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Tourists to Namibia have the best opportunity to meet local inhabitants, by visiting one of the five ‘Living Museums’ of Namibia. A Living Museum is an authentic way of presenting traditional customs and their unique (but vanishing) way of life.

The TOSCO Trust is a non-profit umbrella organization for all responsible tourism companies, guides and travelers who support conservation in Namibia. Compass Travel Namibia has been a member of TOSCO (Tourism Supporting Conservation) since its inception in 2012. 

The Ovahimba Living Museum  is situated  40 km north of Opuwo. Here the traditional culture of the Ovahimba can be experienced close up. Several activities are offered, for example a guided tour through the village, a bush walk, body painting etc.

The Weinberg Boutique Hotel situated in the upmarket area of Klein Windhoek is a brand-new hotel in Windhoek. “Der Weinberg” has a history of being one of the finest and most noble restaurants in Windhoek. However, this superb restaurant closed its doors a few years ago. Since then the property has been further developed until the opening of this noble Boutique Hotel.

Shipwreck Lodge combines complete isolation with architectural finesse. The Lodge finds itself along the Skeleton Coast, which justifies its name by the numerous ship skeletons found along its coast line. The design of the eight bungalows reflects the numerous stranded wrecks. These are arranged around a centrally situated restaurant including a lounge area. 

Many establishments in Namibia have renovated, upgraded or extended their properties to facilitate the increasing influx of tourists. Traditionally the 'High season months'of August to End of Nov are quite fully booked already for the 2018 season and early reservations for safaris are recommended for the year 2019!

Following airlines fly DIRECTLY from  Germany into the capital Windhoek. AIR NAMIBIA, EUROWINGS and CONDOR. Other airlines like Qatar Airways, KLM and Ethiopean Airlines are also operating long haul flights into Windhoek.

Should you wish to visit traditional Himba tribes on your journey through Namibia, there is no need to travel as far as Opuwo or Epupa. 

The Kalahari Sands Hotel in Windhoek is now called AVANI Hotel.

After arrival in Windhoek, stay the first night in the bush, instead of a hotel in the city.  The farm Voigtland, situated near the  Hosea Kutako  Airport, is the ideal place  to acclimatise after a long flight. 

Find out about two new developments in the hotel industry in Swakopmund. The “Delight Hotel”, Gondwanas new hotel and "Strand Hotel Swakopmund" at the iconic Swakopmund ‘Mole’’.

The secret jewel on the Okavango in the Zambezi region

The lodge offers 3 comfortable self-catering Bungalows and 6 shady camp sites, all with electrical connection, washing basin, rustic outside shower and grill-area. A hanging bridge leads to a small island, which offers a special ‘jungle bar’.