News By Category Tourism

Tourism industry thrives despite recession

1 week ago - 15 March 2019 | Tourism

Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says the tourism industry is thriving in spite of the continuing recession gripping the Namibian economy.He was speaking at the opening of the new Windhoek Palm Hotel. “The Namibian tourism industry...

Namibia wins big at Berlin travel awards

1 week ago - 11 March 2019 | Tourism

The Land of the Brave won big at a global travel awards show, with Namibia being recognised as the Best Safari and Wildlife Destination for 2019.Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta also scooped the award for the...

NMH announces 2019 RTA finalists

2 weeks ago - 04 March 2019 | Tourism

Namibia Media Holdings (NMH) on Friday announced the finalists for the 2019 Responsible Tourism Awards (RTA) which showcase some of Namibia's top tourism establishments and operators. The awards aim to acknowledge and reward tourism businesses...

Visit unique places with Pack Safari

3 weeks ago - 01 March 2019 | Tourism

Pack Safari is an established, reputable Namibian inbound tour operator with extensive experience and broad knowledge of southern Africa covering Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Pack Safari designs superior tours, incorporating the most inspirational...

A race against time

3 weeks ago - 28 February 2019 | Tourism

Owners and operators of private airstrips are racing against time to ensure that their facilities comply with new civil aviation regulations that will bar commercial aircraft from landing at unlicensed airfields.The regulations, which will become...

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Hobas clean-up progressing well

3 weeks ago - 26 February 2019 | Tourism

The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Hobas Lodge, which experienced devastating flash floods over two weeks ago, has been cleaned up significantly, resulting in the restaurant...

Have an unforgettable trip with Sense of Africa

4 weeks ago - 21 February 2019 | Tourism

Sense of Africa specialises in tailor-made experiences throughout southern Africa and offers an exclusive, personalised and unsurpassed service.First-hand knowledge of the destination ensures that their...

Have an adventure with Wild Dog Safaris

1 month - 19 February 2019 | Tourism

Specialising in camping tours, Wild Dog Safaris is definitely the way to see Namibia for those who are more adventure-minded.With 20 years of experience, you...

Disconnect at Desert Rhino Camp

1 month - 15 February 2019 | Tourism

The Desert Rhino Camp is a Wilderness Safaris camp that lies among the rolling, rocky hills of the 450 000-hectare Palmwag Concession. This region is...

Abenteuer Afrika offers unforgettable travel

1 month - 14 February 2019 | Tourism

Abenteuer Afrika Safari believes that visiting Namibia provides a unique wellness to the soul. This is the secret that not only attracts new people yearly,...

Drink in the beauty of the Kalahari at Anib...

1 month - 11 February 2019 | Tourism

The Gondwana Kalahari Anib Lodge is situated amongst the red Kalahari dunes in eastern Namibia. The lodge offers a lush green oasis under romantic palm...

Discover unspoiled nature at Wolwedans

1 month - 08 February 2019 | Tourism

Wolwedans Dune Camp provides the perfect base from which to explore vast stretches of pristine nature where you will encounter small and large desert dwellers,...

Hunting contributes to conservancies

1 month - 21 January 2019 | Tourism

Joint-venture tourism and trophy hunting generate the largest portions of conservancy returns.Joint-venture tourism contributed 57.9% of the total income to Namibia's conservancies during 2017, totalling...

Japan’s tax on travellers

2 months ago - 08 January 2019 | Tourism

NAMPA / AFPJapan yesterday started levying a 1000 yen (N$133) departure tax on each person leaving the country, a measure aimed at raising funds to...

Oranjemund keen to attract tourists

2 months ago - 28 December 2018 | Tourism

The town of Oranjemund, which had long been isolated, wants to attract more visitors during 2019, its town council announced in a recent newsletter.Until recently,...

Shifeta's sleepless nights

3 months ago - 18 December 2018 | Tourism

The poor condition of roads in some national parks, which has been giving tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta “sleepless nights”, is being addressed and is expected...

No extra documents needed for...

3 months ago - 17 December 2018 | Tourism

There are no legal requirements for parents to carry birth certificates or consent letters for domestic travel in Namibia. This is was confirmed by home...

Record 1.6 million foreign arrivals

3 months ago - 14 December 2018 | Tourism

Namibia recorded a record number of 1.6 million foreign arrivals last year, representing an increase of 2.2% from the 1.57 million of the previous year.Nearly...