Northwestern Namibia is not your average travel destination. In my two years of living like a desert nomad in this remote corner of the country, I encountered many self-driving tourists that would have benefitted greatly from an expert guide. From the Italian couple who couldn’t work out how to get
There is something surreal about watching water shimmer across a place known for its thirst. In the rainy season, Etosha sheds its dusty coat and takes on a new, softer form – especially at Fischer’s Pan, where the arid becomes aquatic and the wild finds wings.
It begins with stillness. A lioness crouched in the golden grass, barely a ripple in the morning light. Nearby, a dust-coated elephant approaches a waterhole, flanked by a dazzle of zebras and an entourage of springbok. This is Etosha National Park, the shining jewel in Namibia’s crown, where every turn
Just minutes from Windhoek and yet worlds away from its pace, Droombos Estate has become synonymous with refined hospitality and meaningful experiences. In 2025, Droombos was honoured with three national awards at the Best of Namibia Awards for Best Event Catering, Best Conference and Corporate Event Venue, and Best Wedding
There’s a stretch of Namibia where time slows to the gentle rhythm of river flow – where the land hums with ancient culture and the sunsets seem to melt straight into the water. On the banks of the Kavango River, in the remote northeast, Simanya River Lodge has quietly redefined
In a country defined by vast horizons and staggering biodiversity, Birds of Namibia – A Photographic Field Guide emerges as both a scientific milestone and a love letter to the land’s avian wonders. Authored by Steve, Sean, and Dayne Braine – Namibia’s most respected birding family – this volume fills
As the sun set on the final evening of our visit, our hearts were as warm as the play of colour on the horizon. Under the sprawling canvas of a fading African sky, where hues of crimson and lavender melt into twilight, makalani palms sway to a gentle breeze, accompanied
Iga Motylska believes that the best way to connect with Namibia’s natural beauty is by stepping out of the car, running your hand through the sand, searching for the small things, tuning into nature’s alarm clock, and travelling responsibly with a light ecological footprint.
On the edge of the Namib Desert, at the gateway to Sossusvlei, lies the village of Maltahöhe. Founded in 1899 and once a hub for tourism, Maltahöhe has been on a steady decline for a number of decades. As it became more dilapidated, this small southern community saw an exodus
In Namibia, tourism and conservation are often two sides of the same coin – both rooted in a profound respect for land. Across the country, private landowners shoulder an immense responsibility: transforming once-degraded farmlands into thriving ecosystems that sustain wildlife, livelihoods, and hope. Their investment of time, resources, and heart
Just a decade ago, Namibia was facing a wildlife crisis. Rhinos were being slaughtered at an alarming rate. Ninety-nine carcasses were found in 2015 alone. Elephant poaching spiked shortly after, and pangolins, elusive and enigmatic, were vanishing into illegal trafficking routes. Even Namibia’s succulents, slow-growing plants sculpted by time and
The 2025 RMB & Wilderness Ride for Rangers took us deep into one of Africa’s last true wilderness areas, across stark valleys, dry riverbeds, and golden savannahs that pulse with life and silence in equal measure. Though the wind was relentless, nature offered its own kind of encouragement. Every morning
