Also known as: Etotha
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New Era
… The fires in Etosha alone burnt more than 700 hectares of land last year. This was revealed yesterday by the ministry of forestry’s spokesperson Vilho Hangula. …
Fires ravage1.2m hectaresWindhoek Observer
… The extra flights are timed to coincide with the peak tourism season from July to October, serving key tourist destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast. …
Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek routeInformanté
… This prompted government-led translocations to protected areas such as Etosha National Park and later Waterberg Plateau Park, where populations recovered under stricter protection. …
BRAN platform to boost black rhino conservation coordinationInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Trans-Africa Rally 2026 has officially departed Namibia after participants completed the Namibian leg of the 8,135-kilometre cross-continental adventure, travelling through Damaraland, Etosha National Park and Divundu before reaching the Chobe River. …
Trans-Africa Rally leaves Namibia for Botswana after crossing Damaraland, Etosha and DivunduInformanté
… Rain has also fallen in parts of Etosha National Park in recent days. Videos shared by Gondwana Collection Namibia captured the recent showers at Etosha Safari Camp. …
Rain showers expected to affect various areas on TuesdayInformanté
… According to the organisers, the route takes participants through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with highlights including the Cape Winelands, Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and Bazaruto Island. …
Classic car rally crosses Namibia during 8,000km African adventureInformanté
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has recorded eight rhino poaching incidents during the first four months of 2026, with seven rhinos killed in Etosha National Park and another poached on a private farm, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. …
Eight rhinos poached in Namibia since JanuaryThe Namibian
14 suspects arrested Poaching inside Etosha National Park remains rife, as the police have reported that eight rhinos have been killed on the Omusati side of the country’s flagship national park so far this year. …
Eight rhinos poached in Etosha in four monthsInformanté
… The expansion is also anticipated to support inbound tourism to key destinations such as Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast. …
Namibia gains extra Europe flight with EdelweissThe Namibian
… The increase will also support increased inbound tourism to Namibia’s iconic destinations, including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast and other high-value tourism regions across the country. …
Swiss flight expansion gives Namibia wingsA total of 575 animals were moved from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
A total of 575 animals were moved from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
A total of 575 animals were translocated from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across Namibia, including communal conservancies in the Kunene Region, as part of efforts to restore wildlife populations, improve ecological balance, and strengthen community-based conservation. The translocation was led by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism through collaboration between government, communities, and conservation organisations.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities have been removed from the Marginalised Communities Special Feeding Programme, which distributes quarterly food parcels including maize meal, beans, fish, beef and cooking oil. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed that vulnerable community members, including unemployed households with children, have lost access to this assistance introduced in 2005.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Communal farmers in Kunene region are calling for an urgent review of the government's human-wildlife conflict offset payment scheme, saying current payments do not reflect the true value of their animals. The Otjikaambuti Farmers Association reports that lions have killed about 40 cattle and over 100 goats and sheep since January this year in villages near Etosha National Park.
13 July 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Environment has relocated wildlife from Etosha National Park to restore animal populations in drought-affected areas, including 256 springboks and 190 gemsboks to Kunene Region, 90 zebras to Nyae Nyae Conservancy, and 15 gemsboks and 24 zebras to Uukwaluudhi Conservancy. The ministry plans further translocations of gemsboks, giraffes, and impalas in coming months to restock species, provide prey for predators, and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
10 July 2026 · Informanté →
An elephant at Ongava Game Reserve near Etosha National Park feeds on a termite mound, breaking it apart to ingest the nutrient-dense, mineral-rich clay.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Pupkewitz Toyota and Children in the Wilderness donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The donation, which includes backpacks, sleeping bags, binoculars, hiking shoes and knives, was distributed to rangers from Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has finished a controlled burning exercise in Etosha National Park to reduce excess vegetation and firebreak risks during the August–November wildfire season. The measures, including grading of firebreaks, are expected to reduce the intensity and spread of fires compared to last year.
30 June 2026 · Informanté →
British businessman Harvey Boulter, awaiting trial on a murder charge, says his extensive business interests in Namibia worth about N$150 million demonstrate he has no intention of fleeing the country. He is considering asking the court to amend his bail conditions to allow limited international business travel on a case-by-case basis.
29 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's hospitality sector achieved 62.17% national occupancy in May 2026, up from 56.21% in May 2025 and above the pre-pandemic May 2019 benchmark of 55.83%, driven by early-season safari and nature-based tourism demand ahead of the winter dry season. The Northern region led with 65.19% occupancy, while coastal and central regions also posted gains.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Since last year, more than 1.2 million hectares of land have been destroyed by wildfires across Namibia from 1,300 reported cases. The ministry of forestry is hosting a national workshop in Oshakati to develop protocols and frameworks for national wildfire management and prevention.
19 June 2026 · New Era →
Swiss carrier Edelweiss has begun non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, adding a third frequency on Wednesdays from July 2026. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday carrying 285 passengers.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has launched the Black Rhino Association of Namibia (BRAN), a national coordination platform to strengthen collaboration, data sharing, and conservation efforts across the country's black rhino custodianship network, building on decades of conservation success through translocations, protected areas, and community-based approaches.
31 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Trans-Africa Rally 2026, an 8,135-kilometre cross-continental expedition, completed its Namibian leg after traversing Damaraland, Etosha National Park, and Divundu over 14 days, with participants now crossing into Botswana towards Chobe Game Lodge.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Service predicts rain showers across northern, central-eastern and extreme south-eastern interior regions on Tuesday, with strong winds expected in central and southern areas. Recent showers have already fallen on Outjo (12mm), Kamanjab and surrounding areas (14–20mm), and parts of Etosha National Park.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Trans-Africa Rally 2026, limited to 22 vehicles and running from May 3–31, is crossing Namibia as part of a 7,800-kilometre journey through seven African countries featuring pre-1980 classic cars and select 4×4 vehicles. The route takes participants through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with stops at Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, Victoria Falls and other landmarks.
11 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has recorded eight rhino poaching incidents during the first four months of 2026, with seven rhinos killed in Etosha National Park and one poached on a private farm, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. The ministry has allocated more than N$350 million in the current financial year to strengthen conservation efforts and combat wildlife crime.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Police have reported eight rhinos killed on the Omusati side of Etosha National Park since January, with 14 suspects arrested. Intelligence suggests the rhino horn market is in Angola, and some poachers reportedly consult traditional healers for protection during illegal hunting activities.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Edelweiss Air will expand its direct Zürich–Windhoek service to three weekly flights from July 2026, up from two weekly flights starting June 2026, using an Airbus A350-900. The expansion is expected to boost inbound tourism to destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
Edelweiss Air will increase its non-stop service from Zürich to Windhoek from two to three weekly flights from 15 July. This expansion is part of Namibia's broader growth in international connectivity, with the country's airports expected to serve 17 international destinations by mid-2026, nearly doubling from 10 destinations in 2023.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police in Omusati are investigating law enforcement officers for allegedly abusing a poaching suspect during questioning following an operation in Etosha National Park. The suspect was reportedly subjected to severe physical abuse by a joint team of NDF, NamPol, and Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism officials, resulting in serious injuries, and was taken to hospital for treatment.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Members of an anti-poaching unit at Etosha National Park have been accused of assaulting and burning a 35-year-old man during questioning in April following a poaching incident. The officials involved are from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibian Defence Force, and Namibian Police, and investigations are ongoing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Etosha King Nehale lodge welcomed seven elders from Ongwediva and surrounding areas for a two-night stay, during which they shared their life stories and were taken on a game drive through Etosha National Park.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A herd of elephants has destroyed crops in several villages in Okahao and Tsandi constituencies of Omusati region since last month, with animals feeding on mahangu, maize, melons and damaging property at night. The Environment Ministry says it has requested authorisation to cull one elephant to scare others away and is preparing a helicopter to drive the elephants from affected areas.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Environmental Investment Fund collected N$236 million in environmental levies over three years (2021/22–2023/24), now its main funding source after government budget allocations stopped. The levies on lubricating oils, batteries, tyres, vehicles and plastic bags finance waste management, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience projects across Namibia.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has handed over newly built and renovated infrastructure worth N$166 million across Etosha, Hardap and Bwabwata national parks, co-funded by Namibia and Germany. The upgrades include improved entrance gates, comfort stops, duty stations, and anti-poaching infrastructure, aimed at strengthening conservation and enhancing visitor experience.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Community-based natural resource management programmes generated N$109 million for Namibia's economy in 2025, with 87 registered communal conservancies and 48 community forests supporting sustainable rural livelihoods through tourism, conservation hunting, timber and other natural resource enterprises. The programme, which covers about 60.7% of communal land, employs over 2,591 people and has contributed to wildlife recovery including the return of cheetahs, elephants and black rhinos.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has inaugurated newly constructed and renovated infrastructure across Etosha, Hardap, and Bwabwata National Parks, valued at N$166 million and co-funded by Germany's development bank. The upgrades include enhanced facilities, staff stations, and utilities designed to strengthen wildlife protection and improve visitor experiences.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Environment has inaugurated a Solid Waste Management Facility at Etosha National Park, emphasizing the need for environmental education alongside infrastructure to improve waste management practices. The facility, funded by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, addresses poor waste management at wildlife resorts and will be operated by Rent-A-Drum.
31 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, supported by German development funding, inaugurated renovated and newly constructed infrastructure at Etosha, Hardap, and Bwabwata National Parks. The upgrades included staff housing, wildlife protection facilities, and improved water and power systems designed to enhance both visitor experience and anti-poaching operations.
30 March 2026 · New Era →