1.4.2010 Magnificent mountains, unique fynbos vegetation, glorious seascapes, wetlands, vineyards, golden fields, citrus orchards, semi-desert, half a dozen nature conservation areas and the extraordinary bloom of wild flowers in spring – there is much to discover ... mehr... 27.5.2009 My fascination with West Coast National Park started with a story featuring a charming old cottage overlooking turquoise waters and unspoilt beaches. A cosy place with a stoep for hot summer afternoons and a fire roaring in the grate on chilly autumn and winter evenings. mehr... 27.5.2009 Franschhoek, the ‘French corner’ of South Africa, is cleverly capitalizing on its French heritage of excellent wines and a culinary tradition which is regarded as one of the best in the world. Many of the wine estates, guesthouses, restaurants and shops have ... mehr... 27.5.2009 People don´t ask “where is Gobabeb?”, they ask “what is Gobabeb”. First of all, it is the place of the fig tree, original in Khoekhoegowab (Nama): !Nomabeb – where the usually dry river bed of the Kuiseb river negotiates a rocky bottle neck in the Namib Naukluft Park . mehr... 27.5.2009 Being an arid country aptly named after a desert, Namibia is not generally associated with recreational diving. Though the country boasts a coastline extending over 1500 kilometres the oceanic conditions are mostly unfavourable for diving due to strong currents, rough seas and poor visibility. mehr... 27.5.2009 Travelling to the Waterberg Plateau Park resembles a journey back in time. This holds true both in a geological sense and in the context of Namibia’s history.
From a scientific perspective a visit to Waterberg feels like a trip to the past, providing a rare glimpse into the genesis of the earth. mehr... 27.5.2009 It is a recurring and distinctly Namibian phenomenon: As soon as a public holiday presents the chance for some relaxation over a long weekend, thousands of vacationers flock to the coast.
Feeling pressed for time most of these travellers use the main tarred ... mehr... 1.11.2007 The postcard panorama unfolding at the lookout point at Hobas is one of Namibia’s most famous sights. From up there the Fish River seems formidable and aloof. If you want to experience the canyon’s uniqueness at close range you first have to climb down 550 ... mehr... 1.11.2007 I remember feeling out of place when Sefofane’s Cessna Caravan finally touched down on a so-called airstrip. We had landed on a hardly recognisable sandy strip next to the Khumib River in the Skeleton Coast Park in the far north west of Namibia. We were surrounded by the desert, ... mehr... 1.11.2007 It had to be something out of the ordinary, with inherent qualities appealing to curiosity, a spirit of adventure and sporting ambition. It had to involve unspoiled nature and seclusion, and it definitely had to be something that could not be found in some or other travel guide or brochure. mehr... |
