May 21, 2013
Text and photos by Peter Cunningham Since Namibia is a desert destination, most visitors do not stake too much importance on its rivers, although the country […]
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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 20, 2013
Text and photos by Christiane Schulte It is art, it is fun and it is even practical. It comes thick and thin, in curls, ringlets and […]
May 20, 2013
Desert Dreaming My ten-day safari around Namibia had reached the northern regions and we now veered west to the drier parts of the country. Days of […]
May 20, 2013
By Annabelle Venter It’s that time of year again when Namibians pull out their winter woollies and seek the sun. Fortunately there’s plenty of sun at this […]
May 20, 2013
Text and photos by Pompie Burger Driving up to Epupa means different things to different people. For the 4×4 fanatic it means they can ‘do’ Van […]
May 17, 2013
Starts 19th of May 2013 in the capital city Windhoek and ends 6 days later on the 24th of May 2013 in Swakopmund. WINDHOEK – Ever since […]
May 17, 2013
Text & Photographs by ©Jana-Mari Smith & Christie Keulder Perched 1 620 metres above sea level, Grootberg Lodge in Damaraland offers some of the most spectacular […]
May 17, 2013
Text and photographs Marita van Rooyen Deep in the darkest innards of the earth, lies an otherworldly universe of stalactites and stalagmites that is home to […]
May 17, 2013
Namibia’s top bird’s-eye destinations Compiled by Marita van Rooyen “Adventure is in the air. Soaring over the dunes, gliding past the setting sun or floating over […]
May 17, 2013
Text and photographs by Jana-Mari Smith The four-wheel drive pick-up truck crests the dune and suddenly we are thrust forward into a 36-degree angle. It is […]
May 16, 2013
Main photo – Jo Ferreira In 2010 Allan Fergus with co-pilot Terry Redman and Dave Mandel with co-pilot Richard Butt flew to Rostock with two fighter […]
May 16, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling The sacred centre of a living baobab, where arboreal and divine energy mix together, is an experience in itself. It […]
May 16, 2013
Text and photographs by Annabelle Venter Namibia is a photographer’s dream, inducing many visitors to come here specifically for this reason. Plus there is an overload […]
May 15, 2013
Text and photos by Luise Hoffmann For tree lovers a trip in northern Namibia along the B8 is particularly rewarding, especially the stretch between Grootfontein and […]
May 15, 2013
NOTE: Following several enquiries regarding the information included in this post the NHC has advised that the regulations regarding payment and a guide are, in fact, […]
May 15, 2013
“If we could eat our country, we would,” are the seductive first words of the introduction in a beautifully crafted tour de feast of a cookbook - My hungry heart - that hit the shelves in Namibia in June 2009. Antoinette de Chavonnes Vrugt’s delectable collection of recipes bears testimony to her passionate dedication to food and to the people and land she loves. Complemented by the inspired writing of Christine Hugo and photography of Hentie Burger, this cookbook with a difference will warm the heart and stomach of every reader.
May 15, 2013
Makalani palms, oshanas and Owambo homesteads in north-central Namibia Text and photos by Ron Swilling I awoke with a start as the pilot’s voice announced our […]
May 15, 2013
Namibia is getting ready to host the 11th Conference of Parties (COP) of the United Nationals Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in September 2013. This is […]
May 15, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling A woman sits on the sandy ground of her homestead breaking hard marula fruits open. When she has a pile […]
May 14, 2013
A cool video created by the team at Mercedes Benz South Africa, shows renowned photographer Paul van Schalkwyk as he soars through the Namibian skies and speaks […]