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March 3, 2024

Unique Stays Across Namibia

Some call this the land of milk and honey, others name it the land of endless horizons. Namibia is also fondly known as the land of the brave, or the smile on the face of Africa. Many titles have been attributed to this country by locals and visitors alike, and as a local myself, I’ll biasedly say they’re all true. But if only one word were available to do justice to this beautiful place, it would have to be “unique”.

March 4, 2024

Slofari: Namibia allows you the time to s-l-o-w down

Slow travel is a mindful approach of taking the time to see less, but experience more. It is about exploring one or two regions rather than sprinting through an entire country merely to tick the boxes. Slow travel is about immersing yourself within a culture to better understand its people and their way of life. It is about partaking in authentic, community-led experiences with those who have the best interests of the environment at heart.

March 21, 2024

Desert Bliss Ondili Namib Outpost

To explore is to feel alive. To travel is to rekindle our enthusiasm for life. The further we venture into nature, the more profoundly we recharge and replenish ourselves. This is true of our trip to the Namib Desert, a primordial swathe of land deeply connected with sacred energies.

June 9, 2024

Tracking Namibia’s Endangered Black Rhinos: A Rugged Journey into Damaraland’s Wilderness

It’s a cloudy and crisp morning, still dark. The proverbial rooster has yet to crow. On an open game viewer we go slow and steady down Grootberg mountain. Just as the first light of dawn appears, a soft rain breaks. That is not ideal for rhino tracking but we remain optimistic, and soon enough the rising sun dries up the fine droplets, marking the start of a rugged journey into the habitat of Namibia’s endangered black rhino.

June 10, 2024

Honeymoon Camping at Epupa Falls

I always had a stereotypical notion of the perfect honeymoon: sandy beaches, scuba diving adventures, perhaps jetting off to somewhere exotic like Zanzibar. It never occurred to me that travelling locally, that camping or even gravel trails could make for a dream honeymoon. For my husband, the latter defined perfection, and so that was what we did. Providently.

November 6, 2024

Wustenquell

Peace, tranquillity, absolute silence and wide-open spaces are becoming increasingly rare commodities. If there is one place in Namibia where you can enjoy all of this, it is Wüstenquell Lodge, which is open to visitors again after it was closed for many years.

November 8, 2024

Desert Reverie

This is a magical land – the colours, the softness of the dunes and the almost ethereal backdrop that appears to be painted on the horizon for dramatic effect. It is exquisite, and it seems unreal. There is so much to marvel at that one’s worries seem to melt away in the sunlight. What once seemed insurmountable now seems petty, and you find yourself zoning out at the sight of space and beauty all around.

November 13, 2024

Wilderness – A luxury never to be taken for granted

Experience an unforgettable journey into the heart of Namibian wilderness at Little Ongava. Perched atop a rocky outcrop in Ongava Game Reserve, this luxurious retreat offers panoramic views, intimate wildlife encounters, and a seamless blend of comfort and adventure. From early morning game drives filled with awe-inspiring sightings of elephants, lions, and rare aardwolves to serene evenings under a starlit sky, every moment celebrates nature’s grandeur. With a dedication to conservation and a commitment to luxury without pretension, Little Ongava immerses guests in the raw beauty of Africa, making every experience here feel like a precious and unparalleled gift.

February 28, 2025

Serene and wide-open

Elephants playfully rolling in the mud on a scorching summer day – a huge herd, with several young ones of various ages. It is a sight of pure joy. I could watch them for hours, captivated by their carefree antics as they fling mud over their backs, the youngest sliding on its belly in the cool, soft earth, and the eager excitement palpable as they run to greet each other.

March 25, 2025

Ondudu rock art, landscapes and life

During the heat of summer, we made our way to Ondudu Safari Lodge, on the edge of the Erongo Mountains. Perched among towering granite boulders, the lodge’s cool, tented rooms each boast their own unique layout, cleverly tucked into the rocky terrain.

June 11, 2025

Return to tranquillity

The main lodge area sets the tone – airy, open and sophisticated without trying too hard. Sunlight filters through the high thatch roof, catching on carefully curated artefacts, warm woods and soft whites. The interiors are a masterclass in understated elegance. Large glass doors invite the outdoors in, and every corner seems designed for comfort and contemplation, from the sink-in sofas to the long communal tables dressed with wildflowers and wine.

June 13, 2025

Travelling in the footsteps of a conservation legend

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 the spare wheel off their car to replace a flat, to the Frenchman stranded in the Skeleton Coast, I was constantly reminded that this area could be dangerous.

June 13, 2025

Simanya River Lodge

There’s a stretch of Namibia where time slows down 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 luxury in one of the country’s least explored regions.