Category Tourism

Can we bring our kids on a Namibian Kunene safari?

A group of tourists sitting on chairs under a wide tree in a dry riverbed.

Our safari expeditions cover multiple days and traverse large parts of the arid Kunene Region of Namibia. You may think that it will be difficult to keep children engaged on such a trip, but we have guided families with children many times in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Here are our top five reasons why our expedition-style safaris are ideal for your next family holiday.

Explore Namibia’s Famous Rivers: A Guide to the Kunene Region

A section of the Huab river, revealing a green valley surrounded by red rocks and with clear blue skies overhead.

Discover the remarkable rivers of Namibia's Kunene Region, where dry riverbeds sustain an extraordinary desert ecosystem. Track
desert-adapted elephants, lions and rhinos through spectacular landscapes, explore hidden oases and ancient geological wonders,
and experience one of Africa's last great wilderness areas with knowledgeable local guides who reveal the region's wildlife,
culture and unforgettable scenery.

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

An elephant enjoying a mud bath amongst green vegetation.

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 in shades of green. This time of renewal and hope will set the tone for an adventure into north-west Namibia that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Five Top Tips for Authentic Cultural Tourism with the OvaHimba

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

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 being visited. These are our top tips for authentic cultural tourism, based on our experience with the OvaHimba people in northwestern Namibia.

In Namibia, learn to expect the unexpected

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

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 torrents overnight – certainly possible! 

Five antidotes to over-tourism in Africa

A tourist in a bakkie taking a photo of an elephant walking past.

Discover five effective strategies to combat over-tourism in Africa while enhancing your safari experience. Learn how to choose less crowded destinations and engage respectfully with wildlife to ensure a positive impact on both nature and local communities.