June 24, 2013
In what many would consider a super-human feat, Isabel Wolf-Gillespie has for the past two months run a half-marathon (21 kilometres) and cycled 80 kilometres or more […]
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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.
June 24, 2013
A new crab species was discovered by a Sapanish research team off the coast of Namibia. The discovery team consistsed of scientiests from the Oceanographic Centre of […]
June 21, 2013
UNESCO defines heritage as ‘ …our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.’(Read about Namibia's second […]
June 21, 2013
The successes and challenges of delivering benefits Text Ed Humphrey and Andy Thomson and main photograph by Linda Baker Namibia has the natural and cultural capital […]
June 21, 2013
It’s official. Bated breath turned to utter relief in the early morning hours of Friday, 21 June, when it was announced that the Namib Sand Sea […]
June 20, 2013
By Brian Jones Before Namibia’s independence there was a tense situation in the Caprivi Region. This had nothing to do with politics, but everything to do […]
June 20, 2013
The three flamingos, known by their ring codes as NFF, NFZ and NFX, fitted with GPS satellite tracking devices in January, have already yielded results for […]
June 19, 2013
Text by Hu Berry At night the Etosha Pan assumes unreal dimensions. Forms dissolve, distance becomes exaggerated, direction disappears and fantasies flourish. In daylight the pan […]
June 19, 2013
Text and photos by Maggi Barnard The visitor’s book reads like a dictionary of over-the-top adjectives and descriptions: breathtaking, awesome, stunning, amazing, spectacular, unbelievably beautiful, a […]
June 19, 2013
Text and photos by Ginger Mauney “When I first visited Etosha in 2000, I thought the elephants and lions would be very nice, but that there […]
June 19, 2013
By Midori Paxton Ben Beytell, the former Director of Parks and Wildlife in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), was always a welcome figure in […]
June 18, 2013
A winning conservation and development recipe Text by Linda Baker & Ed Humphrey / Photographs by Paul van Schalkwyk A patchwork of small parks, conservancies and […]
June 18, 2013
The Ovahimba, or Himba, Tjimba and other Herero people who still inhabit Namibia’s remote north-western Kunene Region are loosely referred to as the Kaokovelders. Herero in […]
June 17, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling ‘The gods do not deduct from man’s allotted span the hours spent in fishing.’ Mark Twain Boyhood memories of family […]
June 17, 2013
Toktok Talkie is a popular series written by Joh Henschel – to connect for more, join Joh’s Toktok Talkie mailing list by emailing him at joh.henschel@mweb.com.na A […]
June 17, 2013
Now visitors and fellow Namibians alike can take part in one of the most fun sports there is in one of the most stunning places on […]
June 14, 2013
Text by Marita van Rooyen Sophia Dale Basecamp, located next to the Swakop River 12 km east of Swakopmund beyond the dreaded mist belt, is where […]
June 14, 2013
Toktok Talkie is a popular series written by Joh Henschel – to connect for more, join Joh’s Toktok Talkie mailing list by emailing him at joh.henschel@mweb.com.na First, […]
June 14, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith In December 2012 a cattle herdsman who had trekked his animals into one of the most remotest spots of Namibia made a shocking […]
June 14, 2013
Ever been overcome by a pang of hunger just short of Kalkrand? We know you have. Fortunately there’s something you can do about it. Turn off […]