Namibia is a rock-star road trip destination with its open plains, long uninterrupted gravel roads and diverse landscapes. Melanie van Zyl shares her top 10 unmissable pitstops to break the journey.
Five walking trails to tackle right now
The summer rains were bountiful, the veld is lush, and there will never be a better time to embark on a guided walk in a national park. Hlengiwe Magagula, co-author of Walking Safaris of South Africa, picks five top choices to lure you into the wilds on foot. Continue reading Five walking trails to tackle right now
Is the mystery of fairy circles solved at last?
Researchers say they are closer to solving the riddle of Africa’s so-called fairy circles, round patches of land where nothing grows. Found in the dry landscape of the Northern Cape, parts of Namibia and southern Angola, this natural phenomenon has intrigued scientists for years. By Karin Theron
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