Did you know that Germany had a colony in southern Africa? In neat, tranquil Windhoek you can still find beer halls and German speakers. That plus spectacular scenery, wildlife, & local culture such as that of the San (bushmen) adds up to sheer fascination.


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Namibia on our blogger's list of 9 safest African countries to visit

Trаvеlіng to a fоrеіgn lаnd usually involves a certain amount of wаrіnеѕѕ аnd unсеrtаіntу - but especially when vіѕіtіng developing соuntrіеѕ whеrе a mаjоr роrtіоn of thе population live undеr the роvеrtу lіnе. But уоu know what's ѕаd? Tо let thеѕе uncertainties ѕtор уоu from еxрlоrіng fascinating new parts of the world. Africa is perhaps the continent that inspires the most wariness due to widespread poverty, corruption, wars, and other travails. But with exceptions where there's actual civil…

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Namibia shout-out in 'Instagram Has Final Say On Africa's 2018 Bucket List'

There are plenty of travel lists out there with insight on where to go in 2018, but if you’re planning to come to Africa, Acacia Africa’s top 10 is one you won’t want to miss. The tour operator compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources, including bloggers, travel publications and online media, to discover the best destinations to visit in southern and east Africa, and asked Instagram to give the final word.  read post

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Beyond Cecil the Lion: A Corner of Africa's Trophy Animal Industry in Namibia

The current international uproar over the brutal slaughter ofZimbabwe's Cecil the Lion brought back vivid memories of my visit to aNamibia taxidermist several years ago. Cecil's killing is far from an isolated case. The last thing I expected to see while driving along a road connecting  capital Windhoek and its airport was a lifesize, pink-and-purple elefant alongside the road. Art? Advertising? A little farther along is another imposing sign, this time with the words “Taxidermy Souvenirs”…

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  • José Balido December 17, 2024 at 6:51pm
    Ever been sandboarding? It´s dusty fun, and the Namib desert is great for it! https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sandboarding-makes-post-covid-...
  • Helen Brown September 24, 2024 at 1:25pm
    Why Namibia should be on adrenaline junkies´ bucket lists: https://travelnoire.com/namibia-extreme-adventures
    Namibia's Extreme Adventures: Sandboarding the Dunes and Skydiving Over the Skeleton Coast - Travel…
  • David Paul Appell February 1, 2024 at 6:40pm
    I read this with interest, as many years ago I did an article about camping safari expeditions - partaking of an itinerary through Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia, and experienced first hand some of the points mentioned here. so I´m glad to see that all these years later the country remains just as appealing - though much less celebrated - as a safari destination: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/luxury-bespoke-holidays/safari-i...
    Combine epic wildlife, luxury lodges and extraordinary experiences for a trip with a difference in…
    Combine epic wildlife, luxury lodges and extraordinary experiences.
  • Jordan Simon August 10, 2023 at 11:21am
    As a regular reader of Condé Nast publications, I was recently bemused to find Vogue, of all rags, explaining to us why Namibia should be on our ¨travel radar¨ this year: https://www.vogue.com/article/namibia-travel-guide
    Why Namibia Should Be On Your Travel Radar in 2023
    With its rich history, sprawling deserts, and laid-back pace, Namibia offers a different side of southern Africa.
  • José Balido November 10, 2022 at 12:10pm
    I remember being stuck, when visiting Namibia many years ago, by seeing local black folks singing rousing German drinking songs in a Windhoek pub. So it was fascinating to watch Drew Binsky's video about the German legacy here: https://youtu.be/kjOH_4NEcAY
  • Helen Brown October 22, 2022 at 11:37am
    Namibia has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the amazing Namib "sand sea" coastal desert and one of Africa's largest concentration of prehistoric petroglyphs, at a site called Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/na
    Namibia - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
    Namibia - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
  • David Paul Appell February 28, 2022 at 4:07pm
    On a southern-Africa safari tour many years ago, I especially remember being wowed by Namibia, so the images in this excellent travel vlogger video brought back amazing memories. And I'm especially pleased to be able to bring it to your attention because the blogger, Andrei Ptushkin, is Ukrainian and based in Kyiv. I wonder what he's doing right now... https://youtu.be/YSMNBrzJWGA
  • Tripatini November 10, 2010 at 1:00am
    Namibia gets a shout-out this week in the Tripatini blog: Africa Safaris 101: The Game's Afoot.
  • Patrick @ www.safarichatter.com July 8, 2010 at 6:51pm
    I'm off to Nam next friday for a two week Env Edu. trip with 15 College students from the UK - should be an exciting time teaching them about Namibia's amazing desert adapted systems
  • Dorothy Conlon November 23, 2009 at 7:11pm
    If you're traveling in Namibia, you should include a stop at the Cheetah Conservation Fund headquarters near Otjiwarongo, in the shadow of the Waterberg Plateau. Dr. Laurie Marker has created a fascinating center where you'll see cheetahs being cared for and evidence of her influence in rescuing this elegant fast-vanishing creature. Go to http://www.cheetah.org to learn more.
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