The Namibian Travel and Tourism Forum assures that there is no cause for concern following the U.S. government's issuance of a Level 2 travel advisory for Namibia.

The U.S. Department of State recently advised its citizens to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to Namibia, citing rising crime rates and some health issues.

Nupresh Soni, founder of the Namibian Travel and Tourism Forum, believes that this advisory should not alarm travelers or negatively impact the country's tourism industry.

Soni emphasized that the Level 2 advisory is not exclusive to Namibia; many larger and more popular tourist destinations worldwide are also categorized similarly.

He acknowledged that Namibia faces some minor challenges but stated that the main issue lies in how the advisory is interpreted and communicated.

Soni added that the timing of the advisory should not affect the upcoming tourism season, as visitors are still expected to travel to Namibia.

Other Southern African countries with a Level 2 rating include South Africa and Zimbabwe, while Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, and Mauritius are currently listed as Level 1, the lowest risk category.