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by Michaela Kanzler Since October 2004 the river plains in Namibia’s far north east have been open to exploration by way of a comfortable cruise on […]
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November 12, 2013
by Dalene Ingham-Brown MAIN PHOTO: Divundu ©Dalene Ingham-Brown Namibia is a magical country that surprises you with its sheer beauty around every corner. It only took […]
August 20, 2018
The Olthaver & List group is involved in the consistent adaptation of its leisure establishments to be more ecologically friendly through the use of solar power. The group recently turned their attention to Chobe Water Villas, an O&L lodge situated in the north of Namibia in the Zambezi region.
February 20, 2019
On Tuesday 5th February RETURNAfrica signed a 25-year concession with Kwando Conservancy to develop and operate a lodge at the old Susuwe site on the Kwando River. The signing ceremony took place at the Kwando Conservancy office in the presence of the Kwando Conservancy Committee, traditional leaders and the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
November 8, 2019
Looking for that shareable Instagram picture? Here are our top choices of awesome places to take that ultimate shot of your Namibian adventure.
November 28, 2019
A few international birding enthusiasts were rewarded with a unique and extremely rare sighting of Ross’s Turaco 35 kilometres west of Rundu.
December 11, 2019
The Kavango and Zambezi feel wild and untamed. Visitors to the area get a glimpse into authentic African lifestyles. The perennial rivers and expansive floodplains, lush tropical vegetation and absolute abundance of game and birds make the northeast a surprising contrast to the rest
of the country.
January 9, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] My name is Christina and I am 12 years old. This year my grandpa turned 70, but I’m going to start this story with him […]
October 28, 2021
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Photographic journey through the northeast with Simone Micheletti [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Born in Nigeria to Italian parents, Simone Micheletti spent his childhood and primary […]
March 4, 2022
Rièth van Schalkwyk followed the whim of a family member to break the tradition of Christmas at the seaside, packed the camper for two weeks of slow travel and camped on the banks of the Kavango, Zambezi, Chobe and Kwando to discover the magic of looking closer and staying longer.
September 28, 2023
Join Pompie Burger and Travel News Namibia for an expedition beyond the ‘birding’ horizon at Kubu and Kwena in the Zambezi
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.
May 17, 2024
The Zambezi Region, a lush and vibrant wilderness in Namibia, beckons adventurers with its abundant wildlife and captivating landscapes. If you are planning a trip to Namibia, don’t miss out on the must-do activities that this region has to offer. Here are our top five recommendations for unforgettable experiences in the Zambezi Region.
May 17, 2024
As our skipper slowly turns the boat toward the dock along the bank, a flutter of wings catches my attention in the canopy of the adjacent Ana tree. My brain-eye coordination is still set on “bird spotting mode”, even though our water adventure has come to an end for the day. There, in the lofty canopy, I see the characteristic mohawk-style wispy crest of a Turaco.
May 17, 2024
In this series we explore the beauty of trees with our beloved local nature-enthusiasts and authors, Helga and Pompie Burger. Each with a unique voice and opinions on how best to identify the trees of the Kavango and Zambezi, Helga and Pompie help us through the tricky trials of identifying northeastern Namibia’s most iconic flora.
May 17, 2024
The first flight to begin an elephant survey covering parts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe took off from a dirt strip in Zimbabwe on 22 August 2022. The survey area, known as the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA), hosts over half of Africa’s savanna elephants, which underlines the importance of the survey.