Campsite of the month
Forty kilometres east of Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Mubala Camp is idyllically set on the water’s edge in a grove of tall, shady trees. For...
Gondwana Collection Campsites
In Namibia, we love the outdoors and camping is an important component of those outdoor experiences. So come and delight in this rugged and...
Camping Equipment
The advancement of technology has definitely made camping easier for everyone. Preparation is therefore essential for that upcoming camping adventure in Namibia, and having...
Cycling
Second time’s a charm – Gondwana enters teams for the 2018...
It is not a surprise that Gondwana Collection is on this mountain biking roller-coaster for the second time on 7 December 2018, with two social...
Dashing through the Desert – Gondwana Kaas en Wyn
Have you heard of the unique four man Gondwana Collection team that is gearing up for the Nedbank Desert Dash? The Kaas en Wyn...
So you want to Dash?
Having spent an agonizing 10 minutes in front of an internet connected device, waiting for the magical time of 10:00 am, you click on...
Fishing
Handle undersize fish with care
Holiday time! Fun, joy and fishing on the beach! Every year thousands of Namibians and visitors from neighbouring countries visit the coastal towns of...
Private sector pays for communal fish wardens
Fish wardens of the Sikunga Conservancy pulled an illegal net containing 341 fish from a tributary of the Zambezi in September this year (2018)....
Memories of Meob Bay
Growing up along the Transkei coast in South Africa, and having a father and grandfather who were keen fishermen, and a great grandfather who...
Essential Hiking Gear
Are you embarking on your very first hike?
If yes, here are important gear needed when hiking the Klipspringer Trail that you can purchase at...
Canyon Klipspringer Trail
The Canyon Klipspringer is a great way for the adventurous and fit hikers to explore the Fish River Canyon uniquely. This trail is 4...
Gondwana Canyon Park
Set off into the winding trails, with the fresh cold wind lightly over your face as you make your way through this rugged and...
Small birds of prey in Namibia’s cities
Especially in drought years, many species of birds still find food in towns and settlements. The green oases provide shelter, food and water. Countless...
Research on Carmine Bee-eaters
Mark Boorman from Swakopmund and I ringed a total of 530 Carmine Bee-eaters of the breeding colony between Zambezi Mubala Camp (previously Island View...
Flying underwater
The brownish-black and white plumage typical of the juvenile birds was already there, but the young Pied Avocet, which was foraging on the water's...
Photography
We are stepping onto an island…
The grey ribbon of the tar road carries an endless array of enormous trucks, crowded minibuses, pick-ups packed to capacity, donkey carts, bakkies, fancy...
Sunset photography – Tips from an expert
Africa, the continent of perfect sunsets – and as it seems, every single evening. The term sunset photography must have been coined in Namibia,...
Camera Gear & Accessories
While you enjoy your adventure in Namibia and you seem to be in need of camera equipment or just simply need to dust off...
Off the beaten track
