December 14, 2013

Day trips from Swakopmund

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 […]
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January 10, 2014

Whales, dolphins & birds abound!

This is the second in a series of articles which will focus on the wetland treasures of Namibia  MAIN PHOTO: Lagoon ©Paul van Schalkwyk Text Edward […]
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August 22, 2014

Alive and well in the Namib

Text and photographs Ron Swilling| Main photograph: Shovel snouted lizard. Photo: Annabelle Venter “Yahoooo,” shouted Johnny as we rode the sand dunes on our 4×4 Mitsubishi […]
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December 12, 2014

Animal antics in Walvis Bay

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling The mist lifted and the sun shone through the clouds, creating islands of light on the glittering sea. A flock of […]
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December 12, 2014

Surfing the Skeleton Coast

Text Will Bendix Harsh. That’s how lifelong devotee Rod Braby describes surfing along Namibia’s rugged shores. “The water is cold, and there are lots of top […]
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December 12, 2014

Birding at the Walvis Bay Lagoon

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Pompie Burger Swakopmund is by far the most sought-after holiday destination in Namibia, especially during the December/January summer holiday season. If you have a house […]
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December 26, 2014

Finding Treasure at Cape Cross

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling Between desert and sea, a piece of windswept coastline featuring Cape Cross has drawn people over the centuries – for various […]
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December 29, 2014

Desert Fare – Swakop River Saturday

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Text and photographs Ron Swilling When the mist hangs over Swakopmund like a heavy theatrical curtain and you feel the urge to drive out into the […]
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January 2, 2015

Sandwich Harbour – Surf’s up!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SURF’S UP! …uh oh… Text Edward Jenkins Photo Paul van Schalkwyk In 1971, concerns for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide led to […]
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December 7, 2015

Generation Wanderlust – From bush to beach

There are tons of amazing wild places to explore throughout Namibia at low cost and with high reward. A weekend in the bush is the perfect quick fix to your city-living blues. From Windhoek there are a number of really cool day trip destinations to choose from...and if the bush isn't really your thing, you can head to the beach!
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December 23, 2015

TNN goes fishing with CYMOT

If you enjoy spending hours on end on beautiful beaches with the soft roar of the ocean waves for company and the thrill of a nip at the end of your line sending adrenalin coursing through your veins, Namibia’s shoreline is the place for you. Get your bait, hook, line and sinker ready and cast away. TNN goes fishing...
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January 13, 2016

Explore Swakopmund on horseback

It is said that the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is the most ambitious hotel project in the history of Namibia. It has 125 rooms and is recognized as a four star hotel and the reason for this huge investment made by O&L Leisure is all the activities in and around Swakopmund. The Strand Hotel Swakopmund recommends exploring Namibia on horseback the next time you pay them a visit.
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February 23, 2016

Q & A with Strand Hotel Swakopmund

In 2015 the luxurious Strand Hotel Swakopmund opened. It was by far the most costly hotel project in the history of the country. In anticipation of visitors from all over the world that have not yet been to Swakopmund, or those that would simply like to know more about the quaint town, Strand Hotel decided to answer a few frequently asked questions.
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