Tin producer AfriTin Mining announced completion of construction of the civil earthworks and platforms at the Uis tin mine in north-western Namibia.
It allowed AfriTin to progress the steel framework construction and equipment installation of the processing plant. The company expects the phase one pilot processing plant to process 500,000 tonnes per annum, producing around 60 tonnes of tin concentrate per month.
The plant will consist of a four-stage crushing plant and concentrator, which will employ dense media separation and gravity concentration circuits.
Chobe River Camp Boat Cruise
The Chobe River Camp management has informed that the level of the Chobe River, has started to drop. Sandbanks are opening on daily basis.
Until further notice, the Camp will continue with their Sundowner and half day boat cruise but will need to reduce the maximum passenger capacity to 10 persons per boat.
The full day boat cruise is not available during dry season.
Alternative activities, like canoeing, guided walking trails and birding drives are bookable directly at the lodge during this period.
#SeeheimHotel #Aus #Luderitz #Namibia #SchuztruppeGerman #arson #destruction
Seeheim Hotel arson and destruction
The Seeheim Hotel was destroyed after it was allegedly set on fire in June.
Keetmanshoop Police have arrested a woman in connection with alleged arson at Seeheim Hotel located between Keetmanshoop and Luderitz in southern Namibia. The suspected arson at Seeheim Hotel, allegedly by a former employee, happened in June this year. The investigations into the matter are continuing.
The hotel owner Elvidge Kloppers informed that the fire caused damage to property worth around 10 million Namib dollars. Damage includes hotel building constructed back in 1896. The building accommodated Schuztruppe German colonial forces and police station before it was renovated and converted to Seeheim Hotel in the late 1920s.
No serious injuries were reported as a result of the alleged arson.
#Namibia #OkahirongoRiverCamp #Kaokoland #boatcruise #Opuwo #Kunene
Boat Cruises at Okahirongo River Camp
Due to a bad breakdown on their boat - Okahirongo River Camp will unfortunately not be able to do any boat cruises until further notice. The camp still offers various other activities to keep guests happy and occupied.
Namibia, Nambwa Tented Camp, Nambwa Lagoon Camp, KAZA, Bwabwata National Park, Kazile Island Lodge, Zambezi
Nambwa
Situated in the Caprivi - Nambwa is ideal to combine with Botswana, Vic Falls and Namibia.
Nambwa Tented Camp - The elegant Safari Lounge creates a perfect fusion of energy and relaxation, which emphasises a sense of place. A library with a mixture of vintage artifacts and books, as well as small relics found on site while building the lodge on this historical military area, all encourage a touch and exploration.
Nambwa Lagoon Camp is situated on the lagoon side of Nambwa Island, within the heart of KAZA. These are the only lodges uniquely situated inside the Bwabwata National Park. The camp offers five Meru style tents nestled along the backwaters of the Kwando River with a view across the vast floodplains beyond.
Kazile Island Lodge, together with its sister camp Nambwa Tented Lodge, are the only lodges to be uniquely situated within the Bwabwata National Park. Kazile offers ten Meru tents nestled within a Mangosteen forest, overlooking the Kwando River and the expansive floodplains. Kazile Island is a special paradise that can only be reached by boat. Here, herds of buffalo and elephant traverse the wet Zambezi landscape. Sitatunga, an elusive aquatic antelope, are often spotted along the floodplains and marshes.
#SouthAfrica #TimbavatiGameReserve #NsalaSafariCamp #KrugerNationalPark
New camp opens in Timbavati Game Reserve
Nsala Safari Camp has opened its doors in the Timbavati Game Reserve. The Timbavati Game Reserve shares unfenced borders with the iconic Kruger National Park and provides a phenomenal game viewing experience.
It is an intimate and rustic bush camp that is surrounded by marula and leadwood trees and is perched on the banks of a dry riverbed. It can accommodate up to 9 guests in 3 standalone, rounded, thatched chalets.
#SouthAfrica #SasekaTentedCamp #ThornybushReserve #LeadwoodVilla
The Thornybush Collection will be opening the doors of its newest offering, Saseka Tented Camp, in early 2019.
The camp will be graded as 5-star and the Thornybush Reserve will offer 24 000 hectares of pristine wilderness for an authentic safari adventure.
The camp will comprise eight luxury tents that will each be able to accommodate two people. There will also be the Leadwood Villa, which will accommodate four adults in two tents with a central entertainment area, perfect for small groups and families. Each of the tents will have its own private plunge pool and deck.
#Namibia #Otjiwarongo #ErindiGameReserve
Erindi Game Reserve Activities
The extra activities at the Erindi Game Reserve can not be booked in advance anymore, from either the bookings office in Windhoek or the lodge. Guests must discuss any additional activities they would like to do with the reception upon arrival and then make payment as well.
Extra activities are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
The lodge will, however, book the regular AM & PM game drives on the Full Board with Game drives package, but none of the other additional activities.
#SouthAfrica #CritchleyHackleLodge #Dullstroom #KrugerNationalPark
Critchley Hackle Lodge - Fly Fishing
Dullstroom, South Africa’s premier fly fishing destination.
Escape the everyday and retreat to South Africa’s premier fly fishing destination – Dullstroom. You will fall in love with Critchley Hackle Lodge’s country style accommodation, peaceful surroundings and fly fishing opportunities (of course).
Have our chef freshly prepare your catch of the day. Critchley Hackle boasts with well-stocked trout dams comfortably accessible on-site.
Critchley Hackle Lodge’s 12 luxurious rooms will leave you wanting to stay even longer in the peace & tranquility of this quaint little town.
Critchley Hackle Lodge’s Restaurant, is the perfect lunch stop over en-route to the Kruger National Park. Enjoy a range of delicious meals, each presented with a characteristic chef's flair whilst admiring the beautiful view of the lake. For an all-round memorable dining experience in Dullstroom you can't do better than Critchley Hackle Restaurant.
#MpalaJenaCamp #Zimbabwe #VictoriaFalls #GreatPlainsConservation #Africa #ZambeziRiver #ZambeziNationalPark
Great Plains Conservation opens new camp in Victoria Falls
Great Plains Conservation has opened a new camp by the name of Mpala Jena Camp in the Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe.
Mpala Jena Camp is an exquisite safari camp that is located in a private concession within the Zambezi National Park and overlooks a stretch of the Zambezi River.
It offers four luxury tents and a two bedroom suite. The camp itself has been designed and built in an innovative and eco-friendly manner that makes use of recycled hardwood and canvas and all of the camp’s electricity is sourced from its own solar farm.
#Namibia #EtoshaNationalPark #OlupaleLodge #Tsumeb #Africa
New luxury lodge to be built in Namibia
A new luxury lodge, Olupale Lodge, is set to be constructed at the beginning of 2019 near Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park.
The lodge is expected to be opened at the end of 2019 and will offer 30 standard 4-star rooms as well as ten luxury 5-star units.
Facilities will include a restaurant, a rim-flow swimming pool with a sunbathing deck, open-air seating and pool bar as well as a lounge. Activities will include cultural experiences, game drives into the Etosha National Park and horseback safaris.
#Grashoek #Namibia #DornhuegelGuestFarm #Okavango #Zambezi #BushmanExperience #D2844 #Grootfontein #JuHoansi
Dornhugel Guest Farm
We would like to announce a rate change for the Excursion to Bushman Village offered as a day trip from Dornhugel Guest Farm, to experience the authentic lifestyle of the Ju/'Hoansi-San people of Grashoek.
Rates are available on request.
The Excursion details
Minimum 2 maximum 8 persons are required as per the vehicle capacity. The excursion departs 7h30 in the morning and takes about 1,5 hours drive to reach the Grashoek Village which is 122 km away. The duration of this activity is about 6hrs including the drive from Dornhuegel to Grashoek San Village and back, with a pick nick along the way. Guests are expected to spend approximately 3 hours at the village.
The day excursion includes: driver; vehicle; fuel; picnic lunch; soft drinks & water. Possible activities offered at Grashoek are not included and are to be paid for directly as charged on arrival at the Village. These include;
° Bush walk (± 1,5 h)
° Singing, dancing and games (± 1,5 h)
° Crafts in the village (± 2h)
° Action Day (± 4h)
Price estimate is on request.
Dornhuegel Guestfarm servers as a perfect stopover for guests traveling to or from Okavango and the Zambezi regions, ideally a 2 night stay to makes the day trip to Grashoek for the Bushman Experience before departing to other destinations.
Lodge Facilities
8 Guest Rooms with Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, a Bar, Restaurant, a Swimming Pool, a library with Curio Shop and Free Wi-Fi at reception area. Visa and Master Credit cards are welcome.
The Lodge is situated on the D2844, 48 km east of Grootfontein. GPS coordinates: -19.443914, 18.935717
#ZeldaGame #GuestFarm #Gobabis #Namibia #Buitepos #Botswanaborder #Bushmen #Nharo #BeWild #ЗелдаНамибия
Zelda Game & Guest Farm
Zelda Game & Guest Farm is established on large cattle farming and game populated piece of land offering comfortable simple accommodation to tourists and business travellers between Namibia and Botswana due to its convenient location close to eastern border post with Botswana named Buitepos.
Around half of the farm area, 5 000 ha, were fenced off allowing establishment of Zelda game park where owners maintain a healthy population of free roaming game and other wildlife. While still concentrating on daily farm activities Zelda also offers comfy accommodation consisting of sixteen tastefully furnished and decorated rooms with fully en-suite bathrooms and unparalleled service.
Staying true to Namibian hospitality farm staff are welcoming all guests to spend a few days longer experiencing tranquility of Zelda. The farm also boasts a resident Nharo Bushmen families, original inhabitants of the land who lived in the area for hundreds of years. Resident professional guides are delighted to share Bushmen fascinating traditional heritage and intimate knowledge with you as a guest of honour.
Zelda's specialty is "Be Wild" experience: an overnight in bush camp with dinner, Bushman walk and traditional Bushmen dancing, a fun-filled evening in company of these fascinating people. Additional activities are game drives and animal feeding tours. Bushmen activities can also be done separately.
#Namibia #Windhoekhotel #abandoned #ВиллаВердНамибия #WindhoekWest #VillaVerdi #closeddown
Abandoned hotel in Windhoek, Namibia
Villa Verdi closed down
Villa Verdi, one of the most well-known hotels in central Windhoek, was closed down several years ago. The building looks abandoned and unkept however a guard is posted at the site. Below is April 2018 photo gallery. Images were taken from outside of the property. The hotel is located at 4 Verdi Street in Windhoek West.
#Namibia #JackalberryTentedCamp #NkasaLupalaLodge #Kongola #KatimaMulilo #SangwaliVillage #WuparaConservancy
Jackalberry Tented Camp
We are delighted to announce that with immediate effect Jackalberry Tented Camp is introducing a Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rate. Minimum is 2 nights stay.
3 Twin Room and 1 Honeymoon Double Room; with side lamps, in room bathroom, coffee/tea station, hot water generated by a solar power, offering a superb eco friendly personalized safari experience. All rooms are made of customized large tents with average of 32.4 m2 . Maximum of 2 pax allowed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Guests / Guide must please contact Jackalberry Tented Camp on arrival in Katima or Kongola (irrespective of whether the guests require a transfer or not). From time to time the cellphone signal at Jackalberry is very weak. This is to ensure that we are at the pick up point in the Sangwali Village on time and for those who don't require a pick up transfer that we are aware of your arrival should you get stuck along the way, we will know when to start looking for you.
Jackalberry Tented Camp is only accessible by 4x4, all other vehicles will be provided with secure parking and security at the Wuparo Conservancy Office in Sangwali and will be collected by the lodge between 1 & 2.30pm. Arrival details or estimated time of arrival is essential for prompt transfer arrangements. If tour operator or clients do not confirm the need of a pick up the car will not be at the collection point.
Guests traveling in a 4x4 who do not require a pick up transfer must stop at Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge for information on Jackalberry Tented Camp. A guide or driver will accompany guests to the Park Gate to pay the Park fees. Vehicles are securely parked at Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge to avoid unnecessary traffic inside the National Park, unless prearranged.
Reconnect with the nature and let your senses be captured by untamed wilderness.
All Safari activities are subject to safety conditions of the surroundings. We will only know on the day of your arrival whether we can conduct them and reserve the right to offer a alternative in the same price category.
Water based activities are subject to the water levels at the time of your arrival. Should we not be able to provide this activity, we will offer a suitable alternative in the same price category.
How to book Jackalbery Tented Lodge: contact is below
° Rates are Per unit (Room Tent) per (1) Night
° Maximum 2 pax per room tent
° Only 2 nights and more allowed
° Dinner, Bed and Breakfast (DBB) rates
° No children under the age of 16 years old permitted
#Namibia #CampKipwe #MowaniMountainCamp #Damaraland #Twyfelfontein #Khorixas #Uis
Mowani & Kipwe
Mowani Mountain Camp
Sustainable eco-tourism and community upliftment is of the utmost importance at Mowani Camp. Guides from the local tribes compliment day-time game drives to track mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, klipspringer and if you are fortunate enough... the leopard! Days were filled with game drives, in the Aba-Huab Valley, in search of the desert adapted elephants that roam freely in this area or visit to Twyfelfontein rock art.
Camp Kipwe
Designed to creatively embrace the granite boulders, the Camp Kipwe embodies its Swahili meaning as it "blesses" the mind, body and soul of every traveler that makes the journey. The camp is nestled in the boulders, facing out onto superb scenery. Incorporating boulders, small red basalt rocks and Mopane branches, it has a natural organic feel.
The 9 rooms + 1 suite are round in shape, with large outside decks to admire the view.
#HoedspruitIncentiveCard #SouthAfrica #GKIC #GreaterKrugerInformationCentre #WestlinePienaar #cheetah
The formal launch of the Greater Kruger Information Centre, located on the premises of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, was a huge success.
Thank you to everybody who attended the event – we missed all those who could not make it. We know you all wear the success of the centre at your hearts. We trust that this is only the beginning of great things ahead.
A huge thank you to the wonderful people who sponsored the event so generously. Without the support of Safari Wines, Pick n Pay, Spar and Afrique Water, we would not be able to have such a wonderful and special launch.
Just a short summary on the vision of the GKIC:
Developed as a partnership of tourism focused organisations in the area, the information centre is aimed at promoting the tourism potential of the Greater Kruger area to tourists and business travellers. The centre will be open seven days a week.
Brochures and maps will be available on site to help navigate the area, plan customised itineraries, find restaurants and accommodation and discover the many exciting attractions of the area. We will inform you on a monthly basis how many brochures are left so that you can ensure ample stock at all times.
The information centre will significantly contribute to creating an awareness of the many facilities and attractions available in the Greater Kruger area and provide product owners and tour operators with a venue to display their marketing material.
Also, please see the attached file on the Greater Kruger Hoedspruit Incentive Card system. There are already quite a few companies/lodges/activities that signed up to the card. This is going to be a very exciting avenue for the Greater Kruger Area to raise funds and up the amount of feet visiting the area.
Herewith just the contact details of the centre again:
Westline Pienaar
Mobile : 063 299 0122
Please feel free to visit the GKIC at any time and contact us on any inquiries.
Thank you for your goodwill and support. By taking hands we make the world a better place.
#CampOkavango #XuganaIslandLodge #Botswana #Africa #HelicopterHorizons #OkavangoDelta #полетынавертолете #Ботсвана
New scenic helicopter flights in Botswana
We announce that helicopter flights are available from both Camp Okavango and Xugana Island Lodge with Helicopter Horizons.
HELICOPTER SCENICS NOW OFFERED AT CAMP OKAVANGO & XUGANA ISLAND LODGE
We are excited to announce that a helicopter is now permanently based in the Camp Okavango and Xugana Island Lodge concession. Having a helicopter in camp means scenic flights will be more affordable for a memorable addition to your travellers safari in Botswana!
Seeing the Okavango Delta from a helicopter is a truly magnificent experience. Our partners at Helicopter Horizons will remove the doors providing uninterrupted views and close up angles of the majestic delta and its wildlife. A scenic flight is not just a must for keen photographers but an exciting opportunity to witness the remarkable Okavango Delta from above.
Guests are recommended to prebook this to ensure they don’t miss out. You may add a helicopter scenic flight for any existing or new bookings for either Camp Okavango or Xugana Island Lodge now!
Rates available on request.
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS 2018 & 2019
(min 2 pax)
30 minute flights
45 minute flights
60 minute flights
Keeping it Pristine!
Helicopter Horizons operate their scenic flights with the utmost respect and caution for the natural environment and wildlife. They have also worked extremely closely with us over the past months on trial runs ensuring guests on activity and in camp are not disturbed. The routes and take off areas are designed specifically to make use of pristine areas within the incredible concession that hosts Camp Okavango and Xugana Island Lodge.
