    |
 |
 News 2011 Namibia’s Flag hoisted in the Andes – 30 January 2012 Namibian mountain bikers worthily represented their country at the Trans Andes Challenge in Chile. They both managed the 12,000-metre-difference in altitude in less than 30 hours. Namibian Mountain Bikers conquer the Andes – 18 January 2012 Namibia is represented at the 'Trans Andes Challenge' in Chile for the first time. Fans of Namibia and Gondwana can 'push' the bike riders up the gradients by adding 'likes' on Facebook. Five Flowers for a 'green' Roadhouse – 30 November 2011 Gondwana’s efforts to save water and electricity as well as for eco-friendly waste disposal not only pay off for the environment, but they are also acknowledged with rewards. Pamper yourself with the Secrets of the Kalahari – 22 November 2011 Many guests feel that a stay in the quaint rural atmosphere of the Kalahari Farmhouse is 'balm for the soul'. The soothing qualities of the Kalahari Desert can now be taken home. Exploring Damaraland on foot – 15 November 2011 Two diverse new hiking trails at Damara Mopane Lodge offer guests the opportunity to explore the flora and fauna of Damaraland at their leisure. Second Anthology of fascinating Tales from History – 1 November 2011 Relaxed reading pleasure just in time for the Christmas holidays: Gondwana History II has been published with 25 new exciting stories about Namibia’s past. Secret about the Wild Horses unveiled – 26 October 2011 Why horses were never found on the African continent south of the Sahara and how the Wild Horses came to the Namib Desert, is being revealed in a new book... Spring-cleaning at the Kalahari Farmhouse and SSC – 10 October 2011 The fresh wind of spring is felt in the fertile Stampriet valley of the seasonal Auob River, heralding some change for the Kalahari Farmhouse and the Self-Sufficiency Centre SSC. The Fish River Canyon at its best – 23 September 2011 Pristine nature, dazzling blue skies, tolerable temperatures and still a lot of water: This season’s last mule trekking tour left participants perfectly happy and content. Game Count shows impressive Numbers of Springbok – 15 September 2011 Thanks to generous rainfalls and prudent park management game numbers in Gondwana Kalahari Park have literally exploded. This was revealed by the game count in September. Death at dusk – 25 August 2011 The road through the Namib Desert between Aus and Lüderitz turns into a death trap for wild horses as it separates their current preferred grazing area from the watering trough. Postage Stamps with your own Portrait – 18 August 2011 Gondwana’s guests can now add a special touch to the postcards they send to their loved ones: Three lodges have started to sell personalized stamps with images chosen by the sender. A new Home for a Zebra Foal – 12 August 2011 At the tender age of just six weeks she already conquers hearts by storm: Zanib, an orphaned zebra foal, is hand raised at Kalahari Anib Lodge. 3 Nights for 1 Photo – 9 August 2011 Gondwana Collection Namibia is looking for the most favourite travel picture 2011... Post your favourite picture on the Gondwana Facebook Wall and share it with your friends. New Home for Eland Antelope – 29 July 2011 Hooves thundering, four young eland bulls are galloping towards the red dunes of the Kalahari. They bring 'fresh blood' into the existing herd of Gondwana Kalahari Park. A Room for Doctors left out in the Cold – 20 July 2011 In a quest to raise aid funds a young couple has cycled and camped their way through Europe and Africa. The adventurous tour also brought them to Kalahari Anib Lodge... Giraffes bring Experts to Gondwana – 15 July 2011 Etosha Safari Lodge welcomed extraordinary guests in early July: experts from all over the world met for the first international conference on giraffes in the wild. Impressive Wealth of Game at Gondwana Cañon Park – 27 June 2011 Large herds of Oryx are grazing at the Fish River Canyon. The success of the game programme in the largest Gondwana nature reserve is documented by this year’s annual game count. Kalahari Anib Lodge demonstrates a Love for Children – 22 June 2011 Several staffers of Kalahari Anib Lodge have rolled up their sleeves and renovated the Soetdoringlaagte nursery school in a poor part of Stampriet. Gondwana Shebeen a huge Hit at Tourism Fair - 14 June 2011 Styled like a traditional shebeen, with street musicians and a competition to boot, Gondwana’s stand at the Namibia Tourism Expo in Windhoek was an overwhelming success. Anthology of fascinating Tales from History – 6 June 2011 Gondwana’s guests have the opportunity to experience nature in Namibia and learn about the people’s culture and history. Some of the adventure can now be taken home – as a book. Canyon becomes a Water Trap – 3 June 2011 The Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia was reopened for hiking tours today. In early May a hiking group had been locked into the canyon by a large flood wave. Easter Bunny visits Gondwana’s Lodges – 26 April 2011 Brightly decorated breakfast tables and chocolate eggs hidden for the Easter hunt... Gondwana’s lodges had wonderful surprises in store for their guests at Easter. Through the Aus Mountains by Mountain Bike – 21 April 2011 Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park west of Aus can now be explored by pedalling a bicycle. There is a choice of three Mountain Bike Trails through this unique mountain world. Enjoy the Wonders of Nature at Leisure - 5 April 2011 Namib Desert Lodge offers excursions to Sossusvlei and the highest dunes on earth. Professional guides provide details on the specific features of the landscape. Menu enriched by traditional Speciality - 30 March 2011 Damara Mopane Lodge currently serves a seasonal African delicacy which many guests find exotic and highly suspicious: crunchy Mopane worms. Gondwana Cañon Park a Garden of Eden - 28 February 2011 The nature reserve at the Fish River Canyon has become a paradise for flora and fauna. Contributing factors are above average rainfalls and dismantling of the last fences. It's a verdant Desert - 15 February 2011 Namibia is experiencing the best rainy season in decades. Sossusvlei in the Namib has filled up with water, Namib Desert Lodge sits on a meadow, in Aus they are kayaking... One of the last Cowboys has passed on - 9 February 2011 Six adventurous men with Vespas left the first tyre tracks in the Fish River Canyon in 1968. The leader of the daredevil expedition, Johnnie Johnson, recently passed away. World Champion loves the Farmhouse - 17 January 2011 Had she chosen tennis as her sport she might have become as famous as Martina Navratilova: Branka Batinic, the successful table tennis player and trainer, stayed with Gondwana. Good Rains yield tantalizing Vegetable Dishes - 5 January 2011 A bumper harvest from the vegetable and herb gardens of Damara Mopane Lodge: Our guests are delighted by monster marrows, huge pumpkins and sweet melons. Would you like to be updated by our newsletter on a monthly basis? Subscribe our Gondwana Tracks! |
News Archive Attractions & Accommodation  View interactive map of the Gondwana Collection and main tourist attractions of Namibia here. Accommodation Finder  Tour Finder  |