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Elephant more “valuable” than a human?
The conflict between villagers and wild animals in northern Namibia is intensifying. In October and November, a pack of lions caused an uproar in the Kunene region. In two cases, it invaded kraals and raged among the small cattle. In total, around 250 goats and sheep...
Wild horses fight for survival
The situation of the wild horses in the southern Namib desert near Aus is becoming increasingly critical. As the Namibia Wild Horses Foundation announced in mid-November, the urgently needed winter rains in the area did not materialise. Man helps in a threefold way –...
Rhinos saved from bush fire
Shortly after it got dark, Ghaub suddenly got into a flap: fire alarm! After a lightning strike, the grass on the high plateau of the farm was on fire. Fuelled by the wind, the wall of fire moved down the slope of the mountain and approached the wilderness area of the...
110 years of cultivation at Otjosongombe
The area of today's nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness celebrates this year a milestone birthday: 110 years ago began the operation on the then newly founded farm Otjosongombe. Immigrated from Germany,the farmer was the grandson of a well-known composer... More in...
Lying level with Central Europe
Ondekaremba does not really have guests who are struggling with jet lag. The majority of Namibia tourists arriving at the airport come from Central Europe. The time difference is one hour. And as from now on, for six months a year the watches do not need to be reset...
Rhino baby with swollen leg
At the tender age of six months, one of the two rhino babies at Ghaub would have already been doomed to die if it were not for the help of man: A wound on the right foreleg became infected and the leg swelled. The mission of the veterinarian and his assistants was not...
Rare black mongoose at the Plateau Lodge?
This small agile predator caused a debate among experts which lasted for decades; only in 2008 was it granted status of a species: the black mongoose. It is considered very rare. However, in the Waterberg Plateau Lodge black mongooses are often seen milling around...
Shortened queues at the airport
Namibia holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief: The waiting time at the entry and departure counters at the International Hosea Kutako Airport near Windhoek has been significantly reduced. Since end of September the officials waive part of the procedure of the new...