There is fun to be had...sandboarding

Sandboarding in Namibia

Blessings for Christmas!

We wish all our friends and visitors the most wonderfully blessed Christmas ever!

Christmas fun

Come here baby...

Hmmm, I don't think he has honourable intentions

 

Only in Namibia

LOL

Special SADC rates

Klick on the link to view special rates for SADC visitors to Namibia.
http://www.namibiatourism.com.na/uploadedFiles/NamibiaTourism/Consumer/About_NTB/Marketing/NTB-SADC%20Specials.pdf

The Blonde Land

Once you've been around Namibia a couple of times you start recognising the same faces, year after year. We call them "sandbox addicts", because they save all their leisure time, their sick leave, their annual vacations and their long weekends to slip across the borders and visit their beloved best spots. They've come to play in the world's largest sandbox: Namibia. And they will not be disappointed.

Respecting a lone survivor

Magic about the sea

“There was a magic about the sea. People were drawn to it. People wanted to love by it, swim in it, play in it, look at it. It was a living thing that is as unpredictable as a great stage actor: it could be calm and welcoming, opening its arms to embrace it’s audience one moment, but then could explode with its stormy tempers, flinging people around, wanting them out, attacking coastlines, breaking down islands. It had a playful side too, as it enjoyed the crowd, tossed the children about, knocked lilos over, tipped over windsurfers, occasionally gave sailors helping hands; all done with a secret little chuckle” - Cecelia Ahern

It is all about attitude!

Backpacker

Getaway Magazine September issue. Vista of burnt orange and blood-red dunes in the NamibRand Nature Reserve.

My heart will always beat to an African drum....

My heart will always beat to an African drum....

TripAdvisor new review

Ian Spurlock

Trenton, New Jersey

 

“No complaints, only praises.”

Reviewed October 14, 2012 NEW

 

I spent six nights at the Vogelstrand Guesthouse and, while I can't say I have a single complaint, I have many compliments. The location, while a few km from the center of town, offered a nice refuge to which you could retreat to either collect your thoughts or plan your next adventure in the area. Owners Hannelie and Stephen go out of their way to engage you in thoughtful conversation to find out just exactly what you're looking for in the Swakop region and Namibia as a whole. They are a wealth of knowledge and a resource as valuable as any guidebook I've come across.

This dedication carries over the the accommodations as well, with good parking, clean, spacious rooms, and various breakfast choices to start your day. Also a good complimentary WiFi connection. Overall a great value and in my eyes perfect for the traveller with an open mind and a flexible agenda. It helped tie together what came to be a perfect vacation.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298357-d1756319-Reviews-Vogelstrand_Guesthouse-Swakopmund.html

Redecorated the Pearl Suite

Main Bedroom in the Pearl Suite

Second Bedroom in the Pearl Suite

 

TripAdvisor Review

LATEST TRIPADVISOR REVIEW

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298357-d1756319-Reviews-Vogelstrand_Guesthouse-Swakopmund.html

“Comfortable, clean, modern....”

Reviewed October 12, 2012 NEW

Found this very easily with a simple google map of Swakopmund and well sign posted near the guest house. And what a very pleasant place it is. Bright, helpful and informative greeting set the standard for service throughout our short stay. A modern bright airy building with immaculately clean and comfortable rooms. All facilities, hairdryer, tea and coffee making etc and speedy wifi. Secure parking through the electronic main gate. We were given the honeymoon suite which consisted of two bedroom, the room also having a balcony with table and chairs so you could have an outside view over this part of Swakopmund. Breakfast is served in the dining room, usual buffet choice for juice, tea, coffee, cereal and bread with eggs and bacon cooked to your choice. All very nice. Tug in town and Kucki’s pub can be recommended. And although it is 5 minutes drive into town, if it’s just a beach walk you want, that is easily accessible a couple of minutes away.

Why visit Namibia?

1. The Namib at 80 million years, is the oldest desert in the world. Namibia itself is characterized by vast open spaces, breathtaking scenery and great contrasts – ocean, dunes, mountains and deserts.

2. The world’s highest sand dunes are at Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
 

3. Easily accessible wilderness paradises such as the Etosha National Park. The Waterburg Plateau National Park, the Fish River Canyon, the Namib Rand Private Game Reserve and the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
 

4. Namibia offers great value for international visitors.
 

5. A diverse range of lodges, tented camps and guesthouses to suit all budgets.
 

6. Namibia is a popular self-drive destination with some of the best infrastructure in Africa.
 

7. Namibia boasts two spectacular deserts – the Kalahari Desert and Namib Desert, each with distinctive wildlife and scenery. Desert adapted wildlife such as rhino, and elephant are fascinating creatures.
 

8. Diverse cultures from San Bushman, Portuguese and German influences to the Himba people still living their age-old traditional lifestyles. San paintings and engravings can be seen in the Kaokoveld and Damaraland.
 

9. The Namib and Damaraland offer remarkably clear skies for astonomers and keen star gazers.
 

10. The country offers superb birding and game viewing, including the coastal areas. Excellent fishing is available along the coast as well as from the banks of the Kavango and Kunene Rivers on the Northern borders.

We could think of many more, but why don't you come and see for yourself?

With thanks to http://www.barefoot-namibia.com/tenreasons.html

Swakop action!

Up for some action in Swakopmund!

N$3 billion investment for Walvis Bay harbour

The Lioness is commissioned - At least N$3 billion worth of investment expected towards the expansion of the port of Walvis Bay and other development projects surrounding the harbour facilities will see to it that Namibia will play a major role as the logistics and transport hub for southern Africa for the foreseeable future. Niël Terblanché, Namib Times.

Vogelstrand Guesthouse is an intimate owner managed bed and breakfast guesthouse situated in Vogelstrand, Swakopmund. Hannelie is a native Swakopmunder and her hosting specialty combines perfectly with Stephen's culinary skills! We have purposely limited our establishment to 8 rooms to enable us to give premium attention to our guests. Each room has its own entrance.
We guarantee outstanding personal service set against a backdrop of spacious individually designed rooms. Enjoy a feeling of privacy but also incredible space, peace and tranquility.

Time is often the only limitation to experiencing Swakopmund. We will be happy to assist you in planning your activities.