Visit cities like Vail, Colorado, or Zermatt, Switzerland, and you’ll find evidence of their main industry the moment you step into town. If you were unaware of their ski-resort status before you a...

During a two-week stint with the NGO Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA), volunteers can make a tangible difference in the survival of elephants and subsistence farmers by constructing an elephant-...

Namibia is extremely proud of its diversity and German roots, and locals like to celebrate with loud and colorful festivals. One of the must-see events on Namibia’s cultural calendar is the Windhoe...

Namibia lies at the southern edge of the Tropic of Capricorn. The climate is classified as subtropical, and the Subtropical High Pressure Belt gives Namibia clear skies and 300 days of sunshine a y...

Namibia’s history is characterized by the different groups that have migrated to the country throughout the years, creating a cultural melting pot. From the original Bushmen, otherwise known as the...

The most current visa information can be found on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in Washington, DC (http://www.namibianembassyusa.org) which lists which nationalities have to...

Language With a history of a number of different ethnic groups and occupation by the Germans and South Africans, there was never really one primary language spoken in Namibia. Before the country’s ...

Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport The primary gateway into Namibia is Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, which serves the capital. The hub was named after the country’s Herero l...

Namibia Taxis and Car Rental The major cities of Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Swakopmund have a number of private taxi operators taking visitors to the different destinations around town. Whenever poss...