Travel news Namibia

• Rail
• 27/09/2023 21:26

Namibia approves feasibility study for Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo extension

Namibia has granted approval for the final feasibility study of the Grootfontein-Rundu-Katima Mulilo extension of the Trans-Zambezi Railway.

Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has revealed that the government is now actively exploring funding options for this ambitious project. The envisioned railway will establish crucial conn… read more

• Flights
• 26/09/2023 06:27

FlyNamibia launches a new service to South Africa

Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to introduce a new service to South Africa. The airline, which is now a f… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 26/09/2023 05:49

Namibia launches a new online tourist visa application service

The "e-services" website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is working again

The Namibian Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, announced on the occasion of the commemoration of … read more

• Miscellaneous
• 24/09/2023 18:59

Botswana Tourism Investment Summit to spotlight country’s untapped tourism potential and investment

The highly anticipated ‘Botswana Tourism Investment Summit’ hosted by International Tourism Investment Corporation Ltd (ITIC – www.itic.uk) in partnership with Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) will be held in Gaborone, Botswana on 22-24 November 2023 and will aim to highlight the country’s strong potential and untapped tourism and inv… read more

• Destinations
• 19/09/2023 20:47

Boplaas campsite (Namibia) temporarily closed

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that the Bop… read more

• Attractions
• 19/09/2023 06:41

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Maintenance work taking place in two camps

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Mata Mata Rest Camp and Kalahari Tented Camp in the … read more

• Attractions
• 15/09/2023 21:44

Namibia: Free entry to heritage sites during the "Namibian Heritage Week 2023"!

Namibia is celebrating the Namibian Heritage Week 2023 from 18 September 2023 to 24 September 2023. During these seven days, entrance will be waived for… read more

• Miscellaneous
• 13/09/2023 20:49

Namibia Tourism Board engages stakeholders

The Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) has met with industry stakeholders in the country to solicit and share upcoming programmes with them.

In a hearty interaction with the various groupings and individual players of the sector in Windhoek and Swakopmund, the CEO of NTB DIGU Naobeb reiterated the board’s commitments to listen t… read more

• Opinion
• 01/09/2023 05:51

Are high airfares grounding intra-Africa tourism?

The cost of intra-Africa travel has been a subject of much debate in recent years, with tourism professionals suggesting it is holding back the immense potential of Africa as a tourism destination.

As the BBC recently reported, flying from Berlin, the capital of Germany, to Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, might cost you around $150 for a … read more

• Accomodation
• 01/09/2023 05:43

Mhondoro Lodge creates luxury Overland Safaris

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg region of South Africa launched an Overland Safaris product, curated specifically for groups of up to 14 guests. These tailor-made adventures take guests to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. While three itineraries are currently available between May and September, a special Nam… read more