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Comment: Air Namibia and rising industry costs |
 It is not the industry who will finance Air Namibia, but the traveller to whom the additional cost will be passed. So whether the traveller chooses Air Namibia or not, in the event of an addition to the levy, the traveller will be made to pay. As the tourism levy is charged on accommodation, an
increment might not only affect demand for Namibia but could also affect accommodation choices. More...
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Destination: Grootfontein, last stop before Caprivi |
 Originally settled by 46 Dorsland Trekker families, Grootfontein is mainly an
agricultural town. From the tourism point of view, the town is an
important destination on the route to Rundu and the Caprivi, a chance for travellers from Etosha
to recharge and prepare for the long road to the Caprivi. Find out more about
Grootfontein, and how to give purpose to the stop, here>>
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History: the strange story of the discovery of Hentie's Bay |
 In 1929, Hentie van Der Merwe, a farmer, motor dealer and game hunter heard that a museum was offering a large sum of money for a rhino skeleton. He shot the rhino, but couldn't cope with the stench as it rotted... and he ran out of water! After a bit of thought, he took the easy way out and decided to take a break by the sea. Find out more about the founding of Hentie's Bay, here>>
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Cheetahs released on Kulala Reserve |
Photographer: Jennifer Dickinson. Copyright: Wilderness Safaris.
Two male cheetahs have been translocated to the Kulala Reserve, surrounding Kulala Wilderness Camp and Kulala Desert Lodge. The cheetahs were removed from commercial farm land near Witvlei. They have been fitted with radio collars to monitor their movements.
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Destination: Twyfelfontein, the gallery in the rocks |
 There are few destinations that rival World Heritage site Twyfelfontein. Over 2,500 engravings point to the practice of shamanism and give a picture of life at the dawn of history. Other sights include Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes. And there is a chance to see a desert elephant in the remarkable beauty of the landscape. Find out more about planning for Twyfelfontein, here>>
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Nature: the giraffe and its periscope neck |
 The giraffe is best known for its extra long neck. In fact, it can see so far
that other animals stay near it for early warning of predators. Its
neck is also very useful in a fight. But its length poses challenges
for the giraffe, when it has to bend down to drink. Find out more about
the giraffe, its cleverly adapted blood circulation system and its incredibly powerful heart, here>>
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Industry: climate change and Namibian tourism |
 Reports issued by the UN IPCC and the UN World Travel
Organisation paint a bleak picture. If Namibian tourism is to 'weather
the change', it will have to evolve soon. Find a basic
qualitative assessment of the impact of climate change on Africa and
Namibia, possible strategies for change, and download the key reports
and link to the UN and other websites and info, here>>
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Nature: the African elephant, built for offroad adventure |
 The elephant is known for its trunk, tusks and size. But there is far more to the elephant than this. For instance, the elephant is the only mammal able to store water in a pouch. Find out about the African bush elephant here>> And find out about elephant species and evolution here>> And login and click here to download high resolution photos.
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