Anna Mandus Books

Feel Namibia’s heartbeat as you see and hear the country through the open eyes and ears of Anna Mandus. Accompany her to a Windhoek supermarket, to the rugby stadium and to a women’s conference. Catch a glimpse of Namibian schools and hospitals. Sit down at the camp fire and listen to stories from the bush. Learn how to behave at camp sites and barbecues and how to train your dog Namibian style. Taste boerewors, superlamb and Black Forest cake and find answers to some unusual questions: Can it rain too much in a desert country? What are the Chinese doing in Namibia? When do you qualify as a “real Namibian”?

Is there a recipe for falling in love with Namibia, in only 24 hours? Take a hiking safari to Namibia’s touristic high-lights; mix a burnt-out journalist, twelve fellow-travellers, of whom at least one has a secret, and a fearless go-getter tour guide. Now add lions, hippos and untameable tourists. Gently fold in Bushmen, poachers and orphans. Season with a dash of drama and a pinch of romance. Enjoy an entertaining journey through the Namibian bush, where you’ll discover much more than the wonders of nature. Anna Mandus has peppered her story with a wealth of anecdotes about the people, fauna and flora of Namibia, and it’s European visitors.