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    Along the Okavango River, young fishermen proudly show their catch Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    January, 30 2026 in Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    A Small Catch, a Big Smile on the Okavango

    On my way to Hakusembe River Lodge, I came across these boys walking home after fishing...

    By Ron Swilling
    Olifantsrus, Etosha’s smallest camp was once a site of elephant culls Read More
    January, 30 2026 in
    Olifantsrus – From processing facility to popular camp

    Etosha National Park’s smallest camp, Olifantsrus, has a grim history. From a...

    By Ron Swilling
    A couple from Divundu rise before dawn to bake vetkoek and sell it roadside, daily effort to put their children through school. Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    January, 27 2026 in Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    Vetkoek at Dawn: A Roadside Story Near Divundu

    A hundred kilometres west of Divundu, I came across vetkoek sellers Annastasia Karuli...

    By Ron Swilling
    he Legacy of Nelson Mandela (Madiba): Love, Humility and Reconciliation Read More

    Stories & History

    January, 22 2026 in Stories & History
    Madiba Magic

    Driving through the countryside this week, I realised that the 18th July, Mandela Day,...

    By Ron Swilling
    An Afternoon of Watching, Waiting and Wonder in Etosha Read More

    wildlife, Pic of the week

    January, 22 2026 in wildlife, Pic of the week
    Daily Drama at the Moringa Waterhole, Etosha

    The Moringa waterhole at Halali Camp, Etosha National Park, is one of my favourites.

    By Ron Swilling
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    January, 22 2026 in spitzkoppe, landscape namibia
    The end is always the beginning

    The hot east wind was still blowing in Swakopmund when I woke, and it was an...

    By Ron Swilling
    Sarie Marais Read More

    History

    January, 16 2026 in History
    Who was Sarie Marais?

    Many South Africans grew up with the catchy melody and lyrics of the popular folk song...

    By Ron Swilling
    Kayaking with seals on the Walvis Read More

    adventure

    November, 21 2025 in adventure
    Kayaking with seals on the Walvis Bay lagoon

    Desert, sea, flamingos and frolicking seals. Throw in a sprinkle of salt, a few shakes...

    By Ron Swilling
    Damara Mopane Lodge Read More

    adventure, Flora and Fauna

    November, 14 2025 in adventure, Flora and Fauna
    Green Fingers at Damara Mopane Lodge

    In the heart of Damaraland, home to desert elephant and ancient rock engravings, is the...

    By Ron Swilling
    Gondwana Collection Namibia’s desert elephant excursion Read More

    adventure

    October, 31 2025 in adventure
    A big welcome to Damara Mopane Lodge's new desert-elephant excursion!

    There is some exciting news from Gondwana Collection Namibia’s Damara Mopane Lodge in...

    By Ron Swilling
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