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Antigen Rapid Diagnostic tests will no longer be accepted for entry into Namibia
Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 28th Covid-19 briefing on the nation… read more
Most exciting wildlife experiences to travel for in 2021
The world of animals is so full of thrills and excitement that no matter what the season there is never a dull moment in the bush. Whether it is viewing the Big five in Africa or going on a multi-colored Tanager tour to Colombia, you can be rest assured of a spine-tingling encounter with some amazing animals.
Now that the end of the pandem… read more
Namibia’s Hosea Kutako Int’l Airport to serve 2 million passengers yearly after renovation
The Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia’s main international airport is looking to serve more passengers after renovation works which are ongoing are done. The airport is expected to cater to about 1.8 to 2 million passengers each year after its refurbishment.
The refurbishment of the airport which commenced towards … read more
Ranking: Cape Town has Africa's bluest sky!
According to a study conducted by Australian money exchange service S Money, Cape Town in South Africa has Africa's bluest sky and the world's 13t… read more
Namibia/Botswana: The Ngoma/Kasane Border Post has been re-opened to the public
Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safery and Security (MHAISS) … read more
Namibia set to host UNWTO Brand Africa Conference in June
Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector from the 14 to 16 June in Windhoek. The United Nations World Tourism Regional Director for Africa, Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, has been present in Namibia this past week undertaking a pl… read more
Namibia records a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching
The Chief Public Relations Officer at Namibia's Ministry of Enviroment and Tourism (MET), Romeo Muyunda, has announced that … read more
Revenge travel destinations South Africans can visit
Travel experts predict a surge in travel bookings this year and beyond. They believe that people will make up for lost time and plan adventures wherever countries would welcome them. This phenomenon is known as “revenge travel”.
The concept is similar to revenge spending, which originated during the Cultural Revolution in Chi… read more
Covid-19: Namibia clarifies entry requirements
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) has released a circular letter adressed to all regional directors to clarify r… read more
Kenya Airways interlines with Airlink
Kenya Airways is teaming up with South Africa’s Airlink in the form of an interline agreement. This agreement will allow for a combination of Kenya Airways/Airlink itineraries, allowing passengers from one airline to connect to additional destinations on the other carrier’s network.
“These new routes will positively impact th… read more
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