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A collection of travelogues from all around Namibia…
Travel Tips
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...
4 Activities you should try when visiting Gondwana Collection Namibia
We all know different types of travelers. Some only want to unwind and luxuriate in whatever the destination has to offer, be it excellent cuisine, a stunning view with a glass of white wine in hand, or lying by the swimming pool and reading a book. Some people want...
How to be a tourist in your own country
2020 is the perfect year to be a tourist in your own country. Wow, “2020” and “perfect” in the same sentence? Yes, be a rebel - pivot the needed number of degrees and tune into a summer kind of lifestyle. Adventure doesn’t have to start in far-flung places where we’ve...
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...