May 2024

Athabile Xuba and Bayanda Laqwela

Tracing the lineage and adaptation of the desert coastal lions of Namibia offers a captivating narrative of survival and resilience in one of the world's most extreme environments. These remarkable lions, uniquely adapted to both the harsh conditions of the Namib Desert and the rock ‘skeleton coast’ coastline, embody the tenacity of life in the face of adversity.

Jessica Leigh Thornton

With contrasting landscapes, Namibia captivates travellers from around the world with its natural beauty and cultural richness (Buhrmann, 2013). From the towering sand dunes of the Namib Desert where shifting sands sculpted by the wind form otherworldly landscapes such as the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei, to where the sun casts long shadows across hidden oases where lush vegetation thrives amidst the arid terrain.