Articles tagged with "Namibia"
Namibia for senior travelers: why the driving is the deciding factor, choosing guided or fly-in over self-drive, managing heat and altitude, and evacuation cover.
Accessible travel in Namibia: why the road network helps, which lodges work, what Sossusvlei and Etosha actually require, and the questions to ask.
Namibia and heritage reconnection: the 1904–1908 Herero and Nama genocide, the German colonial record, the liberation struggle, and where this history is legible.
Namibia’s festivals: the marula fruit festival on the UNESCO list, Windhoek Karneval and Oktoberfest, Independence Day, and the solemn Herero commemorations.
Namibian culture and etiquette: the languages, greetings, Herero dress and its history, why Himba tourism is fraught, and the rules about photography.
Namibian food explained: kapana street beef, oshifima and mahangu, omajowa mushrooms, game meat, the German colonial legacy in the bakeries, and what to drink.
Staying safe in Namibia: why the road is the main risk, where malaria actually is, desert heat and water, wildlife rules, and where advisories are published.
Getting around Namibia: why most visitors drive themselves, how to handle gravel roads safely, the fly-in alternative, and the distances involved.
What to pack for Namibia: layers for a desert that freezes at night, a windproof for the foggy coast, dust protection, and what a self-drive trip needs.
Money in Namibia: the Namibian dollar and the South African rand, why the rand works here but the dollar does not work there, cards, and cash for the road.