01 Aug 2008
Wow! Divava got the story absolutely right.
Leading Lodges of Africa have developed quite a portfolio of establishments in Namibia over the past few years. Of course, several of their competitors have been pretty busy too. And the tourism industry continues to astound everyone here in the country with its rapid growth.
04 Jul 2008
Ntwala Island Lodge, where serenity, nature and style delightfully and seamlessly unite.
You’ll discover Ntwala Island Lodge in practically the most easterly enclave of Namibia, sitting amidst a tiny island at the Mambova Rapids on the mighty Zambezi River itself. And what a discovery! As you disembark from one of Ntwala’s own boats, you’ll stroll towards [...]
06 Jun 2008
Guest Farm Corona, sublime in the very heart of nature itself.
I have lived, with Brenda my wife, in the Namib Desert for several years, even qualifying in the year 2000 as a trained Namib Desert Guide through NATH (The Namibian Academy for Tourism and Hospitality); so we know the desert quite well, yet as [...]
30 May 2008
Anglers could not wish for more at Island View Lodge, birders too.
It all began like this; your hosts at Island View Lodge, owners Mike & Stephanie Cavanagh, together with their son Garth and daughters Claire & Cindy, always were avid anglers. The family spent at least three weeks annually fishing various spots on either the [...]
02 May 2008
Super new charabancs make finding the Little Five even more fun.
A bit of a Land Rover fundi is Chris Nel, and as enthusiastic and knowledgeable a guide as you’ll ever meet. Chris has just had two Land Rover vehicles converted to his own spec, designed for the particular needs of his own company, Living Desert [...]
03 Sep 2006
See, and even do, things the Bushmen way….
It is really refreshing to find a homespun tourism enterprise where the owners are hands-on, willing to share their huge experience and local knowledge with guests whilst being particularly careful not to over-expose the activities they promote.
24 May 2005
The third Rostock Fly-In is yet again another resounding success, and great fun, for all those involved.
The third annual fly-in held last weekend at Rostock Ritz proved a major success, much enjoyed by pilots and spectators alike. Meticulously organised by lodge owner Wolfgang ‘Kucki’ Kuhhirt,
25 Mar 2005
A definition of delightful desolation.