Page 130 – Travel Namibia

March 7, 2023

Rewind to 1993: Those were the days

Discover Namibia's captivating journey in tourism from 1993 to 2023. Witness the remarkable growth from 181,000 to 1.6 million holiday tourists and the rise of over 2,500 accommodation establishments. As the country recovers post-pandemic, it faces the critical choice between mass tourism and sustainable practices, preserving its delicate environment while promoting exploration for all.

September 5, 2023

Pale Chanting Goshawk spotted after 15 years

Encounter Pale Chanting Goshawks, Namibia's common raptors. Learn about their habits, ringing history, and stunning sightings.

September 25, 2023

THE HERERO – A Namibian culture seeped in tradition

I recall that I stood barefoot and wide-eyed at one of the cattle posts on the farm when I first heard the enchanting Herero word.

September 25, 2023

THE JOYS OF SUMMER

Summer in Namibia is the festive and holiday season. It is the time of a great trek northwards from the capital on the central highland, to traditional homes and families or westward to the cool Atlantic coast and social gatherings, big sporting events and lazy beach days.

September 27, 2023

THE CHOBE RIVER

The waterway leads us to Serondela, a classic safari lodge accessible only by boat. En route to our luxury destination from Kasane the river is buzzing with houseboats, tourists on cruises, fishermen and service vessels.

September 27, 2023

ORANGE RIVER ADVENTURE

It is mid-April. We are doing a canoe trip down the Orange River from Vioolsdrift to Sendelingsdrift by courtesy of Umkulu Safaris, based at The Growcery (spelling correct) on the southern bank of the river.

September 27, 2023

THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

At first I am somewhat nervous about driving on the left side, but luckily this fades after a while. The road is long and straight. Around sunset, we marvel at the colours of the landscape – pastel and gold!

September 27, 2023

THE SOUTH – a Reader’s Story

As I stand on a sandy hill dipped in bronze, the sun presents its colours for the day and I could cry. It’s perfection and I am reminded of the saying that simple things can be the best. Nature, light and Namibian coﬀee.

September 27, 2023

BIRDING WITH POMPIE

My infamous career as a bird watcher started when I was 24 years old. A very dear and kind friend invited me to go with him and his wife to Ndumo Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. If they told me beforehand that this will end up in a birding trip, I would have refused point blank.

September 27, 2023

LIVING WILD – Back in time

I cannot find the word for “that feeling when you return to a place of familial significance, a place your heart remembers but you have no living memory of”.

September 27, 2023

FAIRY CIRLCES – Mystery uncovered?

The latest theory on fairy circles carries a lot of weight and once again shows the remarkable adaptations done by plants to survive in harsh environments like the Namib Desert.

September 27, 2023

7000km across Namibia

For his 60th birthday, Iga Motylska took her father on a month-long, 7000 km road trip around Namibia. Their tyre tracks stretched from the Zambezi Region to the Orange River and at times saw them sleeping in the back of his converted Landy.

September 27, 2023

Community-driven transformation uncovering Ombonde People’s Park

Discover the untamed beauty of the Erongo-Kunene Community Conservation Area and Ombonde People’s Park, a dynamic bridge between tradition and innovation. Journey through stunning landscapes, from scenic savannah woodlands to ancient river valleys, while supporting a community-driven vision for sustainable Namibian tourism. Witness the harmonious coexistence of culture, wildlife, and nature in this upcoming gem.

September 27, 2023

Rewind to 1993: Those were the days

Pale Chanting Goshawk spotted after 15 years

THE HERERO – A Namibian culture seeped in tradition

THE JOYS OF SUMMER

THE CHOBE RIVER

ORANGE RIVER ADVENTURE

THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

THE SOUTH – a Reader’s Story

BIRDING WITH POMPIE

LIVING WILD – Back in time

FAIRY CIRLCES – Mystery uncovered?

7000km across Namibia

Community-driven transformation uncovering Ombonde People’s Park

The Dawn of a New Traveller: Namibia’s Digital Nomad Visa

Biltongplaas: Taste of homemade delights down south

A sensory feast in the lap of isolation on the Skeleton Coast

Homecoming to Fancy Fritz

Don’t look down: A novice guide to climbing the Spitzkoppe

Conserving the extraordinary: Namibia’s National Parks