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Activity tourism is the current buzzword and what could be nicer than combining a photo safari through Namibia with playing golf under the African skies at the various golf courses all over the country? After a relaxing stay at a tourism lodge near Namibia’s famous Etosha National Park, golf courses are not far away at Otjiwarongo, Tsumeb or Grootfontein. 

Elephants epitomise Africa. They are huge, quiet, loving, powerful and gentle. When I first encountered elephants I was totally in awe and so inspired by the exciting experience that I just kept snapping away – as many travellers do. Back home I was disappointed; the pictures didn’t seem to speak to me. By now I know the qualities that an elephant picture should have.

The farm Hornkranz is situated in the Khomas Hochland south-west of Windhoek and has an interesting history. An inglorious surprise attack by the German Schutztruppe on the clan of the legendary Nama "Captain" Hendrik Witbooi on 12 April 1893 - exactly 126 years ago today - brought Hornkranz a firm place in the history books. Two memorial stones and the graves of two German colonial soldiers at the house remind visitors of a most tragic event.

What do you think about spiders? Are they disgusting, dangerous, frightening? That is what most people think of them and therefore countless harmless and useful spiders are killed. With a few exceptions most spiders in Namibia do not cause any harm to humans.

Another two attractive lodges will be added to the product range of the Gondwana Collection Namibia on 1 May 2019. Well-known Palmwag Lodge with its large concession area has been a popular holiday destination in Damaraland for many years. It is the gateway to sparsely populated Kaokoland where adventure beckons. The second property, Omarunga Lodge, is located close to the Epupa Falls on the banks of the Kunene River in the far north of the Kunene Region.

Peter and Marilyn Bridgeford arrived in former South West Africa in 1976. at Okaukuejo in Etosha National Park on 31 May 1976. They were in their mid-thirties and Peter made his dream come true. He became a nature conservation officer and took up a position in Etosha National Park. 

Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein tabled the new budget of N$66.5 billion (about 4 billion Euros) on 27 March for 2019-20. Namibia’s unemployment rate stands at 33.4 percent, according to the latest survey, down from 34 percent in 2016. The inflation rate was 4.4 percent in February, down from 4.7% in January, the national statistics agency announced. Cabinet decided to avail N$272 million (about 16.5 million Euros) drought relief to farmers and rural inhabitants from April onwards. 

Green acacias and yellow grass on the red sand of Kalahari dunes which extend over hundreds of kilometres. Gondwana Kalahari Park provides you with unforgettable impressions of the world’s largest continuous stretch of sand. This landscape of red dunes and yellow savannah is home to many animals such as oryx antelope, springbok, bat-eared fox and ostrich. It is right here, where Kalahari Anib Camping2Go is situated, 30km northeast of Mariental.

The white barbel (Galeichthys feliceps), popularly known as white sea catfish, is one of the numerous species of surf fish caught on the Namibian coast from the beach or from boats. It is feared but also revered as a delicacy. This fish without scales needs to be handled with care because it is equipped with three razor sharp spines