… In January this year, the Gondwana Collection withdrew from a concession tender near Sossusvlei, partly because of concerns about the tender awarded to About Africa. …
Sossusvlei shuttle ban ‘monopolising’ national parksNamibia Minute.
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Gondwana Collection
Also known as: Gonwana Collection Namibia · Gondwana Collection spirit
Organization operating black rhino sanctuary in Fish River Canyon and involved in wildlife conservation and tourism.
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- April 2026
- March 2026
… 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: Black Rhino Sanctuary Celebrates New Life, Better Protection- February 2026
… He also serves as a non-executive director on the boards of other corporations, including NAMCOR and Gondwana Collection. …
Hiwilepo is MTC's new Board Chairman- December 2025
… Along the way, nights unfold in a carefully curated mix of lodges, camps and glamping retreats part wilderness, part comfort all seamlessly threaded together through Gondwana Collection’s nationwide hospitality footprint depending on availability, however, other accommodations ar …
Not for spectators: Gondwana’s Adventure Tours- October 2025
… When I embarked on my journey with the Gondwana Collection, I ensured that each lodge had ample fireplaces to warm the guests on chilly winter days. …
In the hearth: The beloved fireplace of yesteryearGonwana 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. …
Coming face to face with Damara Elephants- September 2025
… 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. …
The Psychology of Travelling- August 2025
… 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: The thrill is in the fight, the future is in the fish left in the water t …
When the Zambezi Breathes… 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 …
Travel Passport Puts Responsibility in Travellers’ Hands… Gondwana Collection’s role here is not to lead, but to support: to build with purpose. …
The road to Epupa Falls
Tourism & Environment
Government shuttle monopoly plan sparks tourism industry outcry
The News
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.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Government shuttle monopoly plan sparks tourism industry outcry
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.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 March
Black rhino calf born at Gondwana sanctuary in Fish River Canyon
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.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 22 February
Trophimus Hiwilepo appointed MTC Board Chairperson
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.
22 February 2026 · Informanté →