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Gondwana Collection Namibia — tourism and hospitality company operating luxury lodges and conservation facilities, named most admired tourism brand in 2026.
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The Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia has laid out the route for Adventure Tours with Travel Uncharted
“Gondwana Collection Namibia and Travel Uncharted have laid out the route.”
Not for spectators: Gondwana’s Adventure ToursThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia launched the Bushman Wisdom Experience at Kalahari Anib Lodge
“Gondwana Collection Namibia reveals its newest offering: the Bushman Wisdom Experience, an intimate morning awakening shaped by the timeless knowledge of the desert's earliest inhabitants.”
Kalahari Anib Lodge Launches Bushman Wisdom ExperienceThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia looks forward to welcoming guests into this meaningful new experience
“Gondwana Collection Namibia looks forward to welcoming guests into this meaningful new experience – one that honours tradition, supports responsible tourism, and celebrates the enduring knowledge of the Kalahari's first people.”
Kalahari Anib Lodge Launches Bushman Wisdom ExperienceThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia completed Session 2 of 'Train the Trainer' programme on 26 November
“On 26 November, Session 2 of Gondwana Collection Namibia's 'Train the Trainer' programme was successfully concluded.”
Gondwana Expands Leadership CapacityThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia celebrated the graduation of a new cohort of local guides
“Gondwana Collection Namibia has marked a significant milestone by celebrating the graduation of a new cohort of local guides, professionalising the industry and empowering local talent.”
New guides join Gondwana’s ‘diamond’ familyThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia is set to open Luna Collection in July 2026
“According to their lore, anyone who slept beneath the Night's Eye would awaken with heightened clarity – a renewal of intuition, calm, and inner stillness. It is this forgotten legend of Noctis Oculus – the moon as the world's great revealer – that inspires Gondwana Collection Namibia's newest creation, the Luna Collection, set to open in July 2026.”
Gondwana Set to Open Luna CollectionThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia released AI-assisted placeholder mock-ups of Luna Collection design
“To offer a glimpse of what awaits, Gondwana has released artificial intelligence-assisted placeholder mock-ups showcasing the envisioned atmosphere and design direction.”
Gondwana Set to Open Luna CollectionThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia hosted sixth Go4Gold final celebration marking completion of flagship leadership development programme
“Gondwana Collection Namibia hosted its sixth Go4Gold final celebration yesterday, marking the completion of one of the company's flagship leadership development programmes for the 2025 cohort.”
Go4Gold Marks Six Years of Leadership DevelopmentThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia is taking Namibia's tourism offerings to the global stage via TFest
“Gondwana Collection Namibia is taking the country's tourism offerings to the global stage, leveraging the luxury travel platform TFest to strengthen Namibia's position as a premier destination.”
Bridging Namibia and Global Luxury MarketsThe Namibian
Gondwana Collection Namibia has partnered with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry to strengthen private sector collaboration and support inclusive economic growth
“Gondwana Collection Namibia has partnered with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) to strengthen private sector collaboration and support inclusive economic growth across the country.”
Gondwana, NCCI partner to boost inclusive growthLight to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are occurring across southern Namibia, with the Meteorological Service forecasting intensification throughout the day. Interior regions, including Hardap and //Kharas, are expected to receive more rainfall on Saturday.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Light to moderate rainfall and thundershowers are occurring across southern Namibia, with the Meteorological Service forecasting intensification throughout the day. Interior regions, including Hardap and //Kharas, are expected to receive more rainfall on Saturday.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Tsondab River near Sossusvlei and the Fish River in southern Namibia are flowing following weekend rainfall, with the Fish River's increased flow flooding roads including the D609 in the //Kharas Region. Rainy weather is forecast to move northward and reach the north-eastern parts of the country by Tuesday.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Hardap and //Kharas regions recorded between 20mm and 50mm of rain over the weekend, with some areas such as Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth receiving more than 50mm on Saturday. The rainfall has begun to revive several of the region's rivers, with the Kalf River in the Hardap Region recording noticeable rises.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Jacky Kaputu, a tourism innovation and development student, completed an internship in reservations at Gondwana Collection Namibia and was hired as a permanent team member after six months, drawn by the company's values around sustainability and responsible tourism.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian entertainers including Gazza, Lize Ehlers, and others are participating in the Clean Up Namibia Celebrity Clean-Up Campaign on 19 September at Okapale, Goreangab, to mark World Cleanup Day. Led by La-Toya Mwoombola-Hamutenya, the initiative aims to promote civic pride, responsible waste practices, and environmental awareness.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Services predicted thunderstorms affecting the north-eastern, central-northern, central and eastern parts of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday, with windy conditions in the interior and fog on the coast. Road users are urged to exercise caution due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Gondwana Leadership Academy runs an intensive two-session programme that emphasises self-understanding, personal values and mindfulness alongside practical skills in communication and team dynamics. Leadership, the programme teaches, begins with knowing yourself rather than simply holding a position of authority.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A German-led research consortium is testing the HygO project at Kalahari Anib Lodge, a containerised system that treats wastewater on site and produces renewable energy through green hydrogen. The project, financed by Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment, is the first of its kind in Namibia and explores how wastewater, hydrogen, oxygen and renewable energy can operate in a closed loop for resource efficiency in water-scarce environments.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Chef Rebeka Kamaturiri has returned to Namibia after studying at Le Calabash Culinary Academy in France, where she learned the importance of fresh, local ingredients and the relationship between farmers and chefs. She believes Namibia has potential to strengthen connections between local farmers and the hospitality industry.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia enrolled forty-five colleagues in an intensive butler hospitality training programme presented by the Saba International Butler Academy & Training School to support the launch of the Luna Namib Collection and growth of its Secret Collection portfolio.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia was named Namibia's most admired brand in the tourism and hospitality category at the Brand Africa Awards in June, marking the company's 30th anniversary. The award recognises brands that have earned consumer trust and loyalty while contributing to their industries and communities.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Kalahari Park's 2026 annual game count recorded 823 animals, up 42% from 580 in 2025. The count helps monitor population trends and veld condition across the 9,800-hectare park, which was established in 2006 to rehabilitate overgrazed farmland and restore it as a wildlife sanctuary.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia has opened Luna Namib Collection, a new luxury hospitality destination south of Sesriem in the Namib Desert, designed around the lunar cycle with changing experiences tied to moon phases.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Viktoria Namene, who joined Gondwana Collection Namibia as a cleaner in 2022, completed a three-year Hospitality Apprenticeship programme with the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, majoring in core commercial cookery (level 3) and earning two certificates in accommodation and food and beverage service. She was the sole representative from Gondwana's Windhoek team among 15 apprentices from various conservancies.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says tourists find Windhoek lacks sufficient attractions and events, with feedback that museums and historical buildings are not properly promoted. While the city serves as a gateway to Namibia's tourism destinations, urban tourism remains limited to historic landmarks and township experiences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group, which owns Bank Windhoek and Capricorn Asset Management, has been a top performer on the Namibia Securities Exchange with a 32.45% share price increase over the past 12 months. The NSX Overall Index rose 1.06% over the latest trading week, with mixed performance across listed companies.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Pupkewitz Toyota and Children in the Wilderness donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The donation, which includes backpacks, sleeping bags, binoculars, hiking shoes and knives, was distributed to rangers from Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Securities Exchange closed marginally higher on 6 July, with the NSX Local Index rising 0.04% and the NSX Overall Index advancing 0.63%, driven by gains in banking and investment counters including SBN Holdings, Capricorn Group, and FirstRand Namibia.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts thundershowers will persist in //Kharas, Hardap, and eastern regions on Saturday, with warnings of flash flooding and windy conditions. Several areas are already flooded from ongoing rain and hail, making roads difficult to navigate.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
Intense hailstorms and rainstorms have dominated the Hardap and //Kharas regions this week, with some areas recording over 40 millimetres of rainfall. Locations including Betta, Duwisib, and Mariental recorded substantial rainfall ranging from 36mm to 70mm during Thursday to Friday morning.
19 June 2026 · Informanté →
Widespread frost, rain and hail have affected Hardap and //Kharas regions, with several //Kharas towns recording rainfall between 8–24 mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts strong winds and heavy thundershowers will continue across the south on Friday, with possible spread to central and eastern areas, raising flash flood risks.
18 June 2026 · Informanté →
Cold, rainy conditions and hail affected southern regions on Wednesday, with the Namibia Meteorological Services predicting heavy thundershowers, possible flash floods, and cold, windy weather on Thursday, particularly in the south, along with rain and low temperatures in eastern, central, and coastal areas.
17 June 2026 · Informanté →
Gondwana Collection Namibia held a reinforcement session for environment management teams and rangers from Gondwana Canyon Park and the Elephants, Rhino and People Anti-Poaching Unit to sharpen monitoring skills, including individual identification, health assessment, and behaviour observation to support the Black Rhino Sanctuary.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namushasha River Lodge, part of Gondwana Collection Namibia, closed from January to March for a comprehensive overhaul including a new thatch roof, updated guest areas, and a redesigned interior inspired by Bwabwata National Park and the Kwando River. The lodge reopened on 2 April and has received positive feedback.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Trans-Africa Rally 2026, an 8,135-kilometre cross-continental expedition, completed its Namibian leg after traversing Damaraland, Etosha National Park, and Divundu over 14 days, with participants now crossing into Botswana towards Chobe Game Lodge.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Service predicts rain showers across northern, central-eastern and extreme south-eastern interior regions on Tuesday, with strong winds expected in central and southern areas. Recent showers have already fallen on Outjo (12mm), Kamanjab and surrounding areas (14–20mm), and parts of Etosha National Park.
18 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Training Authority conducted recognition of prior learning assessments for experienced waiters and other hospitality workers at Gondwana Collection Namibia across multiple regions in March, evaluating their practical and theoretical competencies against national benchmarks and awarding nationally recognised qualifications in tourism and hospitality disciplines under the Namibia Qualifications Framework.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A partnership between Greenspace Namibia, Gondwana Collection Namibia and PSG Wealth Namibia is developing Avis Dam as an urban green space, with a new dam warden appointed, information panels installed, and plans for further infrastructure and community engagement.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Etosha King Nehale lodge welcomed seven elders from Ongwediva and surrounding areas for a two-night stay, during which they shared their life stories and were taken on a game drive through Etosha National Park.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →