Set against the backdrop of 19th-century exploration, “Dreaming of Africa” traces the extraordinary journeys of Swedish pioneers Charles John Andersson and Axel Eriksson, whose scientific curiosity and spirit of adventure led them deep into the wild landscapes of what is today Namibia and Botswana. The film begins in Sweden, with the story of Llewellyn Lloyd, an English adventurer and zoologist whose passion for nature inspired his son, Andersson, to pursue a life of exploration in Africa. Through multiple expeditions across southern Africa, Andersson became one of the first Europeans to map and document the region’s wildlife, while Eriksson continued his mentor’s legacy, building trade networks and contributing to natural history collections that still exist today. Directed by Mr Stefan Quinth, this captivating documentary sheds light on a little-known chapter of shared Swedish–Namibian history, blending adventure, science, and cultural exchange.

- Presenter CameraQ
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

This is a talk about 43 years of bird counts at Walvis Bay with some background information on migration, importance of wetlands and key species. The lecture leads up to the Bird-walk on 9th May co-hosted with Namibia Nature Foundation to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

- Presenter John Paterson
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

Together with the Botanical Society of Namibia we offer you a talk by Coleen Mannheimer about "Asteraceae". Learn about the characteristics of the daisy family, and marvel at the wonderful diversity of forms and colours that we have in Namibia. Come and enjoy the talk and the refreshments afterwards.

- Presenter Coleen Mannheimer
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

Let’s join the OneHome Blue Revolution Challenge! This planetary challenge aims to project the films of our earth from outer space in 100 countries before Earth Day, 22 April 2026, creating an Overview Effect for as many global citizens as possible. This is an event for children and adults alike! The following short videos provided by One Home will be shown: • Jane Goodall, famous scientist (primatologist) talks about earth’s magnificence (3:11) • Satish Kumar, environmentalist and peace activist, founder of the Schumacher College, declares his love to Mother Earth (4:23) • Astronaut Jean-François Clervoy gives a good example to illustrate the Overview Effect (3:31) • DUST: you will see a sandstorm over the western coast of the African continent (5:11) After these short videos you are welcome to stay and reflect within the group how these films affected you and your view.

- Presenter OneHome
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall

The second cohort of Swakopmund Museum Youth Ambassadors introduce themselves. The Youth Ambassadors of 2025 get awarded for their achievements. Her Worship the Mayor of Swakopmund gives inspirational welcoming remarks.

- Presenter Swakopmund Museum Youth Ambassadors
- Venue: Swakopmund Museum