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A collection of travelogues from all around Namibia…
Travel Tips
Namibia through my lenses
Namibia, Namibie, Namíbia… if you’re lucky, you’ve probably heard the name before. If you’re new to Namibia, please join me on my discoveries in this beautiful country that will leave you craving more. For someone who has travelled the world by sea, I couldn’t believe...
A road trip to The Delight Swakopmund in Namibia
As an intern at Gondwana and as a Namibian who loves to travel in my beautiful country, I did not hesitate to join my colleague Odile on a trip to Swakopmund in order to experience The Delight Swakopmund Hotel for the first time, and of course to get an exclusive...
What essential things do I need to know before travelling to Namibia?
If you’re reading this you must be planning your holiday to Namibia and of course you should continue reading… You may have gone through the process of planning a holiday somewhere new and it can often be nerve-wracking. You’re going to this new place, where people...
Ecology & Nature
How well do you really know the Etosha Pan in Namibia?
It is no secret that Etosha is one of the most famous destinations in Namibia when it comes to safaris. Avid travellers and wildlife-lovers know that getting out of your car in Etosha National Park is against the rules and regulations of the park. Visitors not abiding...
People & Culture
What essential things do I need to know before travelling to Namibia?
If you’re reading this you must be planning your holiday to Namibia and of course you should continue reading… You may have gone through the process of planning a holiday somewhere new and it can often be nerve-wracking. You’re going to this new place, where people...
Stories & History
A tale of Ddi-xerreten, a lioness and children in Namibia
The lioness had grown old and frail and could no longer do any of the hard work she needed to do each day. She went out and gathered all the children from the community in order for them to work and take care of her. Ddi-xerreten visited the lioness’ home and he saw...
Miscellaneous
Dancing into the hearts of Namibian youth
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust or OYO’s dance performance on 22nd August 2019 at the Warehouse Theatre– “Ilithyia gone mad” – addressed the topic of teenage pregnancy and illegal abortion. Under the direction of Philippe Talavera, the dance troupe comprised of...