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Eva-Rakel Johannes

Eva-Rakel Johannes


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Bwabwata National Park: Namibia’s best kept safari secret

First off, Bwabwata isn’t your typical national park. Here, people and wildlife share the landscape in a unique conservation area that feels more like a National Geographic special in the making. The park, stretching across a whopping 6 100 square kilometers…

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From Drought to Downpour

Namibia has been experiencing widespread rainfall over the past few weeks, with significant downpours recorded across various regions. The much-needed rainfall, influenced by Tropical Cyclone Jude, has provided some relief to both urban and remote areas, replenishing water sources, rejuvenating…

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Astrotourism: A celestial safari

Beyond the science, Namibia’s indigenous communities have long used stars for navigation, storytelling, and spiritual significance. It’s no surprise that what had begun as an emerging niche in tourism quickly evolved into a specialised fan-favourite for visitors globally. The word…

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Hoba meteorite, a fallen ‘shooting star’!

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), meteorites are meteoroids (space rocks) that travel through the atmosphere of a planet at high speeds, survive those atmospheric pressures and hit the ground. Excitingly enough, Namibia has one of these…

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Celebrating Gondwana’s Women

Namibia, alongside the global community, is set to celebrate International Women’s Day tomorrow and Gondwana Collection Namibia takes this moment to honour the women who are at the heart of its operations. From management to frontline hospitality, female employees play…

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Property of the week:The Delight Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a town noted for its blend of German architecture and the beauty of the coastline, The Delight Swakopmund delivers an experience that lives up to its name. This boutique hotel is a beautiful modern luxury gem and a…

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Omatako mountains: What’s in the name?

Namibia’s Omatako Mountains are a natural feature found in the Otjozondjupa region of central Namibia. With an average elevation of over 1 000m high, the mountains are volcanic relics made of basalt and dolerite. Named from the Otjiherero term for…

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Property of the Week: Zambezi Mubala Lodge

Zambezi Mubala Lodge, located on the banks of the Zambezi River, is a hidden gem that seamlessly blends modern luxury and natural beauty. Located about 40km east of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, this riverbank resort is a tropical…

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