a golden glow or a diamond sparkle. Besides the priceless sunrise […]
September 3, 2013
Main photograph: Golden wheel spider. Photo ©Joh Henschel. Essay photos and text by Joh Henschel. Desert spiders and their kin – hidden but not forgotten Few people […]
September 2, 2013
Text and photographs Pompie Burger – Main photograph: Dune Lark, Calendulauda erythrochlamys “…en die groot en oop grasvlaktes Span dit toe met doringdraad En die olifant […]
August 30, 2013
Text and Photos by Pompie Burger | Main photograph: Long-toed Lapwing. Photo ©Pompie Burger “Enjoy your stay on the one island in Africa where four countries meet,”…or, […]
August 30, 2013
Text and photos by Peter Cunningham A red fortress-like sign with the imperative Welcome to Bethanie – enjoy your stay greets you as you enter town, […]
August 29, 2013
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]|Main photograph of a chameleon on Welwitschia mirabilis by ©Paul van Schalkwyk. This photo was taken at the Messum Crater. Chameleons are attracted to insects which […]
August 28, 2013
Their survival remains a treasured mystery Text By Beccy Mair | Photos Paul van Schalkwyk Wild horses? In Africa? Everyone thinks of encountering lion, leopard, elephant, […]
August 28, 2013
Text by Jana Eleanor Photos by Stephan Brückner The National Botanical Garden of Namibia is a real sanctuary for anyone interested in Namibia’s indigenous flora. An […]
August 28, 2013
According to recent newspaper reports, confusion led to a misunderstanding of the alleged renaming of Lüderitz to !Nami≠nûs. It is reported that Law Reform and Development Commission chairperson […]
August 27, 2013
Text and photos by John Pallett and Anna Marais The horses whinny and stamp as the grooms prepare meal and lucerne in the dim light of […]
August 27, 2013
Almost 60 participants have already booked their adventurous seat for the 2013 Lüderitz Speed Challenge. Speed freaks representing around 19 different nationalities who will do their level […]
August 26, 2013
A view of Namibia from the top is a once in a lifetime adventure. Ballooning Hot-air ballooning is like a magic carpet ride. While you fly, […]
August 23, 2013
The landscape of the Namibian craft sector has changed a lot since independence in 1990. The hidden talents of rural Namibians had been largely hidden behind […]
August 23, 2013
The Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) this week launched the “Go Big Namibia” online marketing campaign, a social media bonanza aimed at positioning Namibia as a premier […]
August 23, 2013
Canoeing and rafting Although Namibia is mostly an arid region, there are plenty of reservoirs and rivers suitable for canoeing and rafting. Canoeing is also offered […]
August 22, 2013
Rock and surf angling at the coast Thousands of anglers head for the Namibian coast each year in search of the ‘big one’. Angling species include […]
August 22, 2013
Namibia’s central plateau running from north to south with an average altitude of between 1 000 and 2 000 metres, the rugged mountainous escarpment that descends […]