August 2011
Welcome to Namibia, a birders’ paradise.

INTRODUCTION Namibia is a vast country with a surface area of 824 268 km2, it is about four times the size of the United Kingdom and 27 times the size of Belgium. Blessed with bountiful sunshine, an abundance of wildlife and an intriguing variety of flora and fauna. Attributes that make it a …

We have exciting news!  Follow us, @safariwisecomna on twitter and become a friend on http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/safariwise?v=wall :and you stand the chance of winning an amazing safari in Namibia. Reading through these hallowed SAFARI pages, there’s no escaping from the fact that we’re heading into the PEAK season and with it another bracing NORTHERN HEMISPHERE winter. But…..

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” – Vincent van Gogh Van Gogh, must have been dreaming of Africa at the time of this Epiphany. For it is only the starry expanse of Africa which could induce such nostalgic, reminiscence. Van Gogh was by…..

Is Namibian travel Statistics reliable? Statistics as your motivation, to live your dream? Live that African adventure! “Statistics has proven that 80% of Statistics, are made up on the spot.” Should this Statistic be a cause for concern? I think not. I am sure, if asked, we could come up with a multitude of Stats…..

Why, Travel to Namibia? Safety and Affordability, as Motivation. Namibia, one of the least travelled and explored, wildlife destinations on the African Continent. “these aren’t really travel-specific challenges — these are things that can apply to life in general. Think of travel as a metaphor for how you live your life at home.” Everyone needs…..

The great Tuskers may have been aquatic, so it seems from research, done at The University of Melbourne. Early elephants may have started out as water dwelling(aquatic) animals, and the trunk was used as a built in snorkel. That’s how researcher Ann P. Gaeth and colleagues at the University of Melbourne in Australia interpret evidence…..

Birds Keep Track of Time It has been debated whether a bird remembers certain things, such as where food has been stored as well as whether, it is still fresh. In order to validate this hypothesis, The University of California at Davis has commissioned a study to test this theory. If a glass of milk…..

Ten Tips for An Enjoyable flight. 1. Boarding and disembarking by row Boarding your flight is straight forward – simply join the queue when invited. Once on board, carry your luggage directly in front or directly behind, as luggage carried to the side will leave a path of destruction (and more than a few headaches)…..

A safari’s success is usually measured by the number of animals you’ve seen along the way. We’re not talking zebra and various antelope, but the big 5, the spectacular lion kill, a baby giraffe — something that makes you feel you have witnessed something truly special. Here are some tips that will help you maximize…..