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Founded in 1989, the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA) is a voluntary private-sector body that acts on behalf of its members to encourage the development of responsible tourism in Namibia, ensure standards and reliability in the Namibian tourism industry and further the common interests of Namibian Tour Operators. Members of TASA are committed to maintaining professional standards.
Association Objectives
Through a collective industry association effort, to promote and represent the views of its members and the Tourism Industry as well as assisting FENATA in resolving issues with the relevant authorities.
To support members in co-coordinated marketing activities at international travel fairs and by submitting up-to-date lists of members to the tourism industry and tourism promotion offices, (Ministries, Consulates, Trade Missions, Airline Offices, International Tourism Associations, the specialized press, producers of Travel Guides/books and general data base promotion).
Advantage of being TASA member
- Acts as advisor to and supports the efforts of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, in line with overseas developments.
- Updates members on new legislation regulating tourism, both national and international.
- Communicates on issues which have an impact on the Southern African in-bound tourism industry.
- Unlimited access to the entire TASA membership database – conditions apply.
TASA has representation at Industry Association level:
- Namibia Tourism Board (NTB)
- Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations (FENATA)
- Eco-Awards Namibia
- Roads Authority
- NTA and NATH (Information and Training for Guides)
Office Team
Board Members
Bio: I have worked in the tourism industry for over 26 years in various sectors, including charters, hospitality, car rental, Air Namibia and Wilderness for the past 7 years now as regional travel manager, overseeing the entire reservations and office team at the “Namib Travel Shop”. I am very passionate about our country and love sharing our amazing landscapes and experiences with our guests.
Bio: Born and bred Swakopmunder, returned to Namibia in 2015 to join her family-business, Namibia Tracks & Trails. After working for various touring companies in South Africa since 1999, Wiebke now heads up the NTT team in Swakopmund. Wiebke joined the TASA board as a co-opted member in 2020 and has been appointed the TASA secretary in 2022.
Bio: Came to Namibia in 1993, and he established a specialist safari company called SandyAcre Safaris in 1995. This was later merged with another owner-managed safari company called Tou Safaris to become Ultimate Safaris in 2008. He first joined the TASA Board in 1995 and went on from there to become the Fenata Executive officer, before becoming Fenata chairman and TASA vice-chairman of TASA in 2009. He re-joined the TASA Board in 2022, and was then re-elected as Fenata Chairman for a term from then until August 2024 when he will finally retire from active participation in Namibian tourism associations.
Bio: Mr. Ndoroma was born on 08/03/1951, a Namibian citizen and is married with four children. He is currently the Executive Chairman of Twine Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd, an investment and property development entity. Intermix Tours & Safaris Pty Ltd – Involved in various Tourism Activities – Travel and Accommodation
Tom loves to work with people from multicultural backgrounds. Tom has over 10 years of experience in tourism, both as a freelance and contract tour guide with well-established companies including African Eagle, Karibu Safaris and Kodiak Island. He has worked as a tour guide specifically for key French speaking markets and currently serves as General Manager Kodiak Island since 2017. Tom has joined the TASA Board in 2022, he is open-minded and very enthusiastic about learning new skills.
Partners
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
Namibia Tourism Board