Conservation and Wildlife
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Inhabitants of the Namib – the Dune Gecko
One of the most beguiling creatures on earth, the Namib dune gecko, otherwise known as the palmato gecko or web-footed gecko, is a lot tougher than it appears to be. The skin of this gecko has a translucent look, with some of the internal organs almost visible...
Taking a Shot at Namibian Wildlife
Nowadays the debate on the most sustainable way to shoot African wildlife rages on relentlessly, as it has since man stopped hunting day-to-day for his supper. However, even those who hover on the outskirts of this rapid fire exchange tend to agree that there is a far...
Namibia – For the Birds…
Namibia is rightly famous for its success with the conservation of wild animals, but it is also an incredible place for bird lovers to spend some time. With excellent accommodation options, a sound tourist infrastructure and amazing scenery to behold, birding in...
Chris Eyre – A Paragon of Namibian Conservation moves on
In June this year, Namibian conservation lost one of its true champions, when Chris Eyre, despite his many victories over narrow-mindedness, poaching, and the march of time, finally succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 72.
Will Namibia continue to lead the way conservation-wise in the face of new challenges?
Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibians have put their minds, their backs and, most importantly, their hearts into conservation. Since entrenching environmental protection into the constitution, conservation has become the business of the...
The low-down on Etosha National Park – Part One: A Long Walk of its own
Being the conservation capital of the world, it is not surprising that Namibia is able to offer some of the best safari experiences in the whole of Africa. Etosha National Park is one of these. Secluded in the Kunene region of North Western Namibia, Etosha has been...
Friends in High Places – Prince Harry In Namibia
What does a young man who has just retired from a ten-year stint in the army do when he can pretty much choose anything at all? Well, if you are Prince Henry of Wales, better known as Prince Harry, you head straight to Africa for three months on a voluntary...
REST – Giving Namibia’s Vultures a Break
In Africa we very rarely have to survive a municipal workers strike, meaning that we have to forego getting our rubbish collected for days or weeks on end. Imagine how unhygienic and unsightly this could be, and you have a good idea of what our pristine natural areas...
The Desert Elephants of Kunene, Namibia
Miles of red sand dunes, stunted vegetation, rocky outcrops and an annual rainfall below 350mm of rain a year are hardly ideal conditions for elephant to survive. These eating and drinking machines can each consume up to 300kgs of leaves with a side order of bark,...
Connecting with Dolphins in Namibia
The relationship between dolphins and humans is a complex one, because of human activity all sea life is under threat to some degree - but humans tend to love and revere dolphins. Dolphins in turn, seem to recognise kindred spirits in us. Tales of dolphins rescuing...
Namibia: Endless Horizons
Namibia is lauded as one of Africa’s great success stories when it comes to conservation, and this praise is much deserved. 42% of Namibia’s land is under conservation. The culture of conservation also ties in closely with the Namibian economy, where ordinary...
Preserving Namibia Safaris: Saving the Black Rhino
One of the undisputed highlights of a Namibia Safari is stumbling upon a small group of black rhino, or a mother with her calf. This is sadly a rare treat as the black rhino is categorised as critically endangered, with only about four and a half thousand of these...
Namibia Night Safaris: Tripping the Light Fantastic
The Namibrand nature reserve in Namibia has recently become the first international dark sky reserve not only in Africa, but in the developing world. This award goes beyond just prestige; it plays an important role in the preservation of the night sky and raising...
Conserving Namibia’s Resources: Sustainable Water
The Southern Africa region is a dry area where access to clean drinking water is not something the majority of people can take for granted. As the population grows and tourism to this area increases the pressure on the water supply will continue to put strain on the...
Conservation in Namibia: Desert Elephants
Desert dwelling elephants are found in only two places in Africa, the first is in Namibia, and the second is in Mali. The elephants in Namibia are mostly found up north in the Kunene region and are a Namibian Safari attraction. The hard work that has gone into the...
Namibia and Conservation are like Carrots and Peas
Conservation and Namibia go hand in glove, a little like peas go with carrots. Although Namibia is a young country, the stories that make up its future are ancient, like threads woven into a tapestry. This land of wide open spaces, warm hearts and friendly smiles is...
Namibia Conservation – The greatest conservation story ever told
Namibia has created one of the greatest recovery stories ever told, and as actions often speak louder than words, the Namibian Government has gone out on a limb to create a whole new way of doing things, by actively educating its people. Killing wildlife was something...
In Namibia, safari & conservation go hand in hand
How often does wildlife conservation cross your mind? Most would say that our lives are so busy these days that we are so preoccupied with our own survival that there is little time to worry about the rest of the planet. In Namibia, a land of harsh climates, daily...
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