Also known as: Gonwana Collection Namibia · Gondwana Collection spirit
Gondwana Collection — tourism and conservation organization operating lodges and wildlife sanctuaries in Namibia, including a black rhino reserve in Fish River Canyon.
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May 2026
The Namibian
Gondwana Collectionsupported Kamaturiri by fundingFrench language lessons to prepare her for the experience
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“When the opportunity to travel to France became more concrete, Gondwana Collection supported Kamaturiri by funding French language lessons to help prepare her for the experience.”
Gondwana Collectionlaunched French language programmewith Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in April 2025
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“Launched in April 2025 as a pilot initiative, the programme formed part of Gondwana Collection's broader vision to strengthen cultural exchange, professional growth and service excellence within Namibia's tourism industry.”
Gondwana Collectionconducted ecological restoration and wildlife reintroduction effortsfor black rhino in Fish River Canyon region
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“Today, thanks to decades of ecological restoration and wildlife reintroduction efforts by Gondwana Collection, together with a landmark conservation partnership, the black rhino has not only returned, but it is beginning to thrive once again.”
Gondwana Collectionbrings to sanctuaryrangeland, management, landscape restoration expertise, and nature-based tourism experience
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“Gondwana Collection brings the rangeland, the dedicated management thereof, along with decades of experience in landscape restoration and nature-based tourism.”
Gondwana CollectionoffersExpedition Series in partnership with Travel Uncharted
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“Gondwana's newly curated Expedition Series (a joint venture with Travel Uncharted) is daring travellers to stop scrolling, stop dreaming and start exploring the untamed heart of Namibia.”
Gondwana Collectionis addingDamaraland Elephant Explorer adventure to its portfolio
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“Gonwana Collection Namibia is adding a new adventure to its growing portfolio of immersive travel experiences with the launch of the Damaraland Elephant Explorer, a full-day guided activity to be offered at Damara Mopane Lodge, just 20km east of Khorixas.”
Gondwana Collectiondesigns lodges asdopamine stations across the country
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“This is where Gondwana Collection quietly becomes part of the psyche. Their lodges are designed like dopamine stations scattered across the country – each one delivering surprise and comfort.”
Gondwana Collectionoperates lodges includingZambezi Mubala Lodge and Camp and Hakusembe River Lodge
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“Gondwana Collection's lodges in the north-east, Zambezi Mubala Lodge and Camp, and Hakusembe River Lodge among them, offer fishing as an activity but protect the river with a strict catch-and-release ethic”
Gondwana Collectioncreateda free miniature travel passport with responsible tourism guidance
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“Stepping into that gap is Gondwana Collection's innovative move: a free, miniature travel passport handed to every guest who rents a vehicle from Namibia2Go and at meet-and-greets at the airport, packed with bite-sized tips, local knowledge, and firm-but-friendly reminders on how to travel responsibly across this rugged terrain.”
Rebeka Kamaturiri, a chef at Etosha Safari Lodge, has travelled to France for a six-week culinary internship at Le Calabash Culinary Academy. She was identified by French culinary school owner Sidney Bond three years ago after impressing him with a meal she prepared at the lodge.
Why it matters
Namibian chef awarded prestigious six-week French culinary internship, showcasing local talent and international recognition of Namibian hospitality expertise.
Rebeka Kamaturiri, a chef at Etosha Safari Lodge, has travelled to France for a six-week culinary internship at Le Calabash Culinary Academy. She was identified by French culinary school owner Sidney Bond three years ago after impressing him with a meal she prepared at the lodge.
Gondwana Collection employees received French language certificates through a pilot programme with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, running from April to September 2025. The initiative aimed to develop practical French communication skills and cross-cultural competencies among staff to better serve French-speaking tourism guests.
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has announced that driving between Sossusvlei's parking areas will be limited to a single operator (About Africa Co) from 1 May, restricting access for independent tour operators and self-drivers. Tour operators and industry figures warn the exclusive concession will harm competition, raise prices, create liability concerns, and damage the tourism sector despite ministry claims it will generate revenue and protect the environment.
The Gondwana ERP Black Rhino Sanctuary has achieved a major conservation milestone with the recent birth of a rhino calf, signalling that decades of ecological restoration and wildlife reintroduction efforts are succeeding. The sanctuary, envisioned as one of the world's largest black rhino reserves, now operates a fully functional anti-poaching unit and plans to offer guided rhino tracking experiences to guests.
The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has appointed Trophimus Hiwilepo as its new Board Chairperson from 13 February 2026, replacing the late Theofelus Mberirua. Hiwilepo, a non-executive director since July 2024, holds a degree from the University of the Western Cape and serves on other corporate boards including NAMCOR and Gondwana Collection.