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A collection of travelogues from all around Namibia…
Travel Tips
Staying in Gondwana Collection’s Etosha Safari Camp
The Etosha National Park is considered to be one of Namibia’s top travel destinations, offering excellent safari game drives and a great introduction to the country’s desolate landscapes. Etosha was the first stop on our two-week adventure through Namibia. Having just...
Namib Dune Star Camp – A hidden gem in Namibia
Namib Dune Star Camp is a unique lodge located in Namibia and part of the Gondwana-Collection Namibia properties in the country. The Namib is a famous coastal desert of Khoekhoegowab origin. Its name means "vast place" and that is indeed what guest might expect when...
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,...
Ecology & Nature
Fun facts about the Benguela Current in Namibia
Why is the Atlantic Ocean that touches the Namibian coastline so ice cold? It first sparked my interest when I dipped toes into the Atlantic Ocean on the Floridian coastline. I anticipated the water to be a lot colder because that is how I knew and loved the Atlantic...
People & Culture
Celebrating a “Green” Christmas in Namibia
The Christmas season is celebrated by millions of people around the world every year. Houses are decorated, friends and loved ones are showered with gifts, and sumptuous feasts are prepared. But there is also a different side to Christmas, the “side effects” we tend...
Stories & History
Fun facts about the Benguela Current in Namibia
Why is the Atlantic Ocean that touches the Namibian coastline so ice cold? It first sparked my interest when I dipped toes into the Atlantic Ocean on the Floridian coastline. I anticipated the water to be a lot colder because that is how I knew and loved the Atlantic...
Miscellaneous
Namibia Craft Centre: Living la vida local
Namibia has more talent than it does square kilometres of desert or any surface space for that matter. And damn, it’s sexy. Especially given that craftsmen and creators are as abundant as our country’s sunshine, Namibia is undoubtedly a bottomless reservoir for...