#damaraland

[mensministry]

Onduli Enclave, Damaraland, Namibia,

Onduli Enclave, the private villa addition to Onduli Ridge, named after the resident giraffe of the area, is located on a private concession in the Doro Nawas Conservancy in the heart of Damaraland.

Courtesy: Ker & Downey Africa

[logi1974]

In the heat, dust and stunning landscapes of Damaraland, there is a sanctuary – Mowani Mountain Camp. Dwarfed by massive ochre boulders, the camp is absorbed into the landscape, making it one with our shared history of life in this prehistoric land. Every soft curve or ragged edge frames the landscape in a different way, as if you are seeing for the first time, every time. Luxury thatched suites with spectacular wrap-around views, equipped with air-conditioning within the room area. The lounge is equipped with a satellite television and CD music centre, private dining and bar facilities, drinks included. A personal waiter is available upon request. Adjacent to the lounge a double room with en-suite bathroom as well as an outdoor bush bath and shower with a gorgeous view once again.  

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In der Hitze, dem Staub und der atemberaubenden Landschaft des Damaralandes gibt es ein Refugium – das Mowani Mountain Camp. Das Camp ist von massiven ockerfarbenen Felsbrocken umgeben und in die Landschaft integriert. Jede weiche Kurve oder zackige Kante umrahmt die Landschaft auf eine andere Weise.

Die luxuriösen strohgedeckten Suiten mit spektakulärem Rundumblick sind ausgestattet mit Klimaanlage. Die Lounge ist mit Satelliten-TV und CD-Station, privaten Speisebereich und Bar ausgestattet, Getränke inbegriffen. Ein persönlicher Kellner ist auf Anfrage verfügbar. Angrenzend an die Lounge ist ein Doppelzimmer mit en-suite Badezimmer sowie eine Outdoor-Busch-Badewanne und -Dusche mit ebenfalls herrlicher Aussicht.

[radicaladventure]

Oryx by Dan Gildor

Via Flickr

We were out tracking black rhinos on a cool—dare I say cold?—overcast morning, wrapped in insulated rain ponchos as we passed by this oryx having its breakfast.

[earthstory]

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A personal journey through a wonderful country, Namibia.

Locations visited Etosha Damaraland Kwowarib Sossusvlei Skelton coast Fish River Canyon kalahari

With thanks to….. Namibland Nature Reserve Wolwedans - wolwedans.com Kwowarib Lodge & Safari - khowarib.com Namutoni Rest Camp - etoshanationalpark.org Sossus Oasis - sossus-oasis.com Asco Car hire - ascocarhire.com

Special Thanks Kwowarib Himba tribe

[yahoonewsphotos]

A photographic tour of Namibia 

Over two weeks, photographer Gordon Donovan traveled across nearly 4,000 kilometers of deserts, grasslands and mountains throughout Namibia ... alone.

Armed with only two camera bodies and an assortment of lenses, he trekked up the Skeleton Coast to see shipwrecks and a seal colony at Cape Cross. He turned inland toward the rustic hills of Damaraland, where wild animals roam free outside the Palmwag nature reserve. Several times, he had to sign waivers acknowledging the risk of being eaten alive.

The final nine days of his journey were a one-man road trip through the vast landscapes of Etosha National Park, where Donovan was able to capture the region’s thriving wildlife and natural beauty. (Yahoo News)

Photography by Gordon Donovan/Yahoo News

See more of a photographic tour of Namibia and our other slideshows on Yahoo News.

[superbnature]

Namibia - Damaraland - Bull Elephant by domica70 http://ift.tt/2zZcL46

[innervisioncrystals]

A Guide to Brandberg Quartz Crystals

These unique and powerful healers come from the sacred Brandberg Mountain in Namibia, Africa. They are said to hold some of the most potent awakening and healing powers of all Quartz mined from the Earth. Here, we will go into detail about what makes these crystals so special.

Where, and what, is “The Brandberg”? Locals call this sacred landform “The Burning Mountain” or “Fire Mountain” (because of the way the setting sun makes it glow vibrant orange) and while it looks like a large rounded hill from a distance, when viewed from space, the base of this mountain forms a perfect circle. It is located in Damaraland in the northwest Namib Desert, and is home to some incredibly inhospitable conditions, which makes it very hard for miners to dig and obtain these crystals.

What do these crystals typically look like? These crystals come in three varieties, or a combination of them. This includes clear, smokey, and amethyst varieties which are often found within the same crystal growth. They can range in size from very tiny to about the size of your hand, larger crystals being EXTREMELY rare. Brandbergs are also prone to pure water inclusions, called enhydros and can be found by searching for moving bubbles within small cavities when you tilt the crystal up and down. Phantom crystals are another common occurrence within these crystals, which is when the growth of a crystal is interrupted and it begins to grow again over itself, and looks like the ghost of another crystal inside.

What properties are associated with Brandberg Crystals? Because these crystals are formed with all three varieties inside the origin point, it’s said all Brandbergs hold the healing powers of clear, smokey and amethyst Quartz but because of the location that produced them, they may hold more sacred healing energy. Many believe that these crystals are the most powerful healers on Earth, and connect you to your pure consciousness (the one that existed before your physical body) when used as a meditation tool. Brandbergs with enhydros are said to be filled with a cleansing purity because the ancient water trapped inside is free from impurities itself. These crystals make amazing spiritual tools, and are essential for anyone who wants to heal themselves or others.

[logi1974]

Perched on the rim of the Etendeka Plateau, the Grootberg Lodge stands sentinel over the Klip River Valley.12 000 hectares have been set aside by the #Khoadi//Hoas community for conservation and tourism and it is through this pristine wilderness that you meander either on foot or by car to encounter the inhabitants of this remote biosphere. Grootberg Lodge is a landmark in Namibia for the tourism industry as it is the first middle-market establishment in the country that is 100% owned by the conservancy. For travellers making the journey between Etosha and Swakopmund, this lodge provides the ideal midway stopover, whilst allowing guests to experience the true wilderness that is Damaraland.

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Die Grootberg Lodge thront am Rande des Etendeka-Plateaus und wacht über das Klip River Valley. 12.000 Hektar wurden von der #Khoadi//Hoas-Gemeinschaft für Naturschutz und Tourismus umgewandelt. Besucher schlängeln sich durch diese nahezu unberührte Wildnis zu Fuß oder mit dem Auto, um den Bewohnern dieser abgelegenen Biosphäre zu begegnen. Die Grootberg Lodge ist ein Meilenstein in Namibia für die Tourismusbranche, da sie die erste mittelständische Einrichtung des Landes ist, die sich zu 100 % im Besitz der Conservancy befindet. Für Reisende, die die Reise zwischen Etosha und Swakopmund unternehmen, bietet diese Lodge den idealen Zwischenstopp auf halbem Weg und ermöglicht es den Gästen, die wahre Wildnis des Damaralandes zu erleben.