#Namibia #Africa #Dronesberg #ChobeRiverCamp #walkingtrails #canoetrips #birdingdrives #ZambeziRiver #ZambeziMubalaCamp #Gondwana #КемпЧобе #Намибия
As you know, Nature has its own rules...
Sinking water level affects activities at Chobe River Camp
Due to the current drought, the water level of the Chobe River is considerably lower than last year. With sandbanks emerging daily we have to adjust our activities at Chobe River Camp accordingly as the safety of our guests enjoys highest priority.
Until further notice unfortunately cannot offer boat cruises anymore but would like to invite our guests to join a half-day game drive (3 hours, AM or PM) at a special rate, bookable in advance. Alternative activities offered at the Lodge, subject to availability, are guided walking trails, canoe trips or birding drives.
If you still want to enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, we can recommend the various boat cruises and fishing trips on the Zambezi River at Zambezi Mubala Camp or Lodge, about 80 km from Chobe River Camp.
#Botswana #Africa #MoremiCrossing #GunnsCamp #UnderOneBotswanaSky #Dronesberg #ChiefsIsland #MoremiGameReserve #mekoro #mokoroactivities #camping #OkavangoDelta #gamedrives
Under One Botswana Sky introduces game drives at Moremi Crossing and Gunn's Camp
Under One Botswana Sky is extremely excited to announce the immediate introduction of game drives at both Moremi Crossing and Gunn’s Camp.
With water levels lower than usual there are greater expanses of unexplored land mass within our concession that offer perfect opportunities for great game driving.
This new additional activity will be available during the drier cycles when water activities may become more limited. In high water our guests will once again get to enjoy very popular mekoro, boat cruises and fishing for the ultimate Delta experience.
Walking Safaris on the famous Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve, as well as within the concession, in combination with seasonal mekoro remain the highlight and a year-round activity.
The introduction of game drives adds even more value to these well priced Delta camps popular with smaller groups, families or travelers looking for more intimate Delta experience.
Points to note:
° Game drives started today
° Game drives take place in a private concession
° Morning and late afternoon drives with sundowners
° Gunn’s Camp maximum 6 guests per vehicle
° Moremi Crossing maximum 9 guests per vehicle
° No private vehicle option
° Game drives are offered as one activity only per night’s stay
In addition, this is the only area where guests can book “a night or 2 in the wilderness” – an adventurous and rustic experience in our bush camp – Adventure Camping. This is now available year round and must be prebooked. The nights spent in the wilderness must be in between at least one night at Gunn’s Camp/Moremi Crossing on either side of the camping.
#Namibia #KingNehale #EtoshaPark #GondwanaCollection #Oshikoto #Oshana #Ohangwena #Omusati #Owamboland #PalmwagLodge #Omarunga #КингНехале #Намибия
ETOSHA KING NEHALE ACCOMMODATION
Exciting developments are afoot. Gondwana Collection Namibia is opening a new lodge 1km north of the King Nehale Gate on the northern border of Etosha National Park. Etosha King Nehale will host 40 rooms, which will pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of the area. The lodge is situated in the King Nehale Conservancy.
The area is characterised by vast and spectacular landscapes including the Andoni Plains, artesian springs and woodlands. To the north, the conservancy is surrounded by the pulsating life of the communal areas of the Oshikoto, Oshana, Ohangwena and Omusati Regions. Guests have the opportunity to combine the cultural vibrancy of so-called Owamboland with the natural wonders of the rarely frequented northern part of the Etosha National Park.
Etosha King Nehale opens on 1 May 2020.
Available Lodge Services
Credit Cards: Visa, Master
Laundry Service
Property Facilities
Veranda with private splash pool
Secure parking
Tea / Coffee Facilities
Fridge
En-suite bathrooms, showers
Wi-Fi
Bar
Restaurant
Air Conditioning / Heating
Safe
Child Policy
Children are most welcome at all our venues. Children up to 5 years old are free of charge; for children between the age of 6 and 13 years we charge 50 per cent of the B&B rate.
Earlier opening date for Etosha King Nehale
We are happy to announce that the construction of Etosha King Nehale is progressing faster than expected. This brand new Gondwana lodge is situated on the Andoni plains just 48 km north of Namutoni and one kilometre from Etosha’s northern-most King Nehale gate.
Etosha King Nehale is now set to open its doors on 1 May 2020.
Each of the 40 spacious chalets, fit for a king, will have its own plunge pool and views over the plains, offering our guests the exceptional feeling of endless space and limitless horizons.
The crowning jewel is our concession for an exclusive waterhole in the Etosha National Park, which is not frequented by other travellers.
Etosha King Nehale is an easy stop after an exciting day of game-viewing in Etosha, and invites our guests to linger longer and explore Owamboland, a world of colour and culture unlike anywhere else in the country.
The lodge is also a much-needed stop on a journey to Namibia’s northern reaches, providing easy access to the Gondwana lodges in the Kavango and Zambezi regions, and to Palmwag Lodge & Camp and Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp in the Kunene Region.
#Продажаземли #Намбия #Намибия #Африка #Виндхук #саванна #fenced #undevelopedland #landforsale #Namibia #Windhoek #Africa
For Sale:
3 HA - 45 km South of Windhoek
Fenced, undeveloped land
Water available: 1 x Borehole
Flat red sandy area
No restrictions
Privately owned
Price: Namibian dollars: 1.25 million (negotiable)
Update on water levels in our Okavango Camps
This summer, while extremely beautiful in Botswana, has been very hot and dry. The rains have been well below average and unfortunately Angola has also had disappointing precipitation. As a result, the annual inundation of flood water has yet to show itself in the Okavango Delta.
Our properties in the Okavango: Delta Camp, Oddballs’ and Oddballs’ Enclave are still dry. The Boro River channel has not yet filled and only very short mokoro activities are being offered to cross the channel in certain places where you cannot walk. Water is expected any day, but as with every year, we cannot predict exactly when it will arrive. It is safe to say that that the flood is late this year and it could easily be another 6-8 weeks before proper mokoro activities, as we are accustomed, are being offered.
What we can say is that as a result of the scarceness of water sources, the game is exceptional. Guests are regularly seeing lion, hyena, leopard and even cheetah. Wild dogs have been seen along with herds of over 1000 buffalo. Naturally all of the grazers are there sipping from the waters edge and eating the grasses in the molapo. It is a veritable Eden.
We understand that missing mokoro activities can be disappointing to guests and we don’t want to disappoint. Please prepare your guests so that their expectations are met when they arrive. The experience of visiting the Okavango is entirely predicated on being in true nature. True nature is unpredictable and variations occur each and every month and year in the Okavango Delta. This year water will be scarce, but game will be plenty.
#HoughtonHotel #AnAfricanAnthology #SouthAfrica #NovaDeli #Johannesburg #RSA #JackNicklausGolfCourse #HRestaurant
The Houghton Hotel is now a member of An African Anthology
Delivering resort style ambience in an urban environment to the most discerning travellers and providing a lifestyle destination to those who want to extract only the best Johannesburg has to offer, The Houghton Hotel is also a member of the prestigious five-star luxury brand ‘Leading Hotels of the World’.
Accommodation takes the form of 44 luxurious King Suites, 10 Executive King Suites, 2 Junior Suites, 4 Presidential Suites and 7 Luxurious Penthouses of varying sizes. This includes the iconic Rockstar Penthouse which comprises 830 m with four remarkable bedrooms, Full kitchen with butler service, private jacuzzi and swimming pool, steam room, fire-pit and bar – the ultimate venue for lavish rendezvous including an entertainment area and wine cellar.
The Venue conference centre offers a sophisticated 500 delegate conference and banqueting events venue, filled with sensational ambiance, unrivalled service and exquisite taste sensations. The Business Lounge also offers an opportunity for guests to freshen up in in the day lounge or have quick meetings in one of the 4 boardrooms available.
The signature “H Restaurant” offers a stylish ala carte menu for lunch and dinner, with an extensive wine list ensuring the perfect accompaniment to every meal. The menu features bold local flavours as well as tastes for the exotic; showcasing international cuisine, classic and new style sushi. Locally sourced and seasonal ingredients feature prominently on the menu, which focuses on highlighting and emphasising fresh produce. In addition to the extensive menu offering, The H provides numerous vegan and vegetarian menu options. Four private dining rooms at The H provide a unique and exciting experience where our culinary team can prepare a tantalising food journey to satisfy any craving. This is the ideal option for intimate parties, private functions or rehearsal dinners.
Nova Deli is an international deli serving casual a la carte dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s the perfect location for meetings and friendly catch-ups. The menu offers a variety of tapas plates, hearty pastas, salads, and sharing boards. The signature deli counter proudly serves gourmet sandwiches on freshly baked bread. Pastries, cakes, and confectionaries are made daily to be enjoyed with a velvety cappuccino prepared with our state-of-the-art coffee machine.
Located on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, every angle of the course is a visual masterpiece and no doubt a players treat too. Extremely well bunkered fairways that equally delight in water hazards play home to the most exquisite selection of local flora and fauna, including a wide range of birdlife. Make no mistake – Houghton is indeed a South African, if not an international golfer must-play. Facilities are an absolute marvel and though not overly long at 6 434 metres, the course will challenge you and certainly test your mettle.
The Houghton Hotel also features a state-of-the-art exclusive gym that not only focuses on fitness but on achieving a holistic, healthy lifestyle. There is a comprehensive list of services and amenities that include the best personal trainers in the business, a beautiful indoor pool and a host of exciting classes like HIIT and spinning.
Relax and re-energize after your workout with a coffee from our coffee shop situated outside the gym.
Presenting Amani’s Flagship Spa and Wellness Facility at The Houghton Hotel with an exclusive Couple’s Suite with a private jacuzzi, wooden deck and outdoor shower, 8 multi-functional spa treatment suites, a Grand Rasul, a nail boutique and hair salon, as well as a relaxation area and a spectacular indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor relaxation area with a natural spring pool.
End your day and wind down with a drink at our sky bar which boasts panoramic views of the golf course and treed skyline of the city.
For reservations please contact The Houghton Hotel at info@traveltonamibia.com
#AndBeyond #SossusvleiDesertLodge #Sesriem #Namibia #Africa #NamibRand #DarkSkyReserve #NamibDesert #СоссусвлейДезертЛодж #Намибия
AndBeyond will open its Sossusvlei Desert Lodge on Oct. 16 after a 10-month complete rebuild. The lodge is located in Namibia's NamibRand Nature Reserve within the world's oldest desert and the continent's only Dark Sky Reserve.
The new design maximizes views of both landscape and skyscape through floor-to-ceiling glass walls and above-bed, retractable skylights while still embracing AndBeyond's core ethos of sustainability with as light a footprint as possible.
The 10 suites, each of them 1,400 square feet, act as their own solar power plant, producing enough energy to power electricity, air conditioning and water treatment and recycling systems. Each suite will have desert views from every corner as well as butler hatches with secret, solar-powered freezer drawers stocked with ice cream and Namibian craft beer; in-room fireplaces and artist easels; large private verandas with outdoor showers and fire pits; chilled plunge pools; and a desert essential rack complete with sunblock, facial spritzer, kikoi (African pareo), sun hat, walking stick and Swarovski Optik binoculars.
Travelers will have a variety of options for dining venues, from personalized dinners on the terrace or the rooftop underneath the stars to sand dune picnics in the nearby "fairy circles" (mysterious circles with no vegetation growing in them found in the grasslands of the Namib Desert). A new kitchen will also enable travelers to get their hands dirty with cooking lessons from curing light and sustainable game meat to making ice cream.
The lodge also features a new wellness center, a gym which is strategically positioned to catch the desert sunrise for early morning yoga flows, or a treadmill run and a spa.
ZIMBABWE BANS ALL FOREX
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has made the Zimbabwean dollar the sole currency for legal tender purposes Coming into effect today, the British pound, United States dollar, South African Rand, Botswana Pula and any other foreign currency whatsoever shall no longer be a legal tender alongside the Zimbabwean dollar in any transactions in Zimbabwe. This ends the multiple currency regime that Zimbabwe has been using.
It has been confirmed that clients will have to exchange their Forex for Zimbabwe dollar to buy food in restaurants and retail outlets (groceries, bottled water etc.) since Zimbabwe dollar will be the only legal tender. You cannot change / pay in forex at restaurants any longer.
When paying for an tourism activity in Zimbabwe however, operators are still accepting Forex without any issues for tours and transfers – ZAR, BWP, Pounds, USD.
Clients are advised to plan well for their expenses in Victoria Falls and only change a small amount of forex for meals etc if necessary, as Bureaus and banks have limited trading hours over weekends which means that you may not be able to buy or sell Zimbabwe Dollars over the weekend.
#PelicanPointLodge #WalvisBay #SkeletonCoast #Namibia #Africa #AtlanticOcean #Paratus #lighthouse #Swakopmund #ExclusiveSerenity #CaptainsCove #SandwichBay #ПеликанПойнтЛодж #Намибия
Exclusive Serenity welcomes Pelican Point Lodge
Exclusive Serenity has been appointed to represent Pelican Point Lodge in a sales & marketing capacity in South Africa and Namibia.
Situated at the most secluded location on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, Pelican Point Lodge is the only luxury destination at the very point of the Peninsula in the Dorob National Park, near Walvis Bay. Located on a stretch of untouched beach between the vast Atlantic Ocean and the tranquil Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Pelican Point Lodge provides an opportunity to experience stunning and unique, ever changing views as the day passes on. The ten suites are all decorated and furnished in style & luxury, enabling individual choices. Each suite is equipped to cope with the climatic changes of the Peninsula in mind. One-on-one service, scrumptious dining and privacy are guaranteed during a stay in the former harbour control building situated at the foot of the Pelican Point Lighthouse, safely guiding ships into the harbour of Walvis Bay. Guests experience their stay surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the one side and the Lagoon of Walvis Bay on the other side, a truly unique setting.
One can expect to hear the call of the jackals at night while they wander around the lodge as well as the sounds of around 30,000 seals interacting with each other. This exclusive setting is ideal to watch ships come and go and to observe the light beams of the Lighthouse doing their roundabouts at night. During full moon, the landscape becomes even more beautiful, undisturbed by the busy day-to-day life. Guests can relax sipping cocktails or having a cup of coffee with stunning and unique sunsets and sunrises as backdrop accompanied by the sound of breaking waves close by. From the bed or private balcony, one experiences the most stunning views and unique light shows the Namibian sky has to offer. The interior of the rooms was designed to take full advantage of the views and light this unique environment has to offer. The former harbour control tower has been changed into the Captain's Cove suite to accommodate privileged guests. Fit for Kings, Captains and Presidents, it offers absolute privacy and 360° views to enjoy the landscape from above.
Pelican Point Lodge is the perfect base from which to enjoy the myriad of marine and desert activities on offer in the greater Walvis Bay, Sandwich Bay, and Swakopmund area.
#KerDowney #Botswana #Africa #Dinaka #Kanana #Shinde #ShindeEnclave #Okuti #Moremi #GameReserve #OkavangoDelta
Kanana & Dinaka
Ker & Downey Botswana is excited to announce that they will be keeping Kanana and Dinaka open through January and February 2020.
NEW CAMP OPENING
Dinaka & Kanana All Year
Shinde & Shinde Enclave 1st March 2020 – 5th January 2021
Okuti 1st March 2020 – 5th January 2021
Footsteps Across the Delta 1st March 2020 – 30th November 2020
Traditionally the Ker & Downey Botswana properties close each year from the 6th January opening again on the 1st March. This camp closure period is used for annual leave, training, maintenance and refurbishments. A new system has been implemented enabling such operational functions to take place throughout the year.
2020 Low Season rates will apply to nights booked at Kanana and Dinaka. The rate: Low Season: USD 545-00 per person per night will be used for 6th January through February 2020. The same will apply for the Ker & Downey Botswana Safari Packages including Kanana and Dinaka.
Due to the current drought, the water level of the Chobe River is considerably lower than last year. With sandbanks emerging daily we have to adjust our activities at Chobe River Camp accordingly as the safety of our guests enjoys highest priority.
Until further notice unfortunately cannot offer boat cruises anymore but would like to invite our guests to join a half-day game drive (3 hours, AM or PM) at a special rate, bookable in advance. Alternative activities offered at the Lodge, subject to availability, are guided walking trails, canoe trips or birding drives.
If you still want to enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, we can recommend the various boat cruises and fishing trips on the Zambezi River at Zambezi Mubala Camp or Lodge, about 80 km from Chobe River Camp.
