Category: Namibia

Interview with Tom Barber of Original Travel

Interview with Tom Barber of Original Travel

By on Feb 17, 2009 in Accommodation, Africa, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Celebrities, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Hungary, Interviews, Maldives, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos
Before starting Original Travel Tom Barber was a journalist for GQ and then freelance for the Evening Standard, Independent, Tatler and Brides.  He went on two or three ‘honeymoons’ a year for Brides, and in 2003  set up OT with two friends – Nick Newbury, who was in corporate finance, and Alastair Poulain, a venture
Brand new in Namibia

Brand new in Namibia

By on Feb 26, 2008 in Accommodation, Africa, Namibia, Regions, Resorts
CC Africa‘s 13-day Thirstland Expedition, the ultimate luxurious mobile tented camping safari exploring Namibia’s wilderness highlights, will boast upgraded ensuite Expedition safari tents from 1st March 2008. A maximum of six guests per safari will be hosted, accompanied throughout by a professional CC Africa guide. Departing on a weekly scheduled basis to the most beautiful
Sossus Dune Lodge in Namibia - on schedule

Sossus Dune Lodge in Namibia - on schedule

By on Mar 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Africa, Namibia, Regions, Resorts
Namibia Wildlife Resorts is on schedule to complete the first lodge in the Namib-Naukluft Park, the Sossus Dune Lodge. Built in an environmentally sensitive manner, primarily from wood, canvas and thatch, in an attractive ‘afro-village’ style, Sossus Dune Lodge will offer guests an evocative and life changing experience. Situated within the park, guests will benefit
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Namibia

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Namibia

By on Apr 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Celebrities, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have apparently taken over the Burning Shore Beach Lodge  just  south of  Swakopmund, Namibia, for two months.   The property has 7 luxury rooms and 5 luxury suites.  Tall green sunshades have been erected around the accommodation to guard against paparazzi, but now they  don’t  get a clear view of