In Namibia, as in many countries, reliable and accurate information regarding the economic impact of tourism has not been available. In an attempt to overcome this problem, a set of preliminary tourism satellite accounts for Namibia has been constructed using currently available data. Such accounts are designed to accurately determine the size and importance of the tourism industry within an economy. The information reported in a set of satellite accounts also enables better and more efficient policy development and planning. This paper describes the process of development of the Namibian TSAs with the aim of identifying the constraints to constructing TSAs, as well as opportunities and lessons for the future.