Discover the joy of a true camping adventure in Namibia with its clear skies and top-notch camping opportunities.

Pic of the week

February, 16 2026 in Pic of the week

Keeping it real

When I was recently in Germany, I noticed a group of young people boarding the train for...

By Manni Goldbeck

A dry farm, a load of wood. Why this Kalahari farmer now sells braai hout to survive.

Afrikaans in Namibia

February, 16 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia

Namibiërs is vuurmakers

Henrie staan en maak diesel vol op Aranos. Die skaaplorrie is vol braaihout gelaai. Die...

By Gert Jacobie

In Namibia's Zambezi Region, wildlife has the right of way. We pulled over for a elephant crossing in Bwabwata National Park

bwabwata national park, Pic of the week, Pics from the road

February, 16 2026 in bwabwata national park, Pic of the week, Pics from the road

Elephant Encounter in Bwabwata

Slow down, wildlife has the right of way! The road into the Zambezi Region runs through...

By Ron Swilling

The lives of three families in Namibia's Karas Region, a land rich with history, hardship, and blessings, in our serialized saga.

Bittersweet Karas home

February, 16 2026 in Bittersweet Karas home

Bittersweet Karas Home 4

Set in southern Namibia, Great Namaqualand, ‘Bittersweet Karas Home’ is the story of...

By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck

A N$700k renovation is bringing new life to Swakopmund's 110-year-old Bismarck Building.

History, Afrikaans in Namibia

February, 16 2026 in History, Afrikaans in Namibia

Die kanselier kry nuwe klere

Selde of jy ry of stap deur die strate van Namibia se vakansie-mekka, Swakopmund, as jy...

By Gert Jacobie

Eben Kleinhans, the Ruacana raconteur shares tales of floods, wartime, and hippos from his campsite overlooking the Kunene River.

namibian stories, Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp

February, 16 2026 in namibian stories, Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp

Ruacana stories

In Ruacana, northern Namibia, the Kunene thunders down in a spectacular waterfall during...

By Ron Swilling

Childhood memories of homemade soapbox cars, steep hills and the joy of gravity-powered racing.

A snapshot in time

February, 16 2026 in A snapshot in time

Rolling Back Time: Remembering Soapbox Racing

Soapbox racing has always been fun. I remember as a child whizzing down the streets of...

By Manni Goldbeck

A witty warning to travellers: don’t get an impulsive haircut in Namibia out of boredom, there are better ways to spend your time.

Afrikaans in Namibia

February, 16 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia

Haresny is nie vir sissies nie

Ek wil reisigers wat Namibie besoek waarsku om nie op hulle reisie vervelig te raak en...

By Gert Jacobie

Creative upcycling with a repurposed DeSoto car part that finds new life as a sun visor, showcasing innovation and sustainability.

Upcycling at its best

February, 16 2026 in Upcycling at its best

Upcycling at its best

The ingenious and innovative ways people find to give second-hand items a new lease on...

By Manni Goldbeck

Journeys of the Hill, Walser, and Hartung families navigating hardship and hope in Namibia's Namaqualand.

Bittersweet Karas Home Chapter 3

February, 16 2026 in Bittersweet Karas Home Chapter 3

Bittersweet Karas Home 3

Set in southern Namibia, Great Namaqualand, ‘Bittersweet Karas Home’ is the story of...

By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck

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