ALMOST 40 countries have closed their doors to southern African countries, including Namibia and its neighbour South Africa, amid widespread panic over the new Covid-19 variant, called Omicron. Despite recording a number of cases throughout…
25 amazing journeys for 2022 – National Geographic…
Ready to travel again? Our global editors picked the planet’s 25 most exciting destinations for 2022. Five categories—Nature, Adventure, Sustainability, Culture and History, and Family—frame unforgettable journeys of discovery. This year’s list celebrates a number…
Calls for cooperation between Nam, Botswana to benefit…
The Namibian Wetland Route Association has called for better bilateral agreement between Namibia and Botswana to ensure an easy flow of travel for tourists, which will benefit both Namibian and Botswana operators along the Chobe…
Sweden to Remove Entry Ban for Argentina, Colombia,…
Soon after the European Union Council came out with a recommendation to lift the entry ban for arrivals from Argentina, Colombia, Namibia, and Peru, the Swedish authorities announced that the four countries will now be…
Germany Now Allows Non-Essential Travel From Argentina, Colombia,…
Following the recommendation of the European Union Council to lift the entry ban for Argentina, Colombia, Namibia, and Peru, the German authorities have announced that these countries are now part of its list of epidemiologically…
FlyWestair now FlyNamibia
FlyWestair rebranded to FlyNamibia as of 1 November 2021 and announced new connections from Windhoek-Eros to Etosha, Sossusvlei and Swakopmund as well as between Katima Mulilo and Victoria Falls as of April 2022. FN Press…
Airlink to test its first IATA Travel Pass…
Privately-owned Southern African airline, Airlink will become the first carrier in Southern Africa to trial the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Travel Pass and will try it out on its flights between South Africa and…
Covid exposes cracks in tourism industry unity
AMID ongoing infighting between tourism organisations, the Federation of Namibia Tourism Associations (Fenata) said tensions between various tourism bodies are the result of Covid-19 exposing discrepancies in the sector. Fenata chairperson Netumbo Nashandi said this…
Namibia is now off the US high risk
Namibia is now off the high risk and into the moderate risk list in The United States Of America. As announced by the presidency this proclamation is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on…
Travel Trusted compulsory for Namibia as of 1…
The African Union Travel Trusted system to verify necessary COVID19 tests is compulsory for Namibia as of 1 December 2021! Read More
Kenyans appreciating Namibian scenery
A group of Kenyan travellers recently had a girls’ trip to the Land of the Brave, and have been praising Namibia’s scenic beauty, friendly locals and calmness – apart from the rough ocean on their catamaran…