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With rain comes hope, and the perfect time to explore north-west Namibia

Desert ecosystems are known for their ‘boom-and-bust’ patterns of rain and abundant life, drought and survival. For a brief period earlier this year, the famously rocky red desert of north-west Namibia was painted i…

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A family of Himba women and children outside a Himba mud hut.

Five Top Tips for Authentic Cultural Tourism with the OvaHimba

As a discerning traveller, how do you prevent awkward, transactional encounters and ensure that the people you visit truly benefit? In some cases, cultural tourism can cause social problems among the people who are …

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Eight rangers pose and CSN gyide Boas Hambo pose with newly donated boots.

Okamutenge: Helping Community Conservation go Further

A new anti-poaching campaign supported by tourism income is helping local communities to protect their wildlife.

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A lone Land Rover Defender is dwarfed by the immense landscape of NW Namibia.

Travelling in the footsteps of a conservation legend

In my travels in NW Namibia, I often wondered which were the best tracks off the main road to explore. Some of my questions were answered when I had the rare privilege of driving with the renowned Garth Owen-Smith.

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A family of elephants walk among trees on the edge of a dry riverbed.

In Namibia, learn to expect the unexpected

After years of travelling the length and breadth Namibia, I’ve come to expect the unexpected. Expertly trained coffee baristas at a small café in the middle of nowhere – why not? Dry riverbeds becoming raging torren…

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Seven tourists enjoying a sundowner on the viewing deck.

Your Digital Detox and Cultural Connection at Etaambura

Disconnect and immerse yourself in culture at Etaambura! Experience a digital detox while connecting with the Ovahimba people in a serene setting.

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