Travel Namibia

05/12/2024

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03/12/2024

Let’s make waves for change! 🌊

Join us on 29 December for the ‘Cleaning for Good’ Beach Cleanup at Long Beach, a N/a’an ku sê effort to keep Namibia’s stunning shores clean during the festive season.

✅ Sign up today: www.naankuse.com/cleaning-for-good

Why join? WIN amazing prizes, and share the pride of making a real impact! The more trash you pick up, the greater your chances of winning.

Spread the word, grab your friends, and let’s show some love to our beautiful beaches.

Thank you to our partners that have come on board to make this a huge success:
N/a’an ku sê Ecotourism Collection
Radiowave FM
Freshfm Namibia
Namib Rage Events
All Namibian Embroidery and Clothing

We welcome any other companies who would like to help us make a difference to come on board with sponsorships and in-kind donations.

22/10/2024

In the verdant expanses of the Nkulivere landscape in the Kavango West Region of Namibia, a transformative initiative, managed by the Namibian Nature Foundation under NILALEG, is taking root. The NILALEG project is at the forefront of pioneering development, aiming to uplift local communities through sustainable natural resource management by integrating environmental stewardship with economic growth. I recently had the opportunity to discuss this initiative with Werner Mbongo, the project coordinator for NILALEG’s Nkulivere landscape, as we sat on the banks of the Okavango River just outside Nkurenkuru.

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia

Explore NILALEG’s sustainable development efforts in Kavango West, where initiatives uplift local communities.

15/10/2024

Across vast northern Namibia, the NILALEG Project orchestrates a series of conservation and community upliftment efforts across five main landscapes, each hosting unique activities aimed at sustainable development. Among these, the Nkulivere Landscape in Kavango West stands out for its strategic focus on many nature-based sustainable use projects, among them the sustainable harvesting of Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens). This peculiar plant, recognised by its hook-like fruit, is not only celebrated for its anti-inflammatory properties but also as a cornerstone in the project’s mission to enhance local livelihoods through the controlled and sustainable utilisation of natural resources.

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia

Discover how sustainable Devil’s Claw harvesting in Kavango West empowers local communities through ecological conservation in Namibia.

08/10/2024

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between nature conservation, agriculture and governance, Namibia is witnessing a transformation in the management of its rural landscapes. Venture Media, in collaboration with the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance (NILALEG), has launched a podcast series to shed light on this innovative project. Jonas Nghishidi, the project leader, recently shared insights into NILALEG’s ambitious mission to foster a harmonious coexistence between people and the environment.

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia

Learn how NILALEG is revolutionising environmental governance in Namibia through integrated landscape management.

01/10/2024

Namibia, a land of stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity and diverse cultures, faces a unique challenge: balancing the preservation of its natural treasures with the pressing need to eradicate poverty. In this evolving tale of environmental conservation and human prosperity, the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty (NILALEG) emerges as a beacon of hope and innovation.

Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia

Explore how NILALEG transforms Namibia through sustainable landscape management, conserving biodiversity, and improving livelihoods.

16/09/2024

The Skeleton Coast National Park is well and truly the most forlorn place the country over, and Journeys Namibia Management Group in Tourism managed to punctuate the deserted isolation with a few cabins on a dune, surrounded by sheer nothingness.

13/09/2024

The San bushmen shamans are said to have created the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, slowly chipping tiny parts of the rock, forming braille textured artworks. This process of repetitive tapping and intense concentration would then spiral into a shamanistic, lucid dream, where they connected with the spirit of the land and its animals, most often in an attempt to conjure rain or other favourable conditions.

11/09/2024

Infinite views from atop Grootberg, where the Damaraland landscape unfolds with its flat top mountains and surreal sunsets.

09/09/2024

When the first flowers of spring bloom🌸

06/09/2024

Because the lake tapers into a lateral cave system, it is hard to determine its precise depth, adding to the strange mystique of Otjikoto Lake. Legend has it that the German troops also dumped a chest of gold alongside ammunition, which some opportunistic treasure hunters had come in search of to no avail.

04/09/2024

The Lilac-breasted Roller.
These brilliant blue and purple feathered avians always seem to flutter off just as you’ve framed the picture through your camera viewfinder, right before you can capture them digitally. Yet it is in flight that this roller is at its most endearing, their technicolour plumage in full display.

02/09/2024

Whether staying in one of the twelve en-suite chalets, sharing the self-catering villa with family and friends, or opting for a garden view from the Jungle Bungalow – comfort, cosiness and contentment are guaranteed.

22/08/2024

Rugged bushveld, baobabs the size of cathedrals, powdery dust, deep jeep tracks and San Bushmen communities living so simplistically, it’s almost poetic. “Off the beaten track” may have become a bit of a cliché, but Bushmanland and Khaudum truly is an untapped and untamed adventure unlike any other place.

20/08/2024

Turn your face towards the Namibian sun, and the shadows will fall behind you🌞

18/08/2024

From the tranquility of the rooms to breathtaking sunset vistas and exhilarating horseback rides, every moment at Ondili Namibia Desert Homestead invites you to immerse yourself in Namibia's soulful south.🌾

15/08/2024

A tip to the local vernacular🇳🇦
In Namibia, it is customary to first ask how someone is doing, before diving into conversation. Because around here, it's cool to care!
It'll go something like this:
- Hello, how are you?
- I'm fine thanks, how are you?
- Doing good, thank you! May I please get two Tafel Lagers.🍻

Tell us about your favourite Namibian nuance in the comments!

📸 Le Roux van Schalkwyk

13/08/2024

Our capital city is abuzz with news of a new restaurant. Introducing Donkiesbaai Seafood and Sushi 🍣🥢
Located in the ambient Bougain Villas complex, this sleek new spot boasts cosy indoor and vibey outdoor seating. On the menu is immaculately prepared sushi rolls, bao buns, ramen and whole fried fish to name a few.