New Guardians at Ghaub
A recent sighting at Ghaub had birders excited: the Red-Billed Oxpecker! Found some 200 km outside its usual range, this sighting was a thrilling experience. And here’s an interesting fact: the Red-Billed Oxpecker has been named the bird of 2025! Surely, that’s...
Tamboti Insights
As we transition into September, we’re enjoying mesmerizing red leaves on many of our game drives at Ghaub. This beautiful sight inspired us to take a closer look at the mysterious Tamboti tree. Spotlight on the Tamboti Tree The Tamboti tree is a common sight along...
Acacias Unveiled
In this edition of our newsletter, we will take a look at how acacias keep giraffes at bay and why Africa technically no longer has any acacias. We also introduce you to the tree that has become a popular Christmas tree substitute among Namibians. A Christmas Tree...
Heavy wood and feed alternatives
In this issue we look at what the so-called ancestor trees are all about and why the blackthorn acacia goes so well with the month September. Herewith the second part of the newsletter series on the flora of the Waterberg. Tasty bush? The vast plains around the...