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A collection of travelogues from all around Namibia…
Travel Tips
Fill your travel bucket list: 3 Destinations in Namibia not to be missed in 2021
The first week in January is the ideal time to write down goals and new intentions for the year, so grab a brand new journal and dedicate a full page (or make it two) towards writing down your travel goals. Draw little check boxes with your top must-see destinations...
Safari in Namibia with children
Namibia is, amongst other things, considered a wildlife-lover's paradise. Most tours include a safari to introduce visitors to our beautiful conservation success stories and residing wildlife in awe-inspiring landscapes. I get plenty of questions about the...
Road trip from Etosha King Nehale to Victoria Falls
Connection and celebration As we raised our glasses to a silent toast at the bar overlooking a waterhole in Etosha National Park, an elephant cow joined in – or so it seemed. She gracefully took a trunkful of water and splashed it onto her back at the exact same...
Ecology & Nature
Why is Waterberg Plateau Park in Namibia so extraordinary?
Waterberg is located about a 3-hour drive north of Windhoek and is the ideal stopover on the way to Etosha National Park. This extraordinary destination, declared a national park in 1972, might sometimes be overlooked, but is a total gem. When the setting sun hits the...
People & Culture
An unprecedented meeting of worlds: Etosha and Owambo in Namibia
Gondwana Collection Namibia has recently added Etosha King Nehale to their repertoire of lodges. This destination combines two much sought-after tourism experiences in an unprecedented meeting of worlds: culture and wildlife. It is the place where Etosha meets Owambo....
Stories & History
Delightful Swakopmund
Most Namibian journeys lead to the coast where the tumultuous Atlantic Ocean kisses the windswept dunes of the Namib Desert. It is a magnificent sight to behold for those who have the privilege to disembark here. Namibia might surprise you with its historic richness,...
Miscellaneous
My 6 favorite breakfast spots in Windhoek, Namibia
As a lover of good food, and good coffee, I made a list of my personal favorite breakfast spots in Windhoek to share with you. Although I don’t always eat breakfast, especially when I’m in a rush in the mornings, I do love a hearty egg and bacon breakfast on a toasty...