Namibia: video of Waterberg Park ruined mission station | Развалины дома миссионеров Ватерберга Намибия

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Ruins of mission station in Waterberg National Park, northern Namibia

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Waterberg Plateau Park in northern Namibia has some unique remains of San burial sites as well as mud brick ruins of the old mission station. Here missionary Olpp cared for many Hereros after the Battle of Waterberg.

Mission station's ruins

The ruins are just a short walk down from the camp's restaurant. Some old household items, broken bottles, kitchenware pieces can be found around the site beneath stone-hard clay surface.

Find at mission station

As in most of Southern Africa, the first human inhabitants of Waterberg were San tribesmen (Bushmen). Their rock engravings believed to be several thousand years old can still be viewed at Waterberg near the northern edge of the plateau mountain. A small group of the Bushmen were still living according to their traditional lifestyle on the plateau as late as in the late 60s. In 19th century some Damara and Herero herders also visited Waterberg occasionally while Damara tribesmen left at later stage due to conflicts with Hereros.

German colonial administration established a police post at the foot of Waterberg Plateau in 1896. A large red brick police station was built and opened in 1908. The station was operational till 1955 and fell into disuse and disrepair after that.

Old German police station building, now restaurant

The historical police station was refurbished and repaired later on and now serves as a restaurant of NWR Bernabe De La Bat Rest Camp. It is located half way between reception of the camp and bungalows near foot of the plateau.

Old German police station building, now restaurant

Waterberg Plateau and foothills around it were the scene of one of the major battles in 1904 Nama/Herero uprising against German colonial administration of GSWA (German South West Africa).

Schutztruppe at Waterberg Plateau

While numerous, Hereros lost this last and the most decisive battle and had to fled to now Omaheke Region and further to dry and inhospitable British Bechuanaland, now Botswana, resulting in almost two thirds of population wiped out.

The graves of German soldiers who lost their lives at the Waterberg battle, as well as typhoid victims' graves, more numerous, can still be seen near the Bernabe De La Bat Rest Camp at the base of the park, a short walk from camp's reception building. It is secluded and well-maintained.

Military cemetery at Waterberg

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Sijwa Project by African Monarch Lodges

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Launch of THE SIJWA PROJECT BY AFRICAN MONARCH LODGES

What is The Sijwa Project?
It’s the re-purposing and re-inventing of all recyclable waste from the African Monarch Lodges; Nambwa Tented Lodge and Kazile Island Lodge, on the Kwando River of the Zambezi Region of Namibia, and from the local community, into exquisite saleable craft and art.

It’s also an organic permaculture nursery to supply food for local people and lodge guests (mitigating the air and road miles lodge food usually travels). The sandy soil is enhanced by composted food-waste and super-strength worm juice, given a boost by the occasional dollop of elephant dung!

It’s also a cultural village, artisanal skills training center, a beehive project, a free-range egg scheme and a junior ranger training venue. Plus, it’s an indigenous tree nursery for visitors to buy and plant a tree to offset their carbon footprint, looked after by a local ‘tree guardian’ to ensure a better chance of survival against nibbling goats.

The Chief Was Shocked!

Plastic recycling is a passion of Chief Mayuni after a conversation he once had with a tourist on a flight who made a negative remark that “plastic is a flower in Namibia, because it is everywhere” The Chief was shocked and as he drove back to the North he realised the truth of the statement and decided to put his mind to changing this in his sizable realm.

When Chief Mayuni learned of Tinolla and Dusty’s plans he released Sijwa - a traditional meeting place within his area in the Mayuni Conservancy of Bwabwata National Park, Zambezi, in the very heart of KAZA (Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area) - for this joint venture with the community. After listening carefully to all the presentations, he gave his personal blessing at a large gathering of dignitaries, international media and conservation role players on 17 November 2018 at Sijwa.

With a surplus of passion in everything they put their minds to, Tinolla and Dusty demonstrate a ‘go big or go home!’ kind of attitude and the Sijwa Project is no exception! They’ve just broken ground (literally and metaphorically) at Sijwa to upgrade some of the derelict buildings into workshops.

“This vision is bigger than us - we occupy a tiny space on this planet – but we know the Sijwa Project will make a real difference and demonstrate how people and wildlife can live sustainably together.”

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Namibia: Otjikoto Lake, mysterious nature wonder | Тайна Озера Очикото Намибия

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Lake Otjikoto: Namibia's bottomless attraction, mystery of drowned cannons & wonder of nature

One of the most mysterious attraction, Lake Otjikoto, is found around 20 km north Tsumeb, a mining center of Namibia.

Lake Otjikoto is located on a land which was once a part of a farm owned by Tsumeb Corporation Ltd mine. The lake is a popular stop by for a many of local and foreign travellers each day. It is a deep and wide structure, formed thousands of years ago as a result of the collapse of dolomite rocks arch. It is surrounded by different plentiful vegetation, including the rare python tree. The rock roof collapsed due to underwater weathering and stress.

The lake is 120 m long and 100 m wide. Its depth remains a mystery to this day due to the fact that nobody has ever reached lake's bottom. “The water underneath is running, and gives a lot of pressure as one goes deep down. The water pressure is so large that it can even damage a diver's ears. The furthest some divers have gone is 145 m deep.

Another interesting Otjikoto Lake's feature is that it becomes wider closer to the bottom.

Many tourists stop to visit the Lake Otji­koto heritage site daily to view it, the structures and surroundings, getting history facts about the lake. A craft shop selling crafts from the Hai-//om San bushmen people who live in surroundings of the lake is also on site.

Apart from being a tourist attraction, the lake is also a good source of agricultural water. It irrigates two nearby farms, and also supplies a nearby location with water. The water is confirmed to be safe for irrigation and household use.

During the First World War (1914-1918), as Germany mobilized soldiers and resources from its colonies, including Namibia, then German South West Africa, the Germans were mining copper at the Tsumeb mine. The copper was shipped to Germany as a war supply. Mining requires vast amounts of water and the Germans drew water from the lake to the mine using a steam pump, still staying on the lake edge. Metal pipes from the lake to the mine at Tsumeb are still visible, also in a good condition.

After losing in battles to the Allied Forces during the war, the German troops threw all their guns and ammunition into the lake, including cannons, machine guns and other heavy weapons. Some have been retrieved over the past years and are displayed in the Tsumeb Museum.

Others are still at the bottom of the lake, with no chance of ever being pulled out. Although deep and dangerous, Lake Otjikoto is a scene of divers training exercises.

Divers from the Namibian Police in Windhoek, Kavango and Oshakati regions and some divers from private schools and clubs come here for training. Otjikoto Lake, surrounded by rocks, can be dangerous - it is advisable not to come too close to lake's edge due to a danger of a person falling in. The chances of surviving are slim because there are no divers or rescue equipment on site. However no drowning had been reported since German postman Johannes Stephanus Cook drowned here while swimming with friends on 16 October 1927. His body was never found.

Lake Otjikoto is open from Monday to Sunday: 08h00 - 17h00.

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Namibia: purchasing agricultural land

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How can a foreigner purchase Agricultural land in Namibia?

With eleven ethnic groups living in peaceful harmony, Namibia is equipped with a rather wonderful history. Since gaining its independence from South Africa in 1990, the country has had a stable democratic government with the president as the head of state. With a population of approximately 2.3 million people and an area of 824,300 km2, Namibia offers large farmlands as an excellent foreign investment opportunity.

Namibia’s unique location next to the Atlantic Ocean further unlocks the potential benefits for international trade with focus on import and export. Its neighbouring countries like South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe act as easy gateways to exploring the far ends of the African continent and the wonders it has to offer.

The country is rich in minerals like uranium, gold, copper, zinc and diamond as well as in the agricultural and commercial sectors that make up a large part of its economy. Tourism and commercial hunting farms further aid in the country’s economy especially considering the employment opportunities it offers.

Namibia’s agricultural land is mainly divided into communal and commercial farm lands, offering excellent investment opportunities for foreigners. The Minister of Lands and Resettlement is responsible for giving consent of land trading where the title deed can be registered in both the investor’s personal name or another legal entity such as a corporation or a company.

With high rainfalls in the northern areas reaching an average of 450 to 500 mm per annum, the main farming practice is cattle farming where farm sizes reach an average 5,000 ha. In the south, rainfalls average 150 mm per annum and sheep farming is the dominant activity, including mutton and karakul pelt production that make up for a good amount of export to South Africa and Europe. Unlike in the north, the south offers an average of 10,000 ha of farm land due to its lower carrying capacity. Namibia’s lack of self-sufficiency in grains, vegetables and fruit calls for imports from South Africa although the country’s increasing popularity for game farms and tourism surely makes up for the inefficiency.

With the government enacting land ownership laws, a foreign investor must obtain the consent of the Minister of Lands and Resettlement prior to directly purchasing a land. In other instances, such land may also be indirectly purchased by purchasing shares in a company or corporation that owns the land, however, bypassing the consent forms only allows up to 49% of the shares to be purchased. The other 51% must be owned and registered to a Namibian citizen or legal entity.

Another requirement is the ‘certificate of waiver’ that the land owner must possess in order to make the farm land eligible for sale, regardless of the nationality of the buyer. This comes due to the government’s right to preferential ownership of the land, meaning that the government’s interest in any commercial farm land is a priority before any other investor. In turn, the government’s interest or disinterest in a commercial farm land is represented by issuing a certificate of waiver. Recent practices involve the Minister of Lands and Resettlement in issuing a certificate of waiver corresponding only to a specific buyer, though the legality of such a certificate remains to be scrutinized.

Agricultural land transactions are considered special endeavours and may require prior consultation with a legal representative. With the additional help of an accountant, one may be further assured of their investment decisions while limiting the possibility of transgressions against the Land Reform Act.

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Night lightning in Windhoek, Namibia | Ночная гроза в столице Намибии

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Night lightning in Windhoek, Namibia | Ночная гроза в столице Намибии

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Namibia video: A man cleaning fish with pelicans closely watching

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A man cleaning fish with pelicans closely watching | Чистка рыбы с пеликанами, Валфиш Бей, Намибия

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Namibia: road accident near Usakos

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The truck carrying goods to Walvis Bay was completely burned down after its tyre burst and caught fire near town Usakos. This incident happened at 05h00 about 20 kilometres from Usakos towards the coast.

The Volvo truck belonging to Otjiwarongo Breakdown Services was on its way to Walvis Bay. The right front tyre burst, the same tyre caught fire, which spread to the whole truck.

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South Africa: Madikwe Conservation Levy

The Madikwe Conservation Levy
The rhino poaching threat in Madikwe has increased over the last 6 months to a point where the lodges in the reserve have agreed to raise a levy on all visitors to the park. The levy will primarily be used to boost the efforts of the Northwest Parks Board in their efforts to fight the poachers and to protect the park.
The proceeds of the levy will also be used to bolster the ability of Northwest Parks to manage the ecology of the park in a proactive and sustainable manor.
The Madikwe project has been an excellent example of how communities globally can reclaim land for conservation purposes while creating a viable tourism economy. Poaching is a serious threat to both the rhinos but also to jobs in the region. Visitors to the park, via the payment of this levy will be contributing significantly to the sustainability both of the flora and fauna, but also of the economy of the region.
The levy will apply from the 1/8/17, and is set at R150 per person per night. Children under 12 will be levied at R75 per night and children under 2 will not be levied. Levies are inclusive of VAT.

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Botswana: Oddballs' Enclave photo gallery | Одболс Анклав Ботсвана

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Oddballs' Enclave photo gallery | Одболс Анклав Ботсвана

Oddballs' Enclave (Okavango Delta)

The Enclave is on a small island just off the south-western edge of Chiefʼs Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango, and bordering Moremi Game Reserve.
The camp is accessible only by light aircraft. On arrival, you will be welcomed to the island by your private guide, who will remain your guide for the duration of your stay.

Oddballs’ Enclave can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests, in five twin or double bedded mini-Meru tents, making it a classic and intimate camp. The tents are on elevated wooden decks, each with a semi-detached private bathroom with an al fresco bucket shower, and hot and cold running water.

The guest areas have a variety of comfortable seating and a raised viewing deck overlooks the sweep of the Delta – the perfect place to watch the sun or moon rise and view whatever wildlife may be visiting. Meals are enjoyed on the deck with spectacular views across the floodplains to distant island forests.

The  Enclave offers only walking and mekoro (s. mokoro) the traditional dug-out canoe of the swamps. Your private guide (maximum of two guests per guide) was born and raised in the area. He owns his mokoro (the genuine wooden article, no plastic replicas for us) and will take you out in it in the early mornings and afternoons, to nearby islands where he will walk with you to view game and the spectacular landscape that is the Okavango. On request, the camp will pack a picnic lunch for you, allowing you to stay out the whole day.

Walking unarmed amongst the full range of Africa’s wildlife is an experience that will live with you for a long time. Your guide has an intimate knowledge of this landscape and he will share his knowledge of the big and little things that with both surprise and astound you.

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