Namibia Wildlife Resort’s flagship lodge near the Fish River Canyon, Hobas Lodge, was re-opened a day after going into a temporary lockdown following the positive Corona testing of a guest of the previous week. The…
Lodge to slash wages due to Covid-19 –…
The Namibian hospitality industry, particularly lodges, are highly vulnerable and will be hard hit by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic after Namibia has recorded the third case of Covid-19 last week. Many lodges are…
Namibian tourism industry hit hard by virus
The Namibian tourism industry is experiencing an unprecedented crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The country is now in virtual lockdown following the declaration of a State of Emergency this week by President Hage Geingob.…
Namibia is closing tourism heritage sites and issues…
The Namibia Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture signed by the acting minister Martin Andjapa issued this urgent directive for Namibia. The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Following the Confirmation of…
Pro-active tourism industry responds to changed itineraries
Reacting to growing travel bans around the world due to the Corona virus, Namibia Wildlife Resorts announced this week it has extended its 70%-off special to April 2020. “The measures put in place by the…
Passenger liners suspend port calls
As the world continues to battle the growing number of coronavirus infections, at least eight passenger liners that were expected to dock at the Port of Walvis Bay suspended all activities around the world. The…
Coronavirus to hit local tourism hard
The local tourism industry is one of the sectors that are hard hit by the global outbreak of the coronavirus. The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) says the pandemic has resulted in major cancellations, especially…
Flights to Namibia on Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines…
Germany is widely spoken in Namibia and both family and tourism between Germany and Namibia are an important currency earner for the African country. Namibia had its first 2 cases of Coronavirus yesterday and the…
Tourists vandalise Namibian landmark
The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) has condemned the actions of a group of tourists who allegedly vandalised a prominent landmark in the south. The foreign nationals recently reportedly painted the Garub Rail Station, located…
Tourists warned against carrying large sums of money
Tourism ministry spokesperson Rome Muyunda has cautioned tourists against carrying large sums of money, saying this makes them an attractive target for robbers. “We appeal to tourists not to drive around with a lot of…
Etosha King Nehale lodge to open soon
The much anticipated Etosha King Nehale lodge will open its doors on 28 April and promises a truly Namibian experience. The lodge, owned by Gondwana Collection Namibia, is situated about 15km south west of Omuthiya…