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4 Safari Experiences That Combine Wildlife and Wellness, According to a Travel Advisor
A guided walk through the savanna landscape at Singita Grumeti in Tanzania. Ross Couper/Singita Grumeti Wellness safaris in Africa combine exciting wildlife encounters with restorative wellness practices to facilitate moments of personal...
OBSERVER DAILY | From scare Namibia to Air Namibia
When Air Namibia was grounded and liquidated in 2021, the decision was framed as bold fiscal discipline. After all, the airline had swallowed more than N$11 billion in government bailouts over two decades without ever finding sustainable...
This is the most expensive vacation for US travelers in 2025 — and no, it's not Antarctica
Edwin Remsberg/Getty Images Houses in a small village are in front of a volcanic mountain in Rwanda.As Americans examine their travel budgets for the rest of 2025, one destination has emerged as the most expensive. The African country of Rwanda is...
Namibian delegation meets Japanese Prime Minister
The Namibian delegation, led by Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, met with Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, today. During the meeting, the two sides held discussions on matters of mutual concern and reaffirmed the strong bonds of...
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This Is the Most Expensive Vacation for U.S. Travelers in 2025—and No, It's Not Antarctica
As Americans examine their travel budgets for the rest of 2025, one destination has emerged as the most expensive. The African country of Rwanda is the priciest destination for American travelers this year, according to a report from Faye Travel...

CommentAs sport and politics collide at the Vuelta, should Israelis even be competing?
On Wednesday in Bilbao, hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana – one of the three biggest cycling events of the year – and forced organisers to prematurely end the stage in the final 20km, without declaring...

High expectations ahead of Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority VICTORIA FALLS, Aug 26 (NewsDay Live) - More than 300 companies and six other countries have confirmed their participation at the highly anticipated 18th Edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo scheduled for the...
Morocco to Take Part in First U-18 African Beach Volleyball Cup in Gambia
Tuesday 26 August 2025 The Moroccan U-18 national beach volleyball team will take part, on September 2-7 in Banjul, in the first edition of the Africa Cup of Nations held at the initiative of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB). This...

Namibia heads to Miss and Mister Tourism Africa 2025
Michael KayundeWINDHOEKNamibia will be represented on both the men’s and women’s stages at this year’s Miss and Mister Tourism Africa International, with two young profession... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

The Sports Report: Venice Beach players honor Kobe Bryant
From Benjamin Royer: Venice Beach carried all the traits of a party Sunday evening: 90s R&B tunes from DJs, social influencers — with tripods in tow — showing up to get a view of the basketball courts to find out what the fuss was all about and...

Flames in battle mood
Malawi National Football Team, the Flames yesterday flew to Botswana ready to battle the Brave Warriors of Namibia in tomorrow’s Group H 2026 World Cup qualifier set for Francistown. US-based forward Mayele Malango has made the trip but FCB Nyasa...

Rotana Hotels: Ambitious Expansion and Strategic Growth
Rotana Hotels, a leading hospitality brand headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy that underscores its commitment to regional leadership and global presence. With a robust pipeline of new properties and a clear...
Rossing awards nuclear scholarships to 3 Namibians
Rossing Uranium has awarded full master's degree scholarships to three Namibians to study nuclear energy in China. Earlier this year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on the nation to develop skills in preparation for a local nuclear energy...

Extreme travel: Swim with jellyfish, board volcanoes, chase storms
Swimming with jellyfish in Palau Did your mother always tell you to keep away from jellyfish? As much as you should usually stand by her advice, you can take no notice in Palau in the South Pacific, where you can swim with millions of them safely...

Pro-Palestine protesters force La Vuelta stage to be cut short
Stage 11 of La Vuelta ended without a winner on Wednesday after organisers cut the race short following disruption from pro-Palestinian protesters in Bilbao. The unusual decision came in the final kilometres of the 157.4km stage, which both...
Miss World Namibia Selma Kamanya launches “Global Namibia 1 Project”
Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya, has unveiled a new initiative at a fundraising event under the umbrella of the InnoNation Foundation: the Global Namibia 1 Project. It is a national movement focused on tourism and trade, youth empowerment,...

Your Snapshot: Deadvlei in Namibia
Namibia Deadvlei 3 (CPT Zach Robinson) Thanks to CPT Zach Robinson for sending in these unique surreal photos of Deadvlei in Namibia. In Namibia’s Namib-Naukluft National Park, the Deadvlei is a region that is, according to photographer CPT Zach...

Tourism sector shows uneven demand across regions
Stark regional variations June occupancy rates reflect both ongoing recovery in some areas and emerging regional disparities. Ellanie Smit 5 Hours Ago - 2025-08-21 00:00:00 Namibia’s hospitality industry performance for June showed varying...
Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign launched in Accra
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has started a historic 40,000-kilometre road journey across 39 African countries, from August 18, 2025. This initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa with the sole objective of promoting a...

Travel feels good, looks good and does good with Conservio
The founder’s fave listings and see how to get up to 55% off Last updated: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 Travel is supposed to feel good from start to finish. Yet, planning a trip can be stressful: Scrolling through an overwhelming number of listings, not...