A surreal, stark, and surprising destination for your Namibian trip Known once as the Gates of Hell, and the Land God Made in Anger, the Skeleton Coast has hardly had the best PR of all tourism destinations, yet it still holds irresistible appeal for the curious and...
Sesriem often comes across as the poor relative of the Sossusvlei and is seen as little more than a gateway to this world-renowned area. It is, however, home to the spectacular Sesriem Canyon, a noteworthy feature in its own right. The canyon is a natural gorge,...
If it wasn’t for the wild herds, Aus could be described as the original one-horse town. This small village is located on the B4 national road and is a popular pit-stop for tourists en route to their accommodation in Windhoek or other major centres. It is ideally...
Tsumeb is the largest town in the Oshikoto region in northern Namibia and makes for a worthwhile stopover en route to your accommodation in Windhoek from Etosha National Park. This old mining town is the unexpected location of the Tsumeb Arts Performance Centre,...
Namibia is filled with forgotten places which beg exploration, and the Sperrgebiet is one of the best examples of these. Book a guided tour as you will need a 4×4 vehicle and driver and, unless you wish to become a statistic, it really helps to have someone in...
We are all familiar with the big game parks in Namibia such as Etosha, Namib Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei and the Caprivi Strip. However, one of the most successful reserves in the country, conservation-wise, is the relatively low-key Waterberg National Park....
Accommodation is filling up, stallholders are preparing their wares and the quaint village of Lüderitz is getting all fired up in preparation for the annual Crayfish Festival to be held from 30th May to 1st June 2013 What’s all the fuss about? The festival is...
Visitors to Namibia, whether they are looking for luxury accommodation in Namibia or touring on a camping trip, should stop in at the colourful vibey little town of Luderitz, found on the southern tip of Namibia’s wild coastline. Luderitz locals will tell you that...
Swakopmund is one of Namibia’s favourite tourist destinations with good reason. While it may be a small city with a population of only 42 000 people, it offers all the modern indulgences that tourists seek. It is a great city for shopping, eating and drinking and has...
Much of African culture resides in oral tradition; stories are passed on from parents to children, who in turn pass on those stories to their own children. The stories often develop along the way, the meaning and messages adapted slightly to fit the circumstances of...
