by Bernd Grahl | Aug 11, 2017 | African Stories, History Books, Namib Desert Lodge, Namib Desert Lodge, Namibia Story, Stories & History, Uncategorized
The title may seem slightly odd. The harsh, hot, dry desert… and we want to call it nurturing? It may seem crazy, but we have not lost our minds. Some may have read the book “Wennes Krieg gibt, gehenwir in die Wüste” or seen the film adaptation, The Sheltering Desert....
by Bernd Grahl | Aug 4, 2017 | Guest Blogger, Namiban Road Trip Impressions, Namibia Story, Namibia Travel Tips, Uncategorized, What to do in Namibia
Half a year as an intern at the Gondwana Collection. Where should I start… The moment the Air Namibia plane touched the Namibian ground? I still had many, many unanswered questions in my head. I didn’t really know what to expect because there was no real job...
by Bernd Grahl | Jul 28, 2017 | Kalahari Anib Lodge, Miscellaneous, Namiban Road Trip Impressions, Namibia Travel Tips, Namushasha River Lodge, Swakopmund Hotel, Uncategorized, What to do in Namibia
We all like to dream of travelling to far off places. We see a photograph, or hear a story and the planning starts. Although, sometimes the planning doesn’t materialize. What if I told you there are legitimate health benefits to travelling? I kid you not. Travelling...
by Bernd Grahl | Jul 21, 2017 | Namiban Road Trip Impressions, Namibia Travel Tips, Stories & History, Uncategorized, What to do in Namibia
To most locals the house is a mystery, standing on the hill. Hidden away from prying eyes by the gates that claim:‘private property’. It is a fantastic inspiration to wonder and imagine what may have happened there. It is said that the house was built between 1912-13...
by Bernd Grahl | Jul 14, 2017 | Namib Desert Lodge, Namib Desert Lodge, Namibia Travel Tips, Uncategorized, What to do in Namibia
The first thing all guests ask when arriving at a Gondwana property is: “What is the WIFI password?” Most people don’t realise just how integral internet is to your holiday. It starts off with the basic details, being able to stay in touch with your family and loved...
by Bernd Grahl | Jul 7, 2017 | Canyon Lodge, Canyon Roadhouse, Canyon Village, Namiban Road Trip Impressions, Namibia Travel Tips, Uncategorized, What to do in Namibia
A daunting 650 metres above the surrounding landscape, between Mariental and Keetmanshoop, travellers will find the Brukkaros Mountains. What makes this site particularly unique is that the shape is distinctly circular and rimmed. Visible from the B1, the question has...
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