As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it has caused major disruptions and uncertainty in many industries, but few as vivid as in the international travel and tourism industry. This situation remains fluid and can continue to change.

On 14 March 2020, President Hage Geingob confirmed the first two cases in Namibia. On 17 March, he declared a State of Emergency, followed by restrictive measures to be implemented in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Namibia has 539 confirmed COVID-19 cases thus far (no deaths).

The Ministry of Health has made availability for a toll-free phone number within Namibia for queries with regards to COVID-19. The toll-free number is 800-100-100 or alternatively 911.

Gondwana Collection Namibia is fully aware of the current situation and will continue to monitor the state of affairs and the resulting changes to our industry and guests’ needs. Under Stage 3 of the State of Emergency, nearly all the lodges of the Gondwana group reopened on 2 June 2020. All Camping2Go and self-catering facilities, as well as campsites are open. We have taken the required Health and Safety Measures the continued health and safety of all our guests and employees.