Namibia: Debmarine Launched Benguela Gem Diamond Mining Vessel

Debmarine Namibia Launched Benguela Gem its Most Advanced Diamond Mining Vessel

Debmarine Namibia, a 50-50 joint venture between De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Namibia, prospecting for marine diamonds in the Ocean off the Namibian Coast, produces around 1.4 million carats of marine diamonds annually, bringing in a revenue of more than NAD 10 billion (US$669.5 million) every year.

Hitherto Marine diamond mining was carried out by Debmarine Namibia by operating five diamond mining vessels, that comb the ocean floor and suck sediments from the seabed. The Ships bear the names Debmar Atlantic, Debmar Pacific, Grand Banks, Gariep and Mafuta. The ships employ two types of mining technologies, the airlift drill and the crawler mining technology.

In the year 2017, with a view of ramping up production from 1.4 million to over 2.0 million carats, the Company planned to construct a US$ 142 million ship-cum tanker, which was projected to be the world’s largest custom-built diamond mining vessel of length 176 metres. The new vessel was expected to join the fleet by early 2022.

The AMV3 is now the largest diamond recovery vessel in the world and the new Flagship of the Debmarine Namibia fleet. The vessel is expected to operate for at least 30 years, and create 160 high-skilled jobs for Namibian Citizens. The ship is expected to add an additional 500,000 carats of high-value diamonds to Debmarine’s annual production increasing it to over 2.0 million carats.

The AMV3 was officially renamed “Benguela Gem” and unveiled in Namibia by the country’s President His Excellency Hage Geingob at an inauguration ceremony held on March 18, 2022, and also attended by the Minister of Mines and Energy, the Honourable Tom Alweendo and De Beers Group CEO, Bruce Cleaver. The vessel was expected to commence operations from the following week, well ahead of its original schedule.

Commenting on the inauguration of the World’s most advanced marine diamond mining vessel, Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group, said: “The Benguela Gem is the first of its kind and represents an outstanding feat of engineering design, technology innovation and sustainability performance. Despite significant challenges presented by Covid-19, the project was delivered ahead of time and budget – a testament to the world-leading skill and expertise of all involved. The investment in this vessel will support a long term, sustainable future for Namibia’s diamond sector, which is home to some to the most sought-after diamonds in the world.”

CEO of Debmarine Namibia, Otto Shikongo, also commenting on the inauguration of the new vessel said, “As we gather here for the inauguration of this new vessel, just days before Namibia celebrates its 32 years of independence, bear testimony that we at Debmarine Namibia will continue to make our stakeholders proud by delivering real value for both our shareholders and the people of Namibia.”

Commenting in the same vein, Honourable Minister of Mines and Energy for Namibia Tom Alweendo said, “In a world where there is global competition for capital…the investment in this vessel is not just an investment in a diamond-recovery vessel. It is an investment in the future of Namibia.”

Namibia has the richest known marine diamond deposits in the world, with Debmarine Namibia extracting some of the highest quality diamonds available anywhere from water of between 90 – 150 meters deep off the south-west coast of the country.

The Benguela Gem is a crawler ship, having a 280-ton mechanical arm, that moves in a horizontal arc, dredging material beneath the sea floor, up to a depth of 120 metres (400 feet). There is a sophisticated treatment plant onboard the ship, that sifts the diamonds from the dredged gravel. The gravel is then returned to the ocean, and the diamonds are automatically sealed into barcoded steel briefcases, and flown by helicopter three times a week to vaults back on dry land, in the capital city Windhoek to be graded subsequently. The unique thing is that no human hands touch the diamonds during the entire mining and production process at sea.

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Namibia: The emerging Orange Basin oil province

The emerging Orange Basin oil province in Namibia – a new global hot spot for exploration

Two significant oil discoveries announced by Shell and Total Energies in February 2022 have opened multiple new oil plays offshore Namibia. The excitement is understandable, but how significant could the breakthrough prove to be and what challenges need to be overcome to realise the potential?

Between 2006, when the giant Tupi field was discovered, opening the 30 billion barrel pre-salt play of the Santos basin in Brazil, and 2021, around $30 billion has been spent trying to open new plays in 116 basins around the world. Of the 16 new commercial oil plays that have emerged, the Liza play in the Upper Cretaceous of the Suriname-Guyana basin is by far the biggest, at ~10 billion barrels, with the rest appearing to plateau at ~2 billion barrels of oil or less.

What is known so far about the Namibia discoveries? On 4 February 2022 Graff-1 was reported to have made a light oil discovery in what are assumed to be Upper Cretaceous sands in block 2913A. There are unconfirmed reports of a ~60m hydrocarbon bearing interval and a potential commercial resource of ~300mmboe. Shell is currently drilling a second well at La Rona, which is likely to be appraising the discovery prior to confirmation of the potential for a commercial development. Latest rumours suggest that Graff could have 1 billion barrels of oil and 5-6Tcf of gas.

20 days after Graff was announced Total Energies reported that it had made a significant discovery of light oil with associated gas on the Venus prospect, in block 2913B. The Venus 1-X well encountered approximately 84m of net oil pay in a good quality Lower Cretaceous reservoir. No resource figures have been reported, although there are persistent rumours of a multi-billion discovery.

The discoveries are a long-awaited breakthrough for Namibia, and potentially also for South Africa into which the Orange Basin extends. So how big could the prize be?

The discoveries have proved the presence of an extensive, prolific oil kitchen and Westwood analysis suggests that the Lower Cretaceous Venus play has a potential extent of up to ~58,000km², comparable to that of the Upper Cretaceous of Suriname-Guyana. A Suriname-Guyana scale oil province is certainly possible provided that the traps are present and the deep water reservoirs are widespread and of good enough quality. All the prospective acreage looks to be already taken under fiscal terms reflective of the high-risk frontier nature of the basin prior to the discoveries. What few opportunities for new entrants exist will now carry a significant premium.

There are a number of challenges that will need to be overcome before the scale of the potential prize becomes clear, however.

The Venus discovery is ~325km from the coast and in 3000m water depth and, if it comes into production, will be the deepest water development globally to date. Shell currently operates the world’s deepest water development at Stones in 2900m of water in the US Gulf of Mexico. Deepwater adds cost and engineering complexity to the installation and operation of any project.

The deep water challenges may be exacerbated by potentially high gas content within the discoveries. Although no detailed information on the properties of the hydrocarbons discovered has been reported, Total Energies report associated gas, suggesting either the presence of a free gas cap or a high gas-oil ratio, where significant volumes of gas are dissolved within the liquid hydrocarbons. Development wells will have to avoid any gas cap that may be present. Produced gas will have to be carefully managed and may require reinjection back into the reservoirs until an economic way to produce the gas and take it to market can be established. Gas management has already proven to be a challenge in Suriname-Guyana and some of the discoveries made in Suriname are at risk of being stranded due to the high gas content and absence of a significant local market. Current understanding of the oil and gas source kitchen offshore Namibia suggests that any hydrocarbons generated are likely to have a higher gas content to the south and the east of the discoveries.

Venus is reported to have an areal extent of ~600km. The discovery well encountered an 84m hydrocarbon column, potentially within the thickest part of the reservoir. Away from the discovery well it is likely that the hydrocarbon column is thinner, making economic production more challenging. The number of barrels of oil that can be produced from each well will be critical to the ultimate recoverable reserves and commerciality.

The trap at Venus is understood to be a complex combination trap involving both stratigraphic pinch outs and faults. The complexity may be key to the size of Venus and the configuration may be unique. Whilst it is highly likely that other traps do exist in the basin, individual pools may be smaller than Venus.

Graff is in shallower water, at ~2000m, comfortably within the range of current deep water developments. Follow on prospectivity has been recognised within an adjacent fold belt and may already be being tested at La Rona.

The Liza field was on stream within five years of discovery and a similar timeline is possible for Graff and Venus if the volumes can be confirmed and the technical challenges overcome.

One thing is for certain – a new exploration hotspot has emerged.

Source: Westwood Global Energy

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Namibia: Imported cattle from Argentina - historical photo

Imported cattle from Argentina, offloaded at Swakopmund Jetty.

Photo: around 1906 or 1907

The Rinderpest epidemic of 1895/6 had decimated cattle stocks in SWA/Namibia. An estimated 90% of cattle in all of southern Africa were wiped out. The German settlers inoculated their surviving animals with the bile of infected animals against this raging epidemic. Especially the Herero pastoralists refused to believe in such witchcraft.

Eventually the German farmers did have cattle stocks again, the Herero did not.

The German settlers imported many different exotic cattle breeds ie Simmenthaler Fleckvieh. Much later, Brahman were imported through Texas.

There had been several shipments of cattle from Argentina during 1907/8. During the time of the German - Herero war an estimated 12 000 horses were shipped in from Mexico, Texas, Brazil and Argentina. During the shipment, the horses were mainly fed the nutritious seed pods of the Mexican Honey mesquite tree (botanical Latin name "Prosopis glandulosa").

That is how the Prosopis tree found its way into Namibia.

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The name Argentina is derived from Greek: the Land of Silver.

The Rio de la Plata gets its name from Spanish "River of Silver".

The early explorers along the Brazilian - Argentinian coast once had to spend an entire month moored in a bay / estuary off the coast of Brazil. The month was January 1502.

The place is nowadays referred to as "The River of January": "Rio de Janeiro".

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Namibia: Ongava news | Онгава Намибия

Listen to Nature

Volume up! Today we are setting in motion Ongava's new crusade:

"Listen to Nature"

Ongava Research Centre's Dr. John Mendelsohn elucidates;

"The value of the ‘sounds/songs/melodies/tunes of nature’s silence’ offered by Ongava against the ‘hectic cacophony/racket/blare/clatter of the modern world’ which most urban dwellers have to endure each day: in short, ‘revisit peace to enjoy the sounds of silence’ at Ongava"

We're Back in Business!

Oh my, it's been awhile! The safari buzz is intense, are you feeling it? We've been sensationally busy! Our revamped camps opened in April with superbly trained and motivated Guides offering next level Bush Walk experiences, upgraded — mouth-watering — menus, and .. thanks to your incredible support, how to say this politely ... let's term it robust bookings for the year! Insallah.

Not only have the camps been a frisson of excitement, behind the scenes sees a system upgrade to CiMSO INNKeeper.

Listen to Nature

As our tangle with COVID-19 confirms, along with climate change, biodiversity loss and the myriad negative impact mankind inflicts upon our planet, it's more vital than ever that we listen to nature. While the term Nature First captures everything we stand for we'd like to inspire others to adopt the same philosophy. In fact we think Listen to Nature should be the "a diamond is forever" of the modern world! The expression is high level, timeless, endless, and really explains what we as humans need to do - as a society, we need to listen to what nature is doing. And just switch off and relax. And we think Ongava is the perfect place to do that. And Ongava does listen to nature in many ways, not only just by listening to the birds and beasts, but informs everything that we stand for. As one drills deeper the term has multiple facets. And will be framing our messaging and communication. What do you think, I'm excited to get your feedback?

Fly Namibia Safari Circuit

From June Qatar reinstate their Windhoek service and Eurowings (again!) increase to ten flights a week for the European summer - there's never been a better time to visit.

Naturally Namibia News

Naturally Namibia brings together the country's leading tourism families and friends. It is this strong “family” bond based on our love for Namibia, our pride in every element of service, and our enthusiasm to share Namibia as a tourist destination with the world that makes us special and unique.

With the principles of Naturally Namibia aligned, combined with fun, laughter, and professionalism during tourism events and life in general, we are proud to welcome Miriam Schmidt into our tourism family. Well-known to many of you, Miriam has spent the past months familiarizing herself with the Naturally Namibia group’s updates and changes – travelling out in the wilds has earned her a glowing tan!

We are very proud to announce that The Windhoek Luxury Suites have joined Naturally Namibia. Headed up by well-known Namibian personality, Andrè Compion, The Windhoek Luxury Suites, and his top fine-dining restaurant and wine bar, are a perfect fit for the Naturally Namibia offerings. Andre is renowned for his love for farming along with the role he has played in aviation. Andrè is passionate about Namibia and welcoming guests to the boutique hotel and adjoining Stellenbosch restaurants.

Travel Namibia

A practical planning guide

"Could Namibia be Africa’s most beguiling destination?  A country that offers longer vistas, a greater sense of space, more intriguing flora and fauna and a stronger sense of adventure than others? Its allure is undeniable, enticing travellers back repeatedly. Yet the sheer scale and emptiness that draws people also poses a logistical challenge. How do you choose what to include in your itinerary and how best to link them in the time available? Where should you stay and when is best to visit? We hope our 27-page overview will set you off on the right track..." 

"I first got Namibian sand between my toes 26 years ago, and it’s remained there — at least metaphorically — ever since. It never surprises me that Namibia frequently jostles with New Zealand, Alaska and other wilderness heavyweights when we’re asked to vote for our favourite destination. Namibia is a traveller’s utopia: wild and rugged yet riddled with self-drive potential; a country so captivating and brimming with adventure, wildlife, epic landscapes and ancient culture that it quickly pervades your itinerary, stretching it thin. Two weeks become three; one visit becomes two. Before you know it, Namibia has wrapped you in its sandy embrace and won’t let go."

Travel Africa Publisher, Craig Rix, adds; "we know our readers look to Travel Africa for practical advice and ideas to help them plan their next trip. We also know they are desperate to escape to Africa’s wide open spaces once more, so the timing seemed ideal to encourage them to visit Namibia, and to give them some pointers to help them on their way. We hope it will help, as we all look to build and recover from the last few difficult years."

Wildlife Protection and Law Enforcement

Many of you expressed concern the woeful national economy, ravaged further by COVID-19, would result in dire consequences for the nation's natural resources. Here's the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism's opening paragraphs of the National Report for the year 2021:

"While a significant decrease in registered wildlife crime cases and arrests was recorded in 2020, there has again been an increase in some sectors during 2021. Compared to 2020, the overall number of registered cases has decreased by only 4.1 per cent, while arrests have decreased by 8.7 per cent. The number of registered cases related to high-value species has increased by 26.1 per cent (caused mainly by increases in pangolin and ivory trafficking). Cases related to high value species made up 39 per cent of all registered cases. The numbers of elephant and rhinos known to have been poached in Namibia during 2021 remain similar to those of 2020, but seizures of pangolin and ivory increased by 14.7 and 66.1 per cent, respectively.

It is important to note that much of the ivory seized in Namibia originates from elephants killed in other countries. Seizures of pangolin and ivory remain below peaks recorded in 2019. The number of rhino horns seized by law enforcement remains noteworthy – of the rhinos poached over the past two years, about a quarter of the horns have been recovered (not all horns have been directly matched to carcasses). This is an important success, particularly when combined with the substantial number of pre-emptive arrests (46 in 2020, 24 in 2021). Rhino crime is clearly a risky venture in Namibia. Many perpetrators are caught before they can kill a rhino; of those who do manage to poach, the contraband is seized in one of four cases – and the poachers and colluders are arrested. Meat poaching is an issue of great concern right across Namibia, and is receiving focused attention by law enforcement. Meat-poaching cases made up 49.9 per cent of all cases registered in 2021. After a peak in 2019 registered cases nonetheless declined by 18.2 per cent in 2020, and then by 14 per cent in 2021."

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South Africa: Kareekloof in Suikerbosrand Game Reserve

Kareekloof, a favourite memory for a lot of us who grew up in the Gauteng area. Photos taken in 2021.

Access here is near impossible yet the cables have all been dug up and stolen.

Protea Hotels contract was ended in March 2012 by the Department of Nature Conservation but since then nothing has been done to the property. Why they cancelled the contract, we will never know, why a prime resort like this is standing empty, no one knows either. The super tube is no more as it's fiberglass structure succumbed to the devastating fire there in 2020.

Suikerbosrand itself is still functioning and you can take a drive, hike or cycle in the reserve itself.

Three provincial administrations, millions of rands and 11 years - and the water supply project that was to breathe life into the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, near Heidelberg, is yet to be completed.

The project has been so badly managed that the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure is unable to say how much has been spent on it.

The reserve, which boasts a number of bird and animal species and which draws hikers to its scenic trails, was closed to the public on January 26 after management said it could not guarantee the safety and health of visitors.

The Suikerbosrand Northern Waterline project includes an 80kl underground reservoir to be supplied by 14.46km of piping to connect it to a Rand Water line.

A generator and pump station are to be installed to supply the reserve with water.

The project was conceived after it became clear that the southern water line had reached the end of its lifespan and was creating problems.

The water is needed for the Kareekloof area, a section of the reserve designated for recreation and braai facilities.

But two contractors later, the department is still battling to complete the work. One of the contractors appeared before the provincial portfolio committee on infrastructure last week and claimed he was owed more than R5-million for work done on the unfinished project.

During the portfolio committee, officials of Gauteng department of infrastructure development took turns trying to explain to chairperson Landiwe Lasindwa how the project would be rescued from collapse. The project was started years ago when Mbhazima Shilowa was provincial premier and has continued through three administrations. The department told Lasindwa that the contract with the contractor, Lumacon, was worth R5-million and expenditure to date was R2.3-million, but these figures could not be substantiated.

A departmental report before the committee said delays were the result of an unhealthy relationship "between the contractor, Lumacon, and the engineer, Mosa Group, since the project began".

"[The department] has tried to intervene in June 2014 as this was affecting the progress of the project," the report said.

Relations were so bad that the contractor was not taking the engineering company's instruction and "work could not progress as planned", it said.

But Mosa Group claimed Lumacon's on-site staff did not have capacity to carry out instructions. It claimed it had issued numerous warning letters.

Lumacon representative Lindokuhle Sithole, who was present at the committee meeting, defended his company's position.

"We have on numerous occasions refused to take instructions because they were out of the scope of the project.

"We are not allowed to execute verbal instructions that are not on the design and scope of the project. These instructions were pushing the cost beyond the allocated funds," said Sithole.

Bethuel Netshiswinzhe, head of department, said 90% of the work had been completed and the project would be finished by next month. But this was challenged by the committee after Sithole said much still needed to be done.

The project was investigated by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, who found that the department mismanaged public funds.

Lambasting the department, Lasindwa said: "The project was supposed to be completed in 2009. What happened all these years? Where is the department's project manager? How much have we really spent on this project? This is public money. You cannot spend it as if it is your own ..."

The reserve's only source of water is borehole water but it is difficult to distribute it to all the points of the property.

"For the past two years, officials working on the project have told us they are 90% complete and we are still waiting," said Eleanor McGregor, director responsible for nature reserves at the department of economic development, agriculture and rural development for the Gauteng government.

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Zambia: Chundukwa River Lodge specials

Chundukwa River Lodge

May - a favourite time on the Zambezi for so many - beautiful, sunny days with a hint of winter by night, Victoria Falls showing off in her full splendour surrounded by golden Autumn bush and glowing river vistas. We are busy preparing for our upcoming High Season and with the return of our International guests, we would like to share our two offers exclusive to International guests staying with us on a Fully-Inclusive Basis.

We look forward to welcoming your clients to the Mighty Zambezi!

A NIGHT ON US - PAY 3 STAY 4

Take time to truly connect. Book a 3-night stay at Chundukwa River Lodge or Chundu Cottage and we will offer your clients an additional 4th night absolutely free!

Valid Dates : 01 January – 31 December 2022. T&C's Apply. 

A Night on Us Offer* includes:

Arrival and departure transfers to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone)

Day 1 - A Zambezi sunset cruise with sundowner drinks and nibbles (inclusive)

Day 2 - Victoria Falls Day Trip (inclusive) this is the opportunity for visitors to enjoy a private vehicle for a day at their own leisure; Victoria Falls, the historic Livingstone Museum and the town with it’s bustling and colourful markets and people. A day where visitors are encouraged to book any non-inclusive activities they may wish to experience – the Flight of the Angels or possibly a swim in the Devil’s Pool – all arranged on the clients behalf in advance by us. The day, the vehicle, the driver - it’s all yours to enjoy at leisure!

Day 3 - One additional in-house activity to enjoy on a complimentary basis.

Day 4 - Any in-house activities chosen for today will be for clients' own account.

All meals at Chundukwa River Lodge.

House wine, beer and soft drinks.

Complimentary WiFi.

Laundry services.

YOUR RIVER RETREAT - TAKE 10

Take 10% discount off your stay with us throughout 2022, valid on a 2 Night Stay or more.

Wake up with the sun from your eco-luxe chalet and peer out over the magnificent Zambezi River, place of the wild. Sit back and watch the River come to life with colours, sights & sounds.

Valid Dates : 01 January – 31 December 2022. T&C's Apply. 

Our Take 10 Offer* includes:

Arrival and departure transfers to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone)

A Zambezi sunset cruise with sundowner drinks and nibbles (inclusive)

Victoria Falls Day Trip (inclusive) this is the opportunity for visitors to enjoy a private vehicle for a day at their own leisure; Victoria Falls, the historic Livingstone Museum and the town with it’s bustling and colourful markets and people. A day where visitors are encouraged to book any non-inclusive activities they may wish to experience – the Flight of the Angels or possibly a swim in the Devil’s Pool – all arranged on the clients behalf in advance by us. The day, the vehicle, the driver - it’s all yours to enjoy at leisure!

One additional in-house activity to enjoy on a complimentary basis from Day 3 onwards.

All meals at Chundukwa River Lodge.

House wine, beer and soft drinks.

Complimentary WiFi.

Laundry services.

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Namibia: Vineyard Country Lodge at Droombos near Windhoek

Vineyard Country Lodge at Droombos’ new rooms is perfect for winter staycations

If you want to spend the night outside Windhoek, Vineyard Country Lodge is situated 3-minutes from Windhoek and a 30-minute drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport. Droombos is famous for its beautiful gardens where you can make new memories beneath the 500-year-old majestic Camelthorn trees. The best place to stay when you visit Windhoek is undeniably the Vineyard Country Lodge!

Located at the foot of the Auas Mountains, it's a pristine haven of peace and tranquility. The new rooms are a collection of 14 renovated rooms, situated in the new addition of the Droombos Estate. All the rooms are en-suite and decorated in the most unique style of quirky, florals, and baroque romance. The rooms are furnished with original antique furniture, high ceilings, and a combination of old wooden floors, giving an elegant and unique style to every room. The Farmhouse is the perfect place for small group bookings housing 7 of the 14 rooms. Groups can book the Farmhouse exclusively for their use. Droombos has the perfect environment to relax and unwind with nature all around. Relax at our spa on-site and indulge yourself or someone special with one of the many treatments on offer.

Droombos is a friendly and hospitable establishment. When you arrive, our professional staff will greet you at the reception area and show you to your breathtakingly beautiful room. The rooms include a mini-fridge, kettle, plunger with complimentary tea & coffee, rusks, and toiletries for your convenience. Vineyard Country Lodge guests have exclusive use of the pool onsite as well.

When you stay at Droombos, the only limit to what you can do is your own imagination. You've got bike tours and bird walks for adults or kids; nature drives where we offer to stargaze with an astronomer from Namibia Scientific Society; horse-riding or abseiling if adventurism just runs through your veins.

Enjoy a glass of wine after your relaxing day at our restaurant and soak in the stunning views of the Auas Mountains as they're lit up by golden-red sunsets. The Droombos restaurant serves Namibian and European dishes, all made from fresh ingredients from Droombos' beautiful gardens. It's our mission to impress you with culinary excellence that tastes great!

If you're looking for a perfect birthday party, anniversary celebration, or romantic evening with your special someone, this is the place to be! Booking the wine cellar exclusively will whisk you away to a small town in France. The wine cellar is small and intimate ideally suited for groups of 6 to 8 people. Our rates depend on the chosen menu, wine, and the number of people.

Take in the serenity of our gardens and 500-year-old camelthorn trees or old ladies as we like to call them or relax at a table for two with a meal from the restaurant. The Vineyard Country Lodge is just the perfect place for an intimate getaway with your loved ones without having to endure long hours on the road.

The Vineyard Country Lodge is a place of peace and relaxation, where you can come to unwind and relax and immerse yourself in serene surroundings.

Droombos also offers 12 different event venues, each with its own unique character and charm. There’s a venue for those who want to host a large-scale event with up to 400 guests, as well as smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings. The venue also offers a wide range of catering options, and its staff members are happy to assist you with every last detail of your event.

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Inspirational Places: New Luxury Retreat along the Zambezi River, Livingstone

Inspirational Places

New Luxury Retreat along the Zambezi River, Livingstone

MUKWA RIVER LODGE, Livingstone

The new addition to The Residence Portfolio

Located just 28 minutes from the Livingstone Airport, Mukwa River Lodge is the most magnificent new addition along the mighty Zambezi River.

An unforgettable adventure waiting for you to explore, discover and experience.

Mukwa River Lodge is situated on the Zambezi river just upstream from one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls. Our luxury boutique property has been built to naturally blend luxury in with its natural surroundings, to create a truly unique experience for our guests.

Mukwa River Lodge is situated on the river banks of the mighty Zambezi only a few kilometers away from the 7th natural wonder of the world, the Victoria Falls. Looking across onto the Zimbabwe National park you can enjoy viewing the animals coming down to drink at the Zambezi river.

Mukwa River Lodge aims to preserve local culture and wildlife through education and employment opportunities, wildlife conservation and sustainable practices.

With the most spectacular river frontage views, an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and the beauty that the natural surroundings provide you with. Whether it is birding, game watching, adventuring or simply relaxing in the most idyllic setting Mukwa River Lodge caters to all.

6 suites; Four river facing and two islands facing, all designed to maximise your experience of the natural environment while embracing being in the lap of luxury.

° Plunge pools

° Double outdoor showers and a bath

° Extensive wooden decks with pool loungers and dining areas

° Strong wi-fi access

A culinary encounter to remember, our locally sourced and produced delectable dishes, will leave you wanting more. Relax, breathe in, and feel energised as you experience our very own Mukwa magic.

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