BUSH TELEGRAPH What's up in the industry

from Travel News Namibia 2020

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BUSH TELEGRAPH

MORE CONVENIENCE AT TORRA

Torra Bay is now equipped with banking and WiFi connectivity. FNB in partnership with Q-KON Africa installed a Twoobii Satellite Business Broadband Solution, so you can now pay with your bank cards for your accommodation, goods at the shop as well as fuel, using the FNB Point of Sale devices. Added to this, campers now enjoy free WiFi in the middle of the desert.

MORE ‘NATURALLY’ NAMIBIAN

Naturally Namibia, a collection of some of Namibia’s top owner-run safari experiences, has welcomed Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel to the group. The elegant 41-bedroom hotel is part of Am Weinberg Estate in the upmarket suburb of Klein Windhoek. See www.amweinberghotel.africa

Congratulations to Stephanie Mohrmann (right) in her new role as Naturally Namibia global ambassador and Welcome to Desireé Willemse (left) in the role of Ongava Sales & Marketing Systems Manager.

Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge and Erongo Wilderness Lodge saw some stunning interior renovations. A new flair for established favourites on the outskirts of Damaraland.

FLYWESTAIR MORE TIME TO

Namibia’s first private passenger airline, FlyWestair, recently expanded its flight schedule to serve all its destinations every weekday and on Sundays. You can now fly between Eros Airport in Windhoek and Ondangwa, Oranjemund and Cape Town six days a week. The airline is continuously updating its schedules and destinations, so keep an eye on its website for more developments coming soon. It’s about time.

MORE SUPERIOR AT HOHENSTEIN

Ondili recently introduced new Superior Chalets at Hohenstein Lodge. The private and spacious chalets boast a living room, en-suite bathroom and extra large twin beds, as well as your own shady terrace with spectacular views.

Journeys Namibia are as busy as buzzing bees and have new products to show for it. Exciting hiking packages have been developed for visitors to Journeys’ Fish River Lodge, including a rustic accommodation option for those hikers wishing to spend the night at the “edge of eternity”. Sharing memories around an evening campfire has never looked this good. Guests at Hobatere Lodge now have the added option of a Boma Experience - an outdoor dinner under Namibia’s dazzling night sky, complete with African Bush storytelling and delectable fire-cooked meals. A truly immersive experience, the Tree House at Hobatere gives guests the opportunity to savour the solitude of nature at a private waterhole and a unique overnight stay in an exclusive wildlife area. A new property has recently been added to the Journeys portfolio: Little Forest Garden Retreat Guesthouse. This family-orientated guest house is located in the tranquil Eros neighbourhood in Windhoek. MORE TO YOUR JOURNEY Hiker's heaven at Fish River Lodge Boma Experience at Hobatere Images: Denzel Bezuidenhout

Discover more about Journeys at www. journeysnamibia.com

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LITTLE KULALA MORE WILDERNESS AT

The Tree House at Hobatere

Wilderness Safaris’ famous Little Kulala near Sossusvlei is undergoing renovations this year. Scheduled to reopen in June 2020, the desert retreat will maintain its much-loved look and feel. The emphasis remains on celebrating the splendour of the Namib Desert.