Welcome to the Gondwana Blog
A collection of travelogues from all around Namibia…
Travel Tips
How to sound more Namibian
“Do you know what a foreign accent is? It's a sign of bravery.” – Amy Chua Blending into the local culture while travelling out of your home country has become an integral part of the global jetsetter culture.Travelling is no longer exclusively about sightseeing, but...
Explore Four African Countries in One Easy Road Trip
No signpost indicates the exact spot, but in northern Botswana near a place named Kazungula, four countries meet at the convergence of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. This is the African Quadripoint, where Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana all flow into one border....
The beautiful exchange of giving back while exploring Namibia
Picture … soothing sounds of the Kwando River with a backdrop of a balmy sunrise pleasantly skulking in from the balcony of the Namushasha River Villa, while you appreciate your morning coffee and wait in anticipation for a private guided game drive in the Bwabwata...
Ecology & Nature
Get to know Namibia’s fascinating dune landscape – the four main dune types
Home to the oldest desert in the world, Namibia is well known for its beautiful dunes of all forms and dimensions. They attract photographers for their ever-shifting displays of light and colours and often even an added shimmer due to minerals. Adventure-seekers adore...
People & Culture
Reasons why people from Namibia are awesome
To me, the most amazing thing about Namibia is the people. They are simultaneously warm and friendly, and oftentimes a handful too, just as in any other family or community. Hence, the awe-inspiring landscapes, clear skies and starry nights of Namibia are incomplete...
Stories & History
Namibia’s forgotten artist turns ninety: Ruth Wolter-Stijn
Many years ago, while I was rummaging through some old magazines from the 60s, I came across an article about famous woodcarver Ruth Wolter, who lived on a farm in the Omaheke, bordering the Kalahari Desert. Her 26 panels of woodcarvings still grace the top floor of...
Miscellaneous
What are some benefits of travelling to Namibia?
So, when was the last time you dusted off that suitcase to fill it with special travel essentials, switched off your digital gadgets, or pushed pause on your routine to go away to an unfamiliar destination? Think about it … if it has been a while then Namibia possibly...