AYIVOO Journal

Stories, ideas and useful things to know.

Discover places worth knowing, things to do, people to meet, food to try and ideas to make everyday life a little easier.

From travel and local discoveries to practical guides, events and inspiration, the AYIVOO Journal is where we share what we find interesting, useful or simply worth experiencing.

Destinations & Places

Destination guides, regional stories and places to discover across Namibia.

Destinations & PlacesSep 12, 20267 min

Luderitz: first-trip guide for travellers

Luderitz, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesSep 9, 20263 min

The Zambezi region: Namibia along the rivers

Rivers, floodplains and birdlife offer a different view of Namibia’s northeast. Discover the landscapes and everyday life of the Zambezi region.

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Destinations & PlacesSep 4, 20264 min

Walvis Bay: lagoon, harbour and Atlantic dunes

Explore the different sides of Walvis Bay, from its working harbour and flamingo-filled lagoon to the dunes of Sandwich Harbour.

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Destinations & PlacesSep 1, 20268 min

Fish River Canyon: first-trip guide for travellers

Fish River Canyon, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 31, 20263 min

Swakopmund: Atlantic air and desert adventures

Make room for coastal walks, time in town and outings into the Namib. Discover how Swakopmund can fit into a journey through Namibia.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 26, 20263 min

Lüderitz and Kolmanskop: wind, sea and diamond history

From Lüderitz harbour to the sand-filled houses of Kolmanskop, explore a coast shaped by the Atlantic, the desert and its mining past.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 20, 20268 min

Zambezi Region: first-trip guide for travellers

Zambezi Region, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 17, 20262 min

Etosha: a safari at the water’s edge

At Etosha, waiting by a waterhole is part of the safari. Discover the wildlife, the salt pan and the choices that shape a visit.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 10, 20264 min

Fish River Canyon: a journey into Namibia’s south

Viewpoints, shifting light and a demanding hiking route: discover different ways to experience Fish River Canyon and plan time in the south.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 9, 20267 min

Skeleton Coast: first-trip guide for travellers

Skeleton Coast, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesAug 2, 20264 min

Sossusvlei: dunes in a changing light

Red dunes, the trees of Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon: discover the details that make a visit to Sossusvlei worth taking slowly.

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Destinations & PlacesJul 25, 20264 min

Damaraland: rock landscapes and signs of life

Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the Brandberg and desert-adapted wildlife: discover the details that bring Damaraland’s vast landscapes into focus.

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Destinations & PlacesJul 17, 20267 min

Walvis Bay: first-trip guide for travellers

Walvis Bay, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesJul 5, 20268 min

Swakopmund: first-trip guide for travellers

Swakopmund, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesJun 24, 202611 min

Sossusvlei: first-trip guide for travellers

Sossusvlei, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesJun 12, 20268 min

Etosha National Park: first-trip guide for travellers

Etosha National Park, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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Destinations & PlacesJun 1, 202619 min

Windhoek without the panic: getting your first 24 hours in Namibia right

First trip to Namibia? Hosea Kutako or Eros, a night in town or straight on the road, the order to book things in, a ready-to-send message and a checklist before leaving Windhoek.

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Destinations & PlacesJun 1, 20269 min

Damaraland: first-trip guide for travellers

Damaraland, Namibia: a practical first-trip guide for travellers. Plan timing, local providers, safety checks and Ayivoo links.

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