June, 9 2017 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia,
Stories & History
Did you know the first Afrikaans text was written in Arabic?
If you live in a southern African country, it is likely that you can speak or have at...
May, 19 2017 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia
Did you know Namibia has its very own Dead Sea?
Hidden within the Namib Desert, a short stretch past the point of no return but a few...
April, 14 2017 in
Gondwana Collection,
Namibia Travel Tips
Where is the Quiver Tree Forest in Namibia?
Linking nicely with last week’s Giant Playground…the Quiver Tree Forest is a great...
April, 7 2017 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia,
Namibia Travel Tips
What is the Giant’s Playground in Namibia?
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a group of young giants frolicking amongst stone...
January, 27 2017 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia,
Stories & History
What does Gondwana mean?
The Gondwana Collection is celebrating its 21st birthday this year (2017). To the public...
November, 18 2016 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia,
Food in Namibia
Why Namibians like Shandy
The shandy has always been a popular drink in Namibia. From the refreshing, icy rock...
November, 11 2016 in
Gondwana Collection,
Namibia Travel Tips
Why the Dragon’s Breath Cave in Namibia is so special
Namibia is generally known as an arid country, with soft desert sand and harsh waterless...
September, 23 2016 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia
Surfing Donkey Bay in Namibia
The surf’s up in Namibia and we didn’t even know about it! Well I am sure everyone keyed...
September, 2 2016 in
Namibia Story,
Himba tribe Namibia
How do Namibian Himbas see colour?
Most of us have remained unaware of this interesting topic, but there is a question that...
January, 22 2016 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia,
Ecology & Nature
Why is the Jackal called a trickster?
Like the fox in European folklore, the jackal is often represented in African folk tales...
January, 15 2016 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia
The fountain of doubt - Namibia's Twyfelfontein
The Twyfelfontein engravings have received worldwide acclaim over the years, yet little...
December, 18 2015 in
Gondwana Collection Namibia,
Stories & History
How the cantaloupe melon received it's name spanspek
Lady Juana Maria Smith loved and was loved wherever she went. Those who met her on her...
