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 African Adventure Balloons (01.01.2010)
Far from traffic
The early-morning mist in Swakopmund hovers over the town, desert and sea in a thick white embrace. The massive coloured balloon fires up in a blast of heat that can reach over 100 centigrade at the apex and boil an egg, and surreally floats into a new and lofty world.
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 Namib Desert Challenge 2010 (01.11.2009)
Project Athena joins for a cause
One of the toughest footraces on earth, the Namib Desert Challenge is to be hosted in Namibia for the second consecutive year during February 2010.
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Namib Desert Challenge 2010 (01.09.2009)
The Namib Desert Challenge will take place in the Sossusvlei region for the second consecutive year from 21– 25 February, 2010.
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 Felix Unite River Adventures (01.09.2009)
River cruising at its best
Sizzling campfires right on the banks of the Orange, a hammock stretched between two trees, listening to the babbling of the river below, beer in hand: it’s the perfect setting for a lazy Saturday afternoon – or any other day of the week, for that matter.
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 Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge (01.09.2009)
Hiking trails on the edge of the Namib
Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge is known for its magnificent views over the barren, deserted landscapes on the edge of the Namib. Located on the slope of a hill overlooking the Rostock Mountains to the north and the dunes of the Namib to the south west, it offers something unique in every direction.
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 Hiking in the Fish River Canyon (01.09.2009)
Hiking in the second-largest canyon in the world invariably results in amazement, and sometimes in a bit of fear. And ‘in’ is not a mistake. You literally hike ‘in’ the canyon. Japie van Vuuren has hiked this route at least 20 times during the past decade, through dry cycles and wet. He describes it as follows:
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 Rhino Africa Safaris (01.09.2009)
Cycle challenge to save rhino
The barren landscape of Damaraland in north-western Namibia is already a challenge by car. Cycling over 300 kilometres across this area in seven days is something completely different.
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 100 Miles of Namib Desert (01.09.2009)
Adventure running in Namibia has become increasingly popular. As a result, Namibia has become known for hosting some of the toughest footraces on earth. The terrain and running conditions make it challenging, which is what most adventure contestants look for: an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, sport and nature.
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 Adventure running in Namibia – hot, hard and ‘awesome’ (20.05.2009)
Running relaxes you. It is one of the sport disciplines that give you maximum freedom. You are on your own time; you can listen to music, or sort out your head. You can run whenever and wherever you want. All you need is your shoes.
– Adéle de la Ray, Namibian adventure and road runner
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 The Ugab Trail (20.05.2009)
Spectacular geological formations and uniquely adapted plants
While not as demanding as the Fish River Canyon Trail, the Ugab Trail nevertheless offers stunning scenery and – depending on the guides – a greater choice of where to go, since you are not confined to the course of the river.
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