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By Hu Berry What makes men leave the familiar comforts of their homeland to venture to a land known as the Dark Continent – Mr Berry […]
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July 13, 2012
By Hugh Paxton, Environmental Journalist The Namib-Naukluft is not only Namibia’s largest park (49 768 km2), but is currently also the second-largest protected area in Africa. […]
July 15, 2012
Hu Berry looks at the legacy of the Skeleton Coast shipwrecks in Namibia … They heard the dreaded sound of keel rasping on submerged shoals as […]
July 19, 2012
by Ginger Mauney Adventure tourism, ecotourism, and fly-in safaris: buzz words in a competitive market where tourism trends seem to change daily and operators often change […]
August 31, 2012
by Ron Swilling Puros campsite borders the Skeleton Coast park in Namibia’s Kunene region. After driving up the narrow, rocky track to Jan Joubert koppie (small […]
May 27, 2013
Compiled by Marita van Rooyen Deep in the Hoarusib Valley in the Kunene Region is a camp of a different calibre. Leylandsdrift is an exclusive tented […]
July 8, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling An ancient phone on a hilltop in a field of fairy circles. Tables of rock crystals lining the gravel road. […]
February 7, 2014
Main photograph: Skeleton coast shipwreck by Amy Schoeman Three more days until bidder registration forms can be fetched at the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) […]
March 6, 2014
“The thing I love is the pristine nature of the untouched landscapes. There are special things here – the desert elephants and the burrowing Gerrhosaurus skoogi. […]
July 4, 2018
Namibian journalist Dirk Heinrich explore the infamous and tumultuous desert coastline, its secrets and epic natural phenomena. Explore the hidden wonders of yet another 'park on the fringe', be regaled by epic stories of survival and enthralled by the wildlife and nature that not only survives but thrives in one of the least-explored, most enigmatic and mysterious corners of this majestic land, the Skeleton Coast.
September 25, 2018
East of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast National Park, a 2-hour drive from the north-western settlement of Sesfontein on the bank of the ephemeral Hoanib River, a new lodge is nestled amongst the enigmatic geological wonderland characteristic of the region.
February 19, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Elzanne Erasmus [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Rapture on the lonely shore” – Lord Byron Once upon a time in a land faraway an epic journey across wild stormy waters ended when a […]
February 20, 2019
Salvadora persica, which goes by many common names such as miswak and arak in Arabia, or the mustard bush or toothbrush tree because its twigs can be used as a natural toothbrush.
January 13, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The most memorable experiences in Namibia Text and Photographs Elzanne McCulloch [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When I was little my favourite place in the whole world was a […]
October 15, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] NWR’s Tour Planning division MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) recently guided a client on a 21-day Skeleton Coast/Kunene Tour. Tour leader and guide […]
November 4, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Appreciate what you have before it’s gone. We often hear this phrase but how often do we have the opportunity to act on […]
December 5, 2022
Discover the captivating world of southern Africa through the lens of Evan Naudé, a passionate travel journalist and photographer. With a decade of exploration, he unveils hidden stories, unique people, and stunning landscapes.
September 28, 2023
Shipwreck Lodge: A Journey Through the Untouched Beauty of Namibia's Skeleton Coast | Witness Rare Wildlife Encounters, Stunning Landscapes, and Cozy Cabin Retreats
March 28, 2024
Iga Motylska believes that the best way to connect with Namibia’s natural beauty is by stepping out of the car, running your hand through the sand, searching for the small things, tuning into nature’s alarm clock, and travelling responsibly with a light ecological footprint.