May 27, 2013

Vistas from Beach Hotel

By Marita van Rooyen  Beach Hotel Swakopmund is officially Swakopmund’s tallest accommodation facility. It is located right on the edge of the beach, and offers amazing […]
June 3, 2013

Swakopmund -Organic Square Guesthouse

Text by Marita van Rooyen According to the lady of this green guesthouse in Swakopmund, Heidi Muller, Organic Square is ‘minimalist, envirofriendly and organic’. Also, the […]
June 5, 2013

Swimming and shaping up in Swakopmund

Compiled by Marita van Rooyen And now for the good news if you’re a serious swimmer and/or fitness fanatic in Swakopmund.  Swakopmund’s heated indoor swimming pool […]
June 12, 2013

A new Kaiser for Swakopmund

With an executive chef straight from Finland (who has extensive experience in Namibia), Bistro Zum Kaiser in Swakopmund offers food fit for an emperor of any […]
August 21, 2013

Sandboarding in Namibia

Buffeted by the predominantly south-west winds, the slopes and slipfaces of the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are ideal for sandboarding. With an altitude of […]
September 2, 2013

Birds of Namibia: Endemic bird species

Text and photographs Pompie Burger – Main photograph: Dune Lark, Calendulauda erythrochlamys “…en die groot en oop grasvlaktes Span dit toe met doringdraad En die olifant […]
September 16, 2013

Initiating a market culture in Swakopmund

Looking for an alternative Saturday shopping experience? Perhaps one where you can take the kids along and enjoy your coffee while browsing for unique and handmade […]
November 18, 2013

Breaking ground at Strand Hotel

Last week, Olthaver & List, owners of the Strand Hotel in Swakopmund, held the ground-breaking ceremony for the project which will cost approximately N$340 million by […]
November 20, 2013

The great coastal migration

Text Marita van Rooyen During the festive season, all roads lead to the coast (except for those heading up north, needless to say!). From Windhoek, there […]
July 17, 2014

WOW! Namibia Takes Stock – ATWS 2013

Main photograph: Local musicians played while delegates networked and enjoyed champagne and oysters. ©ATTA/Kristen Gill Photography. All rights reserved. www.kristengill.com By Steve Felton Unless you have […]
September 26, 2017

A quick walking tour through Swakopmund

There aren't many towns that offer quite as much to the traveller on foot as Swakopmund. The historic town is located where the desert hugs the Atlantic Ocean, north of Walvis, and was the original settlement of German colonists. Swakopmund has a distinctly quirky style that managed to survive even with its growth in size. A walk along its roads reveals little treasures that are easily overlooked otherwise. Make a trip of it and take our walking tour to get the most out of Swakopmund.