What happened in 2021 at O&L Leisure and Properties?
All the properties have exciting activities and experiences lined up for you in the new year, 2022.
You have been a great customer and on behalf of Leisure, we want to wish you and your family a very happy new year. May this New Year bring you plenty of success and sound health. We are
looking forward to serving you with better value-added services. Working towards our vision on becoming Namibia's most loved destinations, we have realized we need to celebrate our customers more often. In 2022 the focus is on you. Get ready for a year filled with exciting events, campaigns and upgrades to some of our properties.
Message from our new Managing Director, Norbert Wurm
We have not given up and we continue to stay in possibility. We as O&L Leisure are firmly focused on our Vision 2025, a future beyond Covid-19! The necessary and difficult business rescue measures that had to be implemented reminded us of how fragile our business is.
However, 2021 also marked quite a remarkable year for us with many exciting achievements which we all can be extremely proud of, and I challenge each of us to take a moment to remind yourself of all the achievements and successes, however big or small. Now, more than ever, we should place our focus on the future.
Let us start living 2025 now and continue to imagine everything we do going forward. Let us capitalize on every opportunity and leave no stone unturned, where we can create unforgettable experiences and memories for you and allow you to support us in our purposeful journey of becoming Namibia’s most loved destinations
News from Strand Hotel
Activity at the Strand Hotel
To all our valued guests,
During the past year of 2021, many challenges were experienced as we traded. The Covid 19 Pandemic continued to present restrictive measures to us. The month of June and July onwards experienced domestic travel restrictions and curfews and restrictions to restaurant trading. Despite all these obstacles, we have remained resilient as your hosts and our teams were innovative in many ways.
We continued to engage all our guests, whether domestic, regional, or international, as we remained open to doing business. Some of them have said the following of us. “Popular hotel, along the beach with three different restaurants. Very amazing views too.
We ate at the Ocean Cellar restaurant, serving only sushi and other fish dishes. It's an awesome place to unwind, with an equally amazing view of the popular beach. It's a must when visiting Swakopmund”
“The hotel has awesome staff, wonderful people, exceptional food and good live music. Strand hotel is top notch. I’m definitely coming back and bringing my family with me the next time I come by the hotel.”
News from Mokuti
Activity at Mokuti Etosha Lodge
Despite a challenging 2021, Mokuti Etosha Lodge managed to pull off one of its signature events which is the Mokuti Sishanyama, one of its only kind in the northern parts of the country. The event, which took place on the 1st of May 2021, saw records numbers of attendance of over 100 visitors from all corners of the country mainly from Tsumeb, Grootfontein ,Otavi, Omuthiya and Ondangwa to name but a few. Sishanyama is multicultural event that showcased the different food cultures of Namibia, visitors were treated with a variety of dishes raging from the traditional ‘Kapana’ to potije kos delicacies also showcasing products from Hartlief, Pick n Pay and Namibian Breweries.
The following Month of June, Mokuti Etosha Lodge hosted its first ever food & wine festival which attracted wines makers from as far a South Africa, local wineries were also present, and the festival exceeded expectations. After the festival Mokuti Etosha lodge renewed its Wine list with only the best selection of the wines showcased. 2021 also saw Mokuti welcoming Victor Matfield and Toks en Tjops which attracted a storm of rugby fans who had an opportunity to have dinner with the rugby aces.
News from Midgard
Welcome to the New Midgard
For those of you that have not had the pleasure of visiting this magnificent resort amongst the Otjihavera Mountains, snug next to the beginnings of the Swakop River, a pleasant surprise is awaiting you.
Our recently refurbished lodge now features state-of-the-art conference facilities, a wedding chapel for weddings with breathtaking views, a spa, stunning restaurant and bar. From garden to plate. Fresh vegetables from the garden find their way to your plate in an expression of comfort food.
The game farm at the lodge is nestled in a breathtaking landscape where you can finish off your game drive with a sundowner at the Hilltop bar, overlooking the valley and Swakop River. Celebrate the beginning of a new day with a champagne breakfast of Steenbokkie Hill or God’s Window.
The Midgard stables offer country horse riding, game viewing on horseback and kiddies pony rides. The lodge is known for all its outdoor and family orientated activities such as mountain biking, horse riding, team building events, bowling, hiking, rock climbing, game drives and many more.
News from Chobe Water Villas
Pure Adventure
The magnificent Chobe Water Villas, the uber exclusive property situated on the Chobe River is the place for you to discover African luxury. This is what our guests had to say. “In a special corner of the African wilderness, where two mighty rivers meet, a wetland paradise that is a haven for nature and wildlife.
Discover the wonders of this magical destination at Chobe Water Villas. At the very tip of Namibia’s Zambezi Region, previously known as Caprivi Strip, Chobe Water Villas is nestled in the beautiful lap of nature on the bank of the Chobe River. The exclusivity and style of this boutique hotel is unparalleled.”
Botswana is on the opposite side of the river, so you are spoilt for choice to enjoy boat safaris on the river or game drives on land on the Botswana side – either way you’ll have a magical experience witnessing wildlife at the Chobe National Park. And from your Villa you’ll see crocs, elephants and hippos in the river and more on the opposite (Botswana) side.
Another guest had to share their experience with us. We also went on a day trip to the Vic falls which was oh so magical to experience. It is only about an hour’s drive but allow for about an hour and a half to pass through Namibian, Botswana and Zim immigration. The flame of Africa was our ground handler and took such good care of us.
I spy with my Eye...
The events that you should add to your calendar this year.
Midgard – Wobbly Wine Warrior Race
2 Oct 22
Wine puns are never in pour taste, but this time we’ve made sure to add some exciting exercise for everyone! What do you get when you mix wine, exercise and good-spirited competition? An all-reigning cocktail called the Wobbly Wine Warrior, that’s what! The warrior race was a fun 5km race including 10 easy obstacles with wine tasting points as the reward at every obstacle.
Strand Hotel Swakopmund – Strand Markets
Strand Hotel Swakopmund
We hosted a range of markets on the promenade including an Independence market, Easter market, Christmas market and many more. Our markets are always a highlight and filled with live music, entertainment, delicious food and activities for the whole family.
