guide Archives

July 31, 2018

Surviving Your Long-haul Flight to Namibia

The only unfortunate thing about travelling to Namibia is the long flights to get here. However worthwhile, they can cause some short-lived discomfort. We’ve compiled a few tips on how to pass time, stay sanitary and catch some shut-eye.

November 9, 2018

3 Coffee Hotspots in Swakopmund

Swakopmund is, amongst other things, considered the coffee-lover's haven. We’ve compiled a short list of spots not to miss while visiting this quaint coastal town in Namibia.

December 1, 2021

Gerhard Thirion on Capturing the Wilderness

Gerhard Thirion grew up on a 106 000-ha game farm north of Etosha National Park where he developed a burning passion for wildlife, nature and indigenous cultures at a very early age. He initially pursued a career in the aviation industry as a loadmaster with the national airline. Fuelled by his love for aircraft and flying, this was where his interest in photography was conceived.

September 1, 2022

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Crisp winter air hangs over the horizon, creating a soft white filter for every tree and hill. Looking down, you see a veil of yellow and orange mopane leaves crushing softly under your feet. In a single file line, you tread lightly, one foot in front of the other, so as to not disturb the life that surrounds you, or the black rhino spotted at the lodge’s subtly lit waterhole the previous night.

June 21, 2023

Smart Souvenir Shopping

The land of endless horizons, as Namibia is fondly known, is filled to the brim with beautiful crafts and creations. Traditional woven baskets and clay pots hail from our northern regions, artisans having perfected the craft handed down from one generation to the next.

January 5, 2024

A journey from HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Photography Feature: Abner Tshikalepo Simeon’s work as a guide for Wilderness takes him around the country. Along the way he captures exceptional photos of the incredible landscapes, wildlife and people he encounters. Equally remarkable is his career.

December 21, 2024

Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours

If you’re visiting Swakopmund, Namibia’s coastal gem, and looking for a unique way to explore the region, Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours offers an unforgettable experience. Having recently gone on their "Up-close Living Desert Tour", I can say with confidence that their tours perfectly blend adventure, eco- consciousness, and exploration. This 3.5-hour journey, taken on a fat bike, allows you to discover the hidden beauty and biodiversity of the oldest desert in the world— an adventure I found both enlightening and exciting.

November 11, 2025

Birds of namibia Book review

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 a longstanding gap in the nation’s natural history literature. For the first time, birders, guides, and travellers alike have a single, comprehensive reference dedicated solely to Namibia’s birds, from the haunting deserts of the Namib to the lush floodplains of the Zambezi.