Online marketplace for African safari tours, SafariBookings.com, recently ran its fourth monthly survey among 308 safari tour operators. The survey’s aim was to acquire a detailed understanding of the impact in the safari industry from…
Namibia explores fast-track tourism reopening
The Namibian government, in collaboration with the tourism and hospitality sector, will conduct a targeted international tourism revival initiative between July 15 and August 15 as part of its efforts to fast-track the opening of…
Namibia to open its borders
NAMIBIA will be the first country in the southern African region to open up its borders to international tourists after the outbreak of the global Covid-19 pandemic. This is to avert continued job losses in…
Covid-19 Response Press Conference with President Hage Geingob
Namibia will migrate from stage 3 to 4 on 30 June, with relaxed regulations for 10 days, but borders remain closed. However, the government is setting up a tourism strategy to allow a minimum number…
Wildlife Gets Bulk of Environment Budget
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has allocated 36% of its budget to wildlife and protected area management. This was announced by minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta during his budget motivation…
Air Namibia Discontinues Charter Flights
Air Namibia this week announced that it has discontinued all charter flights with immediate effect. The cancellation of the service will affect at least four flights that were scheduled for South Africa, the UK, and…
Namibia: Locals Urged to Support Hard-Hit Tourism Industry…
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has called on Namibians to support the local tourism sector, which has been crippled by the Covid-19 pandemic. The ministry's spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, said they have ensured to…
Dearth of tourists not only detrimental to private…
While the rest of the country has been locked down for a considerable time, the rangers and game guards who protect Namibia’s wildlife could not drop their vigilance for a day. Rangers, game guards and…
Namibia: Youth in Tourism Prepare for When the…
Many articles about people's experiences as tourists in Namibia highlight the amazing vast landscapes, the friendly people and the unique environment the country offers. It is a heart-warming feeling for most of us involved in…
Crafts market slumps amid Covid-19
TOURISTS have not visited many parts of the country, especially the Kunene region, due to the state of emergency in the country, and the crafts industry there is in dire need of a lifeline. The…
Tourism sector recovery in Namibia expected to be…
Recovery in Namibia's tourism sector is expected to be slow even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, as travelers need to recover financially and to build confidence regarding their safety when traveling, an outlook released Tuesday…