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March 7, 2023

Photography Feature: Marc Springer

Explore the photographic journey of Marc Springer, from film darkrooms to capturing Namibia's breathtaking wildlife and landscapes. Embrace the evolution of photography and the privilege of witnessing animals in their natural habitat. Preserve the beauty of Namibia for future generations.
June 1, 2022

Birding in Lüderitz

I wonder if any of those pioneers in the early 1900s ever saw Barlow’s Lark (Calendulauda barlowi) at Pomona, or the Dune Lark (C. erythrochlamys) in the dunes near Lüderitz? Looking at the barren ‘killing fields’ those diamond hunters left behind as memories for later generations, I doubt it very much. I suppose the diamond’s blinding effect on your eyes has the same effect on your mind. In the end, it’s the larks that are still around, and not those diamond hunters.
March 4, 2022

Wildlife selfies – A conservation crisis

Imagine travelling the lengths of this planet, enduring long layovers, leg cramps and perhaps a chair-kicking child – all worth it for that highly anticipated moment when the wheels of a steel bird touch the tarmac and you are on African soil. A sigh of relief. Your holiday has just begun and you are undoubtedly off to the far corners of Namibia in search of rugged landscapes, natural wonders and untamed wildlife.
October 29, 2021

Birds of smoke and fire

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] They taught us the speed of light, but they never taught us the speed of darkness. – Sarajevo Marlboro by Miljenko Jergovic [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Fire […]
October 28, 2021

The Wild Waters of the Namibian Wetlands

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Photographic journey through the northeast with Simone Micheletti [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Born in Nigeria to Italian parents, Simone Micheletti spent his childhood and primary […]
March 10, 2021

The end of a drought era? Namibia celebrates the rain

Explore the hidden charms of Lüderitz, the gateway to Namibia's historic Kolmanskop ghost town. Immerse yourself in rich history, dine at seaside eateries, and discover stunning architecture. From the iconic Felsenkirche to the intriguing Kolmanskop, Lüderitz beckons with tales of the past.
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