May 7, 2013

Protected areas and mining in Namibia

An integrated approach to conserve biodiversity and landscapes By Samson Mulonga There’s copper in them thar hills, diamonds in that thar desert, guano on them thar […]
May 8, 2013

The extraordinary sausage tree

Text by Abigail Amos Although the baobab richly deserves its place as a symbol of sub-Saharan Africa, the extraordinary sausage tree is equally interesting and much […]
May 13, 2013

Air Namibia cancels Gaborone flights

Air Namibia, Namibia’s national airline, has confirmed that it is axing it’s four weekly flight service between Windhoek and Gaborone in Botswana as from June 1, […]
May 13, 2013

A pelican puzzle

Text by Hu Berry & Photos by Hu Berry, P & M Bridgeford A career in conservation has its punishments and rewards. Setbacks are frequent and satisfaction […]
May 13, 2013

Caprivi – Impalila Island lodge

Text by Abigail Amos After the gritty heat of Chobe and Kasane, taking the boat to Impalila Island is a joy. The island forms the north-eastern […]
May 14, 2013

Paul van Schalkwyk soars over the Namib

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 […]
May 15, 2013

Brandberg hike: You need a permit

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 20, 2013

Hairstyles à la namibienne

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 27, 2013

EXPO 2013 – 103 Gondwana nights

Here is something you can’t afford to miss at the Namibia Tourism Expo (29 May to 1 June in Windhoek): the stand of the Gondwana Collection […]