New rules for Dolphin cruises

Mola Mola has sent us information regarding new rules implemented:

"Due to new rules and regulations from the Marine Tourism Association of Namibia in conjunction with Ruth H. Leeney,Phd: Co-Director/Co-Founder of the Namibian Dolphin Project no boats or marine cruise operators will be allowed in the eastern side of the harbour of Walvis Bay. This is the stretch from long beach to the bird island. As this is the resting place for mothers and calf’s and whales.
We will however still do the normal marine cruises, except for the restricted area."

Please visit our link for the updated itinerary of the Marine Cruise http://www.namibiareservations.com/dolphin_cruisese.html

For bookings contact: info@namibiareservations.com

Guaranteed to be fun when visiting the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

Refurbishment notice for Kempinski Mokuti Lodge

Please be informed that Kempinski Mokuti Lodge will start the refurbishment on 98 guest rooms at Kempinski Mokuti Lodge as of the 28.11.10.

The Lodge will not close down for the time of the renovation works and all bookings will be honoured and are confirmed as by their reservations department.

The refurbishment will run next to the normal operations and will have minimal impact on the every day operation. The Lodge is very wide spread and though it is possible to take complete room blocks out of operation, thus guests will hardly notice that work on the rooms are done.

During the Low Season Phase (December 2010 to end February 2011) they will work on 30 rooms at a time and these new rooms will be available as of February/March. From March onwards they will renovate only 10 rooms at a time and as soon as each room block is finished, these rooms will be integrated into operations again and the next 10 rooms will be worked on. The room blocks, which is being worked on will be fenced off, so hardly any construction work is visible for guests. All rooms will be fully refurbished by October 2011.

They will renovate all rooms of the Deluxe, Safari Club and Safari Suite category.

For more details or bookings please contact: info@namibiareservations.com

Ombalantu Baobab recommended as National Heritage Site

The famous Ombalatu Baobab is Outapi has been recommended for proclamation as a national heritage place by the National Heritage Council of Namibia.

The landmark Baobab tree, locally known as Omukwa wa Nakafingo na Temba, is estimated to be between 700 and 800 years old and has a height of about 20 m. The branches of the ancient tree provided an ideal vantage point and served as a lookout post in days gone by.

The cavernous trunk served as a sanctuary to the Aambalantu people fleeing attackers and was also used as a storage place. It was put to use of a post office in 1940 and later became the centrepiece of a base of the South African military. A stone pulpit and benches are reminders of its use as a chapel during this period. An opening of about 1 m high by 2 m wide provides access to the hollow trunk which can accommodate about 20 people.

The large Baobab is the focal point of the Ombalantu Baobab Tree Heritage Centre in Outapi.
Submissions and requests for hearings by members of the public on the recommended proclamation of the Ombalantu Baobab must be submitted to the National Heritage Council of Namibia before Monday, 29 November.
Other well-known baobabs in North-Central Namibia include King Nashilongo’s Baobab which served as the king’s office in Tsandi. Sir Howard’s Baobab, also in Tsandi, was named after the first Administrator of South West Africa, Sir Howard Gorges, who visited the area in June 1916.

Also recommended for proclamation as a national heritage place is the Okahao Baobab - an infamous tree during the years of the liberation struggle.
The Ombalantu Baobab is not the first baobab in the country to be declared a national monument. That honour goes to the baobab on the farm Keibib, north of Grootfontein. At the time of its proclamation in 1951, it was the largest known Baobab in Namibia’s commercial farming area.

Derived from TourNamibia

Various Packages offered by Namibia Reservations

ETOSHA PACKAGE 2 Persons - Double Room at Otjibamba Lodge (BB) for 1 Night, Okaukuejo (DBB) for 2 Nights Car Rental - Group B including return flight on Air Namibia (CPT/JHB-WHK-CPT/JHB) N$ 4 400.00 per person sharing (excluding Airport Taxes)

SOSSUSVLEI PACKAGE 2 Persons - Double Room at Le Mirage Desert Lodge (DBB) for 3 Nights,Car Rental - Group B including return flight in Air Namibia (CPT/JHB-WHK-CPT/JHB) N$ 5 650.00 per person sharing (excluding Airport Taxes)

SWAKOPMUND PACKAGE 2 Persons - Double Room at Royal Benguela Guesthouse (BB) for 3 Nights, 1 Marine Cruise Activity Car Rental - Group B including return flight on Air Namibia (CPT/JHB-WHK-CPT/JHB) N$ 4 575.00 per person sharing (excluding Airport Taxes) WINDHOEK PACKAGE 2 Persons - Double Room at Villa Verdi (BB) for 2 Nights, Car Rental - Group B including return flight on Air Namibia (CPT/JHB-WHK-CPT/JHB) N$ 3 260.00 per person sharing (excluding Airport Taxes)

Special offer valid from 01.December 2010 until 30.June 2011 Terms & Conditions apply

Namibia Reservations offers various packages for:Self Dives Travelers, Business Travelers, Weekend Getaways, Honeymooners.

Contact us with your ideas!

travel@namibiareservations.com

Cape Town Package offered by Namibia Reservations

For the perfect getaway or that important business meeting, Namibia Reservations offers a wonderful package:

2 Persons - Double Room at Cape Town Lodge for 2 Nights

2 Days Car Rental - Group B

including return flight on Air Namibia

For only N$ 3 275.00 per person sharing (excluding Airport Taxes)

Special offer is valid until 31.12.2010

Terms and Conditions apply

Contact travel@namibiareservations.com for more details

Valentine Promotion of ultimate luxury, privacy and romance

Breathtaking Sunsets & Romantic Dinners...
Treat your loved one to a romantic, private getaway.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an unforgettable getaway with ultimate luxury, privacy and romance...
This offer is valid for couples at the following Lodges:
Impalila Island Lodge: http://www.namibiareservations.com/impalilae.html
Ntwala Island Logde: http://www.namibiareservations.com/ntwala_island_lodge.html
Susuwe Island Lodge: http://www.namibiareservations.com/susuwe_island_lodge.html
This offer is valid from 01.01.2011 - 28.02.2011 and a minimum of three nights stay.
Rates Include:
Accommodation, all meals, local drinks and laundry; 1 x activity p/day (private at Ntwala); Bottle of sparkling wine for the first night; Romantic candle-lit dinners; Return transfers to/from BBK Immigration to Ntwala; Return transfer to/from Kongola/Immelmann to Susuwe; VAT & tourism levy
Rates Exclude:
All drinks; Items of a personal nature; Transfers other than specified i.e. (road or air) from Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Katima Malilo and Maun Airports; Visa fees where applicable

Current Specials offered by Namibia Reservations

Namibia Reservations offers fantastic specials for the 2011 Season.

Visit our website for more details
www.namibiareservations.com/namibiaspecialse.html or
contact us at
info@namibiareservations.com