Category Archives: Tourism

Walvis Bay – More birds

Posted on 30 October, 2013 by Anders

Yes, you can see more than Flamingos in Walvis Bay. Like Pelicans! And the picture above will give you an idea of how big Pelicans are! Reminds me of the flying boats of the 1930’s. And the rest of this … Continue reading →

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Walvis Bay – Flamingo

Posted on 26 October, 2013 by Anders

We were staying at Egumbo lodge, overlooking The Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the richest and most important wetlands in southern Africa. The lagoon has been here for more than 3000 years and during summer time you can see up to 250 … Continue reading →

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Driving to Walvis Bay

Posted on 21 October, 2013 by Anders

Midterm break. Girls off from school from Friday to Monday and we had a lot of things to do at the coast. Let’s go! For some reason we ended up on the dirt road to Swakopmund instead of the one … Continue reading →

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Omaruru – Evening Shade

Posted on 16 October, 2013 by Anders

On our last visit in Omaruru we stayed at a place called “Evening Shade”. It opened quite recently. I read about it somewhere and thought it looked interesting. It was! Opposite the Shell gas station, at 116 Wilhelm Zeraua Road … Continue reading →

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Omaruru – Kashana

Posted on 15 October, 2013 by Anders

My first stay in Omaruru was in January this year on our way back from Spitzkoppe. We stayed one night at Kashana, a very nice lodge on the southern side of the river but close to the city centre. We … Continue reading →

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Omaruru, the old Swedish town in Namibia

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by Anders

During the 1860’s the Swede Charles Anderson was running a trading station in Otjimbingwe, situated on the road between Walvis bay and Windhoek. In Otjimbingwe you also found two Herero leaders with their people. One was Wilhelm Zeraua (seen above … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Fish River Canyon

Posted on 9 October, 2013 by Anders

Let’s visit one of our absolute favourite places in Namibia – Fish River Lodge! From Windhoek it is an eight hour drive. And well worth it (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Fish River Lodge It is the most astounding … Continue reading →

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Tourism – Aus, Lüderitz and Kolmanskop

Posted on 8 October, 2013 by Anders

If you start in Windhoek, follow the B1 south to Keetmanshoop and then turn right on the B4 you have some very special places ahead (click on head-lines, not on photos!): The wild horses of Aus A group of wild … Continue reading →

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Tourism – south and southwest

Posted on 6 October, 2013 by Anders

You don’t have to go to far away from Windhoek to find interesting places to visit. Here is a list of posts from trips to the south and south-west of Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): Camping in Namibia – … Continue reading →

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Tourism close to Windhoek

Posted on 30 September, 2013 by Anders

Below you find links to posts on tourism near Windhoek (click on head-lines, not on photos!): N/a’an ku sê Getting here is easy. Leave Windhoek towards the international airport and follow the signs. It is a great place! Cheetah At N/a’an … Continue reading →

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