Stories

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 6, 2013

Make Dead Vlei the 8th world wonder

Competing with more than 300 other places, Namibia’s Dead Vlei in Sossusvlei, stands a chance to become the world’s eighth wonder – if you vote, vote […]
June 6, 2013

Onjala’s new stories

By Marita van Rooyen Earlier this year, we told you about Onjala, the story lodge, where there’s a tale of interest around every nook, tree and […]
June 6, 2013

Tourism e-learning platform launched

With more than 1 million tourists visiting Namibia annually, appropriate training in all tourism sections is critical. In line with this, the Ministry of Environment and […]
June 6, 2013

Frantic for Nature

By Marita van Rooyen Vernon and Esmerelda Swanepoel’s original idea when launching Frantic Naturalist Tours and Safaris was perhaps not to get people frantic about nature, […]
June 5, 2013

For You Travel’s lay-bay option

By Marita van Rooyen “Ever wanted to discover Namibia and SADC but are challenged by finances?” asks Ramona Bowe and Florida Nghumbwavali of For You Travel. […]
June 5, 2013

Swimming and shaping up in Swakopmund

Compiled by Marita van Rooyen And now for the good news if you’re a serious swimmer and/or fitness fanatic in Swakopmund.  Swakopmund’s heated indoor swimming pool […]
June 5, 2013

Running a desert extreme

By Marita van Rooyen Photographs: Mountain Extreme Events The Aussenkehr Desert Extreme is held from 20–22 June this year. River runners and foot-race fanatics take note; […]
June 4, 2013

Heritage Week: Embrace your legacy!

By Marita van Rooyen We have stories and histories that are woven into the landscape. We have elders who produce medicine from the trees and plants […]
June 4, 2013

A new face for Torra Bay

Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Visitors to one of Namibia’s top fishing spots and hard-core camping grounds on the Skeleton Coast will be pleasantly surprised when […]
June 4, 2013

Fish River Canyon Ultra – 22 June

Boost your blood temperature during winter Text and photographs Marita van Rooyen The minutes tick by as you energetically lift your legs to the beat of […]
June 4, 2013

Bokashi those organic wastes!

By Marita van Rooyen “You can literally put anything that comes out of your kitchen into this nifty little bin, except the wife” jokes Namibia’s green […]
June 4, 2013

Onguma supports communities

Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Situated on the eastern border of the Etosha National Park, the Onguma Private Game Reserve is reaching out to local communities […]
June 3, 2013

Swakopmund -Organic Square Guesthouse

Text by Marita van Rooyen According to the lady of this green guesthouse in Swakopmund, Heidi Muller, Organic Square is ‘minimalist, envirofriendly and organic’. Also, the […]
June 3, 2013

Oshana – Transfer & tours

Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Need a ride? Call Oshana. The latest addition to car-hire services, vehicle transfers, tours and self-drives, Oshana Transfers & Tours – […]
May 31, 2013

De new Vagabond in town – Windhoek

By Marita van Rooyen Windhoek’s The Guesthouse – a popular establishment for overseas visitors, holidaymakers and business people alike – has turned over a new leaf. […]
May 30, 2013

Scenes at the 2013 Namibia Tourism Expo

The 2013 Tourism Expo truly offers the visitor a wide array of pleasures. From travel opportunities, great competitions (including ours), to organic yumminess, books, furniture, lots […]