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.
Gondwana Collectionis supportinglocal artisans, employment, and ecosystem sustainability for Ovahimba community
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“The camp is a quiet agent of empowerment for the Ovahimba community, supporting local artisans, providing employment, and helping sustain a delicate ecosystem.”
Gondwana CollectioninvitedRuth Wolter-Stijn as a guest to Namibia in 1997
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“In 1997, I found out that she had moved to South Africa in the late 70s and I wrote her a letter inviting her to Namibia as a guest of the Gondwana Collection.”
Gondwana CollectionoperatesNamib Dune Star Camp and Desert Whisper lodges
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“Key locations in the Namib Desert location include: Gondwana Collection's Namib Dune Star Camp and Desert Whisper for the more luxury seeking traveller.”
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.