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Kayak to Dolphins and Seals
If you are an active traveller, we recommend the following excursion : a magical kayaking experience on the beautiful lagoon of Walvis Bay. Spectacular bird-life will fascinate and captivate both nature lovers and photographers alike. A peaceful haven for marine creatures, the bay is a precious gem framed by desert and sea – a memory to cherish for a lifetime ! The Kayaking Tours depart in the early morning, kayaking past the lighthouse, around Pelican Point to the seal colonies. You will visit the Cape Fur Seal colony, accompanied by dolphins, pelicans, cormorans and other friendly marine and birdlife. Often, Heavyside Dolphins come to play around the kayaks.
read full articleDesert Tours at Swakopmund
If you are in Swakopmund, we recommend the Living Desert Tour, which is a unique 4×4 adventure which specializes in bringing the desert to life while sharing the awesome beauty of the Namib Desert with travelers from all over the world. The coastal dune belt may seem barren and lifeless to many people, but in fact it is alive with a fascinating variety of little desert adapted animals, which are able to survive on the life-giving fog which consistently rolls in from the cold Atlantic Ocean. Come see the Dancing White Lady Spider cartwheel 44 turns per second down a dune to escape the enemy. Admire the transparent Namib Dune Gecko with webbed feet that are equivalent to snow shoes. Learn about the different beetles and insects and how they survive in the dune desert. Follow in the tracks of a legless Lizard, observe Sand Diving Lizards dancing on the hot sand, Sidewinder Snakes, Desert Chameleons and many more fascinating creatures. Learn about the geology, structure and formation of the desert, and admire the vast and beautiful landscapes while enjoying a…
read full articleEmanya Lodge at Etosha
We welcome the opening of a fresh new Lodge on the western side of Etosha: Emanya Lodge. 27 major species of game roam this Namibian nature reserve, making Emanya@etosha the ideal place for a safari holiday, offering Big 5 game safaris and bird-watching safaris. Privately owned Emanya@etosha Lodge can accommodate up to 60 people and offers ideal conference facilities as well as an idyllic wedding venue overlooking a natural waterhole. Emanya Lodge consists of 20 twin bedded bungalows. Facilities include a Swimming pool, a View point, Lounge and dining area that overlooks a waterhole, a Wine Cellar for wine tasting or private dinners, Internet Facilities, Spa Treatments– Foot spa, driven by the locals. www.emanya.com
read full articleNew Lodge opens at Twyfelfontein
Damara Mopane Lodge, situated 20 km east of Khorixas, officially opened its doors on 01 November and is a good alternative for groups wanting to visit this area. Built in the wattle and daub style under Mopane trees and connected by a labyrinth of paths, the main building and chalets of the lodge look like an African village. The walls are adorned by copies of the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein. Each of the 55 doubleroom chalets (with air conditioning) sits in a vegetable and herb garden surrounded by a low wall. The gardens supply fresh ingredients for supper, which consists of a hot starter followed by a delicious platter. There is a swimming pool for chilling out and a viewing point for relishing sunsets and the star-studded night sky. The lodge at the gates of Damaraland is ideally suited for excursions to Twyfelfontein (130 km), the Petrified Forest (55 km) and the Vingerklip rock stack (50 km).
read full articleNew Lodge opens in the Kalahari
The Kalahari Red Dune Lodge, located eight km south of Kalkrand, opened on 01 October. Arranged around a dry lake, this new property offers 12 rooms, each with a private patio. Activities at the Lodge include hiking and jogging trails and scenic drives, on which giraffe, zebra, and ostrich are likely to be seen. Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is running a project aimed at protecting the devil’s claw plant, threatened by over-exploitation due to the harvesting of its tubers for medicinal purposes. www.redduneslodge.com
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