Namibia: upgrading of Mile 108 Camp

West Coast Namibia
Mile 108 upgraded

Namibia Wildlife Resorts has constructed new ablution facilities and upgraded the first 16 camping sites at the Mile 108 Camp to offer convenient self-contained sites during this festive season.

Each of the 16 sites will have access to its own bathroom facilities: a toilet, shower, storage space and hot water.

From January 2020 campers will be able to visit and camp at Mile 108 throughout the year. Due to the limited number of new ablution facilities, guests should start to make bookings in advance to secure prime space.

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South Africa: Termination of Unabridged Birth Certificates

Termination of Unabridged Birth Certificates gives SA tourism a boost

Exciting news: The end of the Unabridged Birth Certificate (UBC) is in clear sight.
Derailing South Africa’s inbound tourism since 2015 the termination of the UBC has been a welcome reprieve for travellers as well for South Africa’s tourism sector.

As per a new travel advisory circulated in early November, international minors travelling to South Africa with their parents will now only need a valid passport to enter the country with the previously required Unabridged Birth Certificate in the process of being waived.

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Botswana: Motswiri Camp to close down | Мотсвири Кемп Ботсвана

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Motswiri Camp to close down

MOTSWIRI CAMP TO CLOSE DOWN IN 2020

Unfortunately I have some sad news to announce. Motswiri Camp will cease all safari activities from the 1 January 2020. Please see an announcement from Peter Holbrow, Managing Director of RAW Botswana Motswiri Camp.

"It is with great sadness that I announce today the closure of RAW Botswana's Motswiri Camp. RAW Botswana was unable to agree terms with Linyanti Explorations for an extension on its lease. The lease will come to an end on 31st December 2019, at which point the company will cease its safaris at Motswiri Camp. The company is committed to providing the highest level of service to its guests and agents for the remainder of the year, and is most grateful to its guests, agents and staff for their past, present and on-going loyalty and support.

Please note that current confirmed and provisional bookings, traveling between now and the 31 December 2019 are not affected, and agents are assured that their guests will continue to be hosted in the same manner as they have become accustomed to.

Please note that for the remainder of the year, it is business as usual, and we look forward to welcoming guests traveling until the 31 December 2019.

Sincerely,
Peter Holbrow
Managing Director - RAW Botswana

As mentioned by Peter above, the camp is still open for business and it will be business as usual for the remainder of 2019. Therefore you can still sell the Trails of Botswana Packages that include Motswiri Camp until the 31 December 2019.

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Namibia: The Valley Kapps Farm near Windhoek | КаппсФарм Намибия

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The Valley Kappsfarm is a newly built rural establishment located half way between Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International airport. Kappsfarm Lodge offers you a comfortable accommodation in the middle of African bush savanna and activities: photography, nature drives, wildlife abundance, beautiful landscapes, geology walks, bird watching and history. Sundowner drives and mountain biking are going to be offered soon.

The Valley Kappsfarm offers luxury apartments - with a view over the Namibian savanna plains landscape in the area of Auas Mountains. Each room has an air-conditioner as well as Wi-Fi Internet connection. Enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast service as well as Bar and barbecue places.

As a guest you will enjoy finding yourself surrounded by the essence of Namibia’s natural beauty.
Staying at The Valley Kappsfarm is a perfect alternative to overnight in Windhoek, the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing family breakaway exploring the rocky savanna landscapes of Khomas Hochland 
just 30 km from Windhoek city center and a mere 20 minutes drive from Windhoek International Hosea Kutako Airport off main B6 highway to Botswana.
Overnighting at Kappsfarm Lodge is ideal for the first or last night in Windhoek area after a long flight to Namibia, before you the start or the end your African holidays.
Friendly hosts, Andrea & Harald, are ready to welcome you in Namibia!

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Zambezi Queen Collection: Exclusive Use Discount

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The Zambezi Queen Collection

EXCLUSIVE USE DISCOUNT

 – Receive a 10% discount for the exclusive use of the Zambezi Queen, a Chobe Princess houseboat or the Ichingo Chobe River Lodge –
Experience the magic of the Chobe River with your family, group of friends or as a corporate incentive trip with the added value of flexible itineraries and exciting activities with a dedicated team of staff and guides to make sure you can relax and unwind.

The Zambezi Queen sleeps up to 30 guests in 4 double master suites, 8 double standard suites, and 2 triple standard suites. With a large pool deck, bar, lounge, and dining room, the upper entertainment area.

For a more intimate and flexible river safari experience, the Chobe Princess houseboats are smaller than the Zambezi Queen, and perfect for a small group take over. Two of the Chobe Princess houseboats are equipped with 4 cabins, while the third is slightly larger with 5 cabins.

At Ichingo Chobe River Lodge you will experience the seclusion and tranquility of Impalila Island. Equipped with 8 spacious and comfortable Meru safari tents, including a family option, Ichingo Chobe River Lodge is a memorable family safari destination. The lounge, bar, and dining area are set above the flowing waters of the Chobe River.

Included

Accommodation
All meals, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, local beer and wine
Guided water-based game viewing and birding
Guided water-based fishing (all fishing is strictly catch and release)*
Guided (non-professional) water-based photographic safari**
Guided cultural tour of a local village
Guided walks on Impalila Island, for Ichingo Chobe River Lodge guests only
Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and Kasane Immigration Office located on the Botswana side of the Chobe River***
Boat transfers between Kasane Immigration Office and Namibia Immigration Office located on the Namibian side of the Chobe River***
* Subject to availability of fishing boats
** Subject to availability of the photographic boat
*** When arriving at the Kasane and Namibian Immigration Offices guests need to fill in the required immigration forms to gain access and departure permission from the relevant authorities. This process can take between 45 to 60 minutes to complete and needs to be considered in terms of timing and pre-planning.

T&С

Discount applies to full houseboat or lodge booking, on a double occupancy basis only
Not available in conjunction with another promotion and/or special rate
Minimum 2-night stay
Includes 15% Namibian VAT and 1% Namibian Tourism Levy
Subject to availability and to change without prior notification

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Zambezi Queen Collection: Honeymoon River Safari Special

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The Zambezi Queen Collection

HONEYMOON RIVER SAFARI SPECIAL

 – Save 25% on one partner’s stay -

We know it’s the little things that make life special, and the same can be said for one of the most special getaways you’ll ever embark on. Our honeymoon package offers a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a gift, along with a romantic turndown. This special touch isn’t the only thing that will ensure an unforgettable experience, as our standard inclusions will also thrill you and your beloved.

Inclusive

Accommodation
All meals, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee, tea, local beer and wine
Guided water-based game viewing and birding
Guided water-based fishing (all fishing is strictly catch and release)*
Guided (non-professional) water-based photographic safari**
Guided cultural tour of a local village
Guided walks on Impalila Island, for Ichingo Chobe River Lodge guests only
Road transfers to and from Kasane International Airport and Kasane Immigration Office located on the Botswana side of the Chobe River***
Boat transfers between Kasane Immigration Office and Namibia Immigration Office located on the Namibian side of the Chobe River***
* Subject to availability of fishing boats
** Subject to availability of the photographic boat
*** When arriving at the Kasane and Namibian Immigration Offices guests need to fill in the required immigration forms to gain access and departure permission from the relevant authorities. This process can take between 45 to 60 minutes to complete and needs to be considered in terms of timing and pre-planning.

T&C

Valid for travel all year round
Not available in conjunction with another promotion and/or special rate
Based on two adults sharing on a double occupancy basis
A minimum stay of two nights applies

Quoted inclusive of 15% Namibian VAT and 1% Namibian Tourism Levy
Subject to availability and to change without prior notification
The wedding date needs to be within one year of the arrival date
Your wedding certificate will be requested at the time of check-in
Should you fail to produce your valid wedding certificate upon arrival, extra cost will be charged directly at the hotel

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Namibia: Taleni's Etosha Trading Post

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Taleni Africa is proud to announce that the facility that most of you have been hoping for, namely a consistent fuel supply, shop and camp site close to the Etosha National Park Gate is now open!

True to Taleni’s drive for quality it is not only a few fuel pumps and a bland forecourt shop.

We aimed to create a facility that not only portrays the intricate history of the Etosha National Park and surrounds, but also simultaneously offers the local community, farmers and tourists access to basic necessities, groceries, fuel and souvenirs.

Being a mere 6.5 km from the Andersson (Okaukuejo) entrance gate to Etosha National Park, Etosha Trading Post is the ideal stop over to refuel, refresh, and stock up on grocery supplies before continuing on your journey.

We offer snacks, drinks and farm style take away meals and our extensive curio deck is the perfect place to browse for the ultimate keepsake or gift for your loved ones.

Besides the fuel station, shop and tyre workshop, Etosha Trading Post also provides a camping oasis that caters for both individual travellers and larger groups of friends exploring Etosha together.

The 8 Individual Campsites are each equipped with Private Bathroom facilities (shower, toilet and wash basin), shaded area with Wash-Up Facilities, Power Outlets, Running Water, Lights and a barbecue facility. With views towards a waterhole and the incredible sunsets over the Etosha plains it is the perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring Etosha and our beautiful surrounds.

4 Spacious Group Campsites are ideal for larger families or groups of friends travelling together through Namibia. These sites are equipped with Power Outlets, Running Water, Lights, barbecue area and separate Ladies and Gents Ablution facilities each featuring toilets, wash basins and showers.

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Namibia: tour bus fire accident in the Namib | Пожар в пустыне Намиб уничтожил тур автобус

#Namibia #Africa #RotelTours #WalvisBay #Swakopmund #accident #carfire #происшествие #Намибия #РотелТур #авария #пожар #Африка

A tour trailer bus - overland rolling hotel, of a German tourism group Rotel, caught fire in the morning of 08 November 2019 on its way to the coastal town Swakopmund from Sossusvlei dune area.

All tourists travelling in the bus were able to escape accident unhurt but all their belongings were destroyed together with the tour vehicle.

A firefighting team was dispatched from one of the nearby farms but by the time the volunteers arrived on the scene nothing more could be done to save the rolling hotel.

The tour bus with its trailer hotel belonging to Rotel Tours caught fire on the C14 gravel road between Walvis Bay at the coast and Solitaire about 15 km away from the Kuiseb Pass.

The real cause of the fire is unknown at this stage and will be determined by an official investigation.

The rolling hotel is a custom built bus in which tourists can sleep during the night. The buses accommodate 24 - 34 tourists, a driver and a tour guide. Guests travel in the front of the vehicle during the day and move to a triple berth deck in the rear of the bus or in the trailer during the night.

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Zimbabwe: Chikwenya and Ruckomechi camps

Camps opening

Chikwenya and Ruckomechi in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, are open for the season!
Chikwenya Camp, Ruckomechi and Little Ruckomechi are open for 2019.

The camps are situated in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, and operate on a season schedule. These camps opened for this season on 1 April.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our guests to another great season in this piece of paradise. Both Chikwenya and Ruckomechi epitomise a true bush camp experience, with the personal service, intimacy and warmth for which our tented camps are renowned.

With both camps set in private concessions with exclusive access to spectacular stretches of the Zambezi River, our guests will be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing the tempo of their day – from walks to game drives, boating and fishing, there is truly something for everyone”. - Dean Morton, Wilderness Safaris

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Aerial video of thermal power station in Russia | Аэровидео Юго-Западной ТЭЦ

#Dronesberg #PowerStation #YouTubeExploringNamibiaTVChannel #AboveUsOnlySky #DroneNamibia #AerialVideoRussia #ExploringNamibiaTV #ДронНамибия #АэровидеоПетербург #АэровидеоРоссия

Power Station Aerial Video

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Namibia: Zambezi Queen special | Королева Замбези Намибия

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Zambezi Queen

PAY STAY SPECIAL

Valid for travel between 1 November 2019 and 31 March 2020

Take advantage of our pay stay special and get a night on us when you book for 3 or 4 nights. Choose from the luxurious Zambezi Queen, her three Chobe Princess houseboats or the secluded Ichingo Chobe River Lodge on Impalila Island.

Our all-inclusive package takes care of every detail from accommodation to delicious dining including all meals, local drinks, and refreshments. Join in a number of other exciting activities including scenic photographic and birding safaris, game viewing and a cultural village tour – all included in your stay!

Ichingo Chobe River Lodge welcomes guests for arrival any day of the week. Please note that set arrival and departure dates apply for the Zambezi Queen and Chobe Princess pay stay special offer:
3 night sailing – Arrive: Friday | Depart: Monday (2 night sailing rate applies)
4 night sailing– Arrive: Monday | Depart: Friday (3 night sailing rate applies)

Terms and Conditions
• Valid for travel between 1 November 2019 and 31 March 2020
• Minimum 3-night stay
• Based on two adults sharing on a double-occupancy basis
• Includes 15% Namibian VAT and 1% Namibian Tourism Levy
• Not available in conjunction with another promotion and/or special rate
• Subject to availability and to change without prior notification
• 30% Single supplement applies
• Children 12 and under get 50% off the adult rate
• Subject to availability

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