Essential Driving Tips for Exploring Namibia
There’s nothing quite like exploring Namibia by road, its one of the best ways to experience the country’s vast landscapes, remote wilderness areas, and hidden gems.
Namibia’s Quirky Roadside Stops
Posted in: Driving Guide, Safari Blog, Tips & TricksOne of the great joys of driving through Namibia is that the journey itself becomes just as memorable as the destination. Sure, the country is famous for its soaring dunes, epic wildlife, and endless horizons, but in between those bucket-list highlights are the kind of quirky, surprising roadside stops that make you pull over, laugh, and say, “Only in Namibia.”
Two Lodges, One Wild Heart – My African Monarch Adventure
Posted in: Safari BlogTThey say getting there is half the fun. In this case, “getting there” involved hopping on FlyNamibia’s Wednesday/Friday/Sunday flight to Katima Mulilo, with a quick stop in Maun, Botswana, for a splash of fuel and a polite “anyone getting off?” moment. Forty-five minutes to Maun, a 15–20 minute refuel, and another short hop later, I was stepping off the plane into the far north-east of Namibia, the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi) and straight into adventure mode.
No Signal, No Problem: A Digital Detox in Namibia
Posted in: Safari Blog, Tips & TricksSomewhere between that third cup of coffee and the 12th notification, it’s clear we all need to relearn how to enjoy time away from our phones. It starts with a quick reply and before you know it, you’re doom-scrolling through five apps, a shopping cart full of things you don’t need, and finding out you’re spiritually aligned with a jade plant.
Traveling Responsibly in Namibia: The Adventure You Can Feel Good About
Posted in: SustainabilityIf you’re the kind of traveller who loves breath taking landscapes but hates leaving a heavy footprint behind, Namibia’s eco-friendly lodges are right up your alley. This country is all…
ATI Aiming for Net Zero
Posted in: SustainabilityAs another year rolls by, we slowly edge closer to the reality of reaching the global sustainable development goals. Now more than ever, decisive and immediate action is needed in…
In Search of the ‘Next Big Thing’ in luxury lodges
Posted in: Safari BlogIt’s always exciting to escape Windhoek and the office, and even more so when we have the opportunity to visit a gorgeous new super-luxury lodge, Onguma Camp Kala, located on…
New year, new trends
Posted in: News, Safari Blog, Tips & TricksAu-revoir 2021! It has been almost a month since we celebrated the start of the new year and said goodbye to the old one. We experienced what was essentially Covid-19…
The Journey Of A Lifetime
Posted in: Safari Blog, WildlifeSinging along to “Africa” by Toto which was playing on the radio of her rental car, the woman drove through the Namibian landscape, on her way to Etosha National Park.…
On Covid-19 and Conservation
Posted in: News, Safari BlogWhen we think of the effects of the pandemic on the global economy, one of the foremost industries that we regard as having been hard-hit is tourism. This multi-faceted industry…
An Intrepid Camping Escape into the Namibian Wilds
Posted in: Safari Blog, Tips & Tricks, WildlifeWe had the chance to have a long overdue catch up (and by this of course I mean a 12,000km distanced video call) with two of, not only our truly…
Namibian Tourism and what the industry is asking of the Government
Posted in: News, Safari BlogThis article was originally published on LinkedIn by Gys Joubert, the Managing Director of the Gondwana Collection, which is a lodge operator here in Namibia, and we have received kind…
Carry on Travelling
Posted in: News, Safari BlogAs the World battens down the hatches and settles in to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic, we suddenly have to fill days with innovative ways of entertaining kids who would…
Making your Miles Matter
Posted in: NewsThe term flygskam (flight shame) was first used in Sweden in 2018 to describe the growing unease about flying experienced by environmentally conscious travellers. Of course, flying is one of…
Etosha – a Brief look back
Posted in: News, Safari Blog, WildlifeEtosha National Park, excluding the Western stretch between Galton and Anderssons Gate The story of the area now known as Etosha National Park began being written after Charles Andersson and…