February 18, 2013

Opuwo Country Hotel

Opuwo means “finished” or “up to here and no further”. The administrative hub of the Kunene Region, Opuwo lies in the centre of the awe-inspiring Kaokoland, […]
July 11, 2016

The phenomenal Himba – a joy to photograph

Barren. Deserted. From all over the world people flock to Namibia to, well, not see people. The idea of a country about three times the size of England with a population of under two million is simply mind- boggling. And yet, there are some natural inhabitants in Namibia who are as beautiful and mesmerising as the landscape.
March 20, 2017

Local knowledge and local dogs

The people in the southern Kunene Region live in a starkly beautiful part of Namibia. To the visitor, it appears to be an undisturbed wilderness where rocky, red moonscapes meet endless blue skies. It is the home of famously desert-adapted plants and animals, where life continues despite the lack of rain and scorching sun. It is easy to forget that there are people here too. Like the wildlife with which they share the land, the people must be tough and resourceful to survive in this harsh environment.