July 20, 2012

Villa Moringa and Dunas Safari

Your Portuguese family welcomes you by Marita van Rooyen “Bringing Portugal to Namibia is our main mission,” says manager of Villa Moringa, Rosalina Ribeiro. “We love […]
July 20, 2012

Walvis Bay Tourism Centre

A big welcome by Ron Swilling At the end of Union Street, bordering the desert and tourist area, the Walvis Bay Tourism Centre comes into view. […]
July 20, 2012

Alte Kalköfen Lodge

Limestone ovens, lithops and love on the B4 by Ron Swilling The well-travelled tar road running from Lüderitz to Keetmanshoop via Aus now offers a new […]
July 22, 2012

Etosha elephants

Nature Notes on Etosha elephants Main photograph – Paul van Schalkwyk. by Amy Schoeman  Before the first Europeans came to Namibia, elephants probably occurred in Etosha […]
July 26, 2012

Klein-Aus Vista Campsite

En route to wild horses and diamond towns by Ron Swilling Surrounded by granitic-gneiss koppies, the camel-thorn-studded horseshoe of land has an air of seclusion, accentuated […]
July 26, 2012

Campsites of the north-central regions

A collection of culture, history and natural beauty by Ron Swilling King Nehale Gate, the northern entrance of the Etosha National Park situated just 44 kilometres […]
July 26, 2012

Guest Farm Ghaub – A haven of peace

by Ron Swilling Driving the gravel road into Ghaub, the verdant hills transform into rows of healthy green maize, and then into a sprawling, clean-shaven lawn […]
July 27, 2012

Mushara Outpost – Etosha area

A vein of African sophistication by Ron Swilling I still hear laughter coming from the dining area as I walk along the well-lit path back to […]