Namibia News

During our 6th visit in Namibia (and northern Botswana) we again had some special experiences during our 34 day tour. There was a  crazy sand storm end of August in the Namib and unfortunately we could not do the Balloon Safari. The Catamaran Boat trip in the Walvis Bay Lagoon is...

Out first journey through Namibia has fulfilled all our expectations. Everything was perfectly organised and we were very happy. Our guided tour led us to Etosha (where we saw masses of elephants) , than through the Kavango & Zambezi Region to Kasane in Botswana. Our Tourguide Gesa led us cautiously from...

We were very satisfied with the organization and the support for our 3rd journey through this beautiful country. The selected accommodations were very decent, we missed absolutely nothing. We managed the days itinerary perfectly well, there was always enough time to explore en route and to arrive at the next lodge...

Again it was beautiful in Namibia. This time our journey lead us via Henties Bay though the Namib, where we had the absolute highlight of a Balloon Flight over Sesriem & Sossusvlei. Further into the South to the Fish River Canyon with its sensational landscape, to Lüderitz and back through the...

On my repeat trip to Namibia, it was again a pleasure to have all the Hotel Reservations prebooked by Compass Travel, satisfactory as always; The perfect vehicle was recommended for 5 people,  with which we made the 4500 km trip without a hitch from North to South Namibia. I can highly...

The popular Lodge on the outskirts of the eastern entrance gate to Etosha, has undergone a complete overhaul during last year and opened its doors again in March 2023. The lodge’s reception, main restaurant and pool bar area, including a brand-new kiddies pool has been transformed completely. The attention to distinctive...

This new lodge in the Erongo Region, located near the famous rock formation ‘Vingerklip’ opened its doors Beginning of January 2023. The Ugab Game Farm & Lodge was built from June 2021 until August 2022 and offers air-conditioned accommodation for a maximum of 8 guests in 2 Standard and 2 Luxury...

This iconic Namibian Lodge, located only 30 minutes from the capital, Windhoek, re-opened after extensive Renovations on 2nd April 2023. Modern finishes have brought a fresh new feeling to this lodge. One of the swimming pools is surrounded by lush green grass where ostrich and ground squirrels roam around; a large...

Our Southern Namibia trip was wonderful and eventful! Every station was different and diverse in many ways. No matter if it was the Namib Desert, Lüderitz, Fish River Canyon or the Kalahari- everything was awesome! Thank you again for the perfect organisation, everything worked out smoothly, as usual. Greetings from Germany...

There is only one assessment for the roundtrip in Namibia - absolutely top class! We drove more than 2200 km with an 4x4 rental car: Windhoek-Etosha-Damaraland-Swakopmund-Sossusvlei-Windhoek. Next to the breath-taking landscapes and the incredible beautiful encounters with people and animals, we had sensational Lodges in gorgeous locations. Mowani, Mushara and Little...

Our 5th trip to Namibia to our favourite lodges ( Heinitzburg, Erindi, Mowani & Damaraland Camp), was again a wonderful experience. The Suite in Erindi was super, the food as well; The game on the drives were not so abundant, maybe because it rained a lot. Mowani was in every respect...

The Weinberg Boutique Hotel situated in the upmarket area of Klein Windhoek is a member of the Gondwana Collection of Namibia;  “The Weinberg” property has a longstanding history, now offering two excellent restaurants and a popular Spa.

Thank you for organising this great little trip for us. Africar Car Hire was very efficient and it all worked out very well. We really liked the guesthouses you chose; the “Organic Stay” in Swakopmund has a nice outside area out of the wind. We ate at the Jetty 1925 and...

I have traveled to over a hundred countries around the world but Namibia always draws me back. It is a beautiful country with frequently changing landscapes and nice people. In September 2022 I was in Namibia for the 35th time with a group for three weeks, from the Angolan to the...

Great communications throughout our 3 week holiday to make sure everything was good. When changes were required the agency made it so easy, we always felt looked after from start to after arriving back home in UK. Upon arrival in Windhoek we received a thick  “Welcome Pack” with itinerary, maps, brochures...

Over the month of February, Namibia has seen incredible rainfall to replenish the parched environment of many years of draught. This resulted in the immediate transformation of landscapes into lush, green expanses and most of our otherwise dry rivers were flowing for days on end. In the driest desert in the...