Mercha Booking Agency

28/04/2022

Wow amazing light and life at the end of the tunnel as things start to shape up. It's beautiful here my first Overlanders have rocked into Swakopmund. I'm over the moon and excited to have them back. INTREPID is back in the house.

15/03/2022

Great News !!!!

Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to provide a negative PCR test result upon entry to Namibia, as long as they provide a fully vaccinated card.

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14/12/2021

PRESIDENT GEINGOB AVOIDS LOCK DOWN

President Hage Geingob has adopted a soft approach to the fourth wave of Covid-19 by not locking down the country, but rather put in a raft of measures to try and contain the situation.

Below are some of the changes:

Crowds reduced from 500 to 200. (This number applicable to people at events and burials).

Government will not implement a curfew; however, it encourages the correct wearing of masks.

1 million masks will be made available to public transport operators.

Trading hours for sale of alcohol unchanged, but can be revisited if rate of infections becomes overwhelming.

Vaccine passports may be requested upon entry to a bar or drinking establishment.

The validity of PCR tests reduced to 72 hours from the time results are produced to the time travelers arrive in Namibia.

Namibians coming with positive PCR results subjected isolation.

Namibians and permit holders may enter without the 72 hour PCR test, those who arrive without PCR negative results to be subjected to quarantine.

Tests for people at ports of entry will be conducted.

Any bookings & activities in and around Swakopmund, Namibia. We will brief you and book them for you.

14/09/2021

President Hage Geingob implored all eligible Namibians to come forward and be vaccinated. Vaccination in Namibia remains voluntary.

He announced new regulations that will commence Thursday, 16 September until midnight Friday, 15 October 2021.

1. Public gatherings are now at 150 persons per event

2. Spectators at sporting events are set at 150 persons per event

3. Curfew has been extended from 23:00 to 04:00

4. Regulations related to alcohol remains the same as amended on 6 September 2021

5. Burials of persons who succumbed due to Covid-19 or Covid-19 related, must take place in a period of ten days, all meals to be served as take-away

Any bookings & activities in and around Swakopmund, Namibia. We will brief you and book them for you.

13/08/2021

NEW COVID-19 REGULATIONS

Public Gatherings as defined in the Regulations have been adjusted to one hundred (100) persons per event.

2. The Curfew will remain in force from 22h00 to 04h00 daily.

3. Education: All schools and educational institutions will operate at full capacity, with

strengthened Infection Prevention and Control measures in place.

4. Restrictions related to liquor:
a. The sale of liquor remains restricted, on take-away basis between 09h00 to 18h00,

Monday to Friday, except for those hospitality establishments that have resident guests.

b. The sale of alcohol remains prohibited on Saturday to Sunday, except at restaurants, guesthouses and similar establishments with resident guests. On-site consumption of alcohol is allowed with meals at restaurants until 22:00.

5. Business operations:

a. Gyms, Nightclubs, Casinos, Gambling and Betting Houses may resume operations, allowing patrons up to half capacity.
The number of persons inside a facility may not exceed 50 percent floor carrying capacity or 100 persons at any one time.

b. All Contact Sports may resume, however without spectators. Management of the various sports codes must ensure the safety of sports persons and staff, during training and games.

c. Motor Vehicle Passenger Restrictions remain in force, loading public transport vehicles at half capacity. Vehicles that are transporting tour groups who are travelling together may load such tourists at full capacity.

6. Burials: due to COVID-19 must take place within a period of ten (10) days, all the current burial related regulations remain in force.

The number of 100 persons per gathering applies to mourners, excluding essential workers.

7. With regard to the test results upon entry into the country, the Minister will elaborate on technicalities.

Any bookings & activities in and around Swakopmund, Namibia. We will brief you and book them for you.

12/08/2021

12/08/2021

Fellow Namibians, in recent weeks, we saw encouraging signs in our fight against Covid-19. We should not let our guard down. We should be vigilant. Tomorrow, at 11h00, I will provide the 33rd Covid-19 update on our measures. Our unity is our strength against this invisible enemy.

30/07/2021

1. Travel restrictions lifted
2. 50 people per event, 2 hour limit
3. Curfew from 10pm till 4am
4. All schools resume face to face 4th Aug.
5. Liquor on takeaway from 9am till 6pm mon-friday.
6. Restaurants etc can resume onsite subject to compliance
7. Businesses high risk like gyms and sports clubs closed
8. Spas, beauty parlour, hair salons open
9. Swimming pools and playgrounds resume.
10. Motor vehicle restrictions in force for public transport, shuttles and tour operators, half load.
11. PCR test reduced to 72hrs!

21/05/2021

Public Notice: Kindly be informed that the Ngoma/Kasane Border Post is now open for public use. Happy Travels