Early 19th-century mission life in southern Africa, reflecting the journey of missionary Michael Wimmer, his family, and indigenous mission communities.

Bittersweet Karas home

February, 24 2026 in Bittersweet Karas home

Bittersweet Karas Home 8: The road to the Richtersveld

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

By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck

Star-filled Namibian spring night in the Oukwanyama region, where traditional knowledge uses constellations to signal the time for planting mahango.

Afrikaans in Namibia

February, 24 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia

As die Sewe Susters opdaag

Ons staan buite en praat oor die sterre wat helder soos skitterende diamante in die...

By Gert Jacobie

Traveller exploring northern Namibia, from dinosaur footprints and the Waterberg Plateau to Vingerklip rock formation and a mopane-shaded lodge oasis.

Damara Mopane Lodge

February, 24 2026 in Damara Mopane Lodge

On the road again: Dancing with dust devils

As I headed north from Windhoek in the driest time of year, dust devils danced across...

By Ron Swilling

Early safari scene in Namibia with a German-registered vehicle, a traveller admiring the vast landscape and the spirit of exploration.

A snapshot in time

February, 24 2026 in A snapshot in time

An Early Safari Across Namibia

This evocative photo of an early safari draws you right in with its epic scenery and...

By Manni Goldbeck

Parched Namibian landscape during drought, symbolising resilience, farmer wisdom, and hope for the coming rainy season.

Afrikaans in Namibia

February, 24 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia

Boere se moeg is moeg

Die opgetekende geskiedenis van Namibia sal nooit volledig wees nie, maar stadigaan kom...

By Gert Jacobie

Acacia and albizia trees in bloom during Namibia’s dry season, attracting bees and signalling the arrival of spring rains.

Spring season

February, 24 2026 in Spring season

Springtime in Namibia

At the driest time of year when the earth is thirsty and waiting eagerly for the first...

By Padlangs

Ox-wagon traders travelling through Namaqualand in the 19th century, reflecting early trade routes, frontier transport, and the formative experiences of Charles Henry Hill.

Bittersweet Karas home

February, 23 2026 in Bittersweet Karas home

Bittersweet Karas Home 7: Leaving the Eastern Cape

The second Hill generation tended to remain in the Eastern Cape and to marry within 1820...

By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck

Herero sticks from Namibia, including long ceremonial “Passiona” sticks and shorter “moerkierie,” used for cattle work, hunting, and cultural rituals.

Afrikaans in Namibia

February, 23 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia

Reaksie op kieries

Die kuierkierie-verhaaltjie van vroeër vertel die storie van presies hoe ná aan mekaar...

By Gert Jacobie

View from Dopsteekhoogte in Damaraland, Namibia, where farmers in 1957 shared a drink after a convoy accident, now a local tradition.

Palmwag Conservancy

February, 23 2026 in Palmwag Conservancy

The fascinating tale of Dopsteekhoogte

Many years ago, I was contacted by a Miss Bester, who sent me a letter with an...

By Manni Goldbeck

Herero family in Namibia circa 70 years ago: mother in traditional otjikaiva headdress and shawl, father holding their baby, both connected.

A snapshot in time

February, 23 2026 in A snapshot in time

A Timeless Glimpse: Herero Family Life in Namibia

One of my favourite photos, this scene tells such a sweet story. I love the Herero...

By Manni Goldbeck

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