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advertorial The Gobabeb Tourism Concession gateway to desert diversity The unusually lush desertscape around Gobabeb Training and Research Centre, set n the banks of the Kuiseb River in the spectaclar Namib-Naukluft Park, is not the only postive change experienced here recently. Tener new grass shoots will dry out with the first ast winds, but the signing of the tourism conession awarded to Gobabeb Training and Reearch Centre brings with it the promise of good hings for many years to come. The 26th of February 2009 marked a historial moment for Gobabeb when the Minister of nvironment and Tourism, Netumbo Nandidaitwah, and Gobabeb director, Dr. Joh Henchel, signed the first lodge concession awardd in the Namib-Naukluft Park. The Gobabeb Training and Research Centre, joint venture between the Ministry of Environent and Tourism (MET) and the Desert Reearch Foundation of Namibia, has extensive xperience and a proven record of internationaly recognised work, ranging from environmenal research and training to the implementaion of appropriate technology. It has close links ith the local Topnaar community, through emloyment, training and joint projects, and also hrough 50 years of shared history. In the lanuage of the ≠Aonin (Topnaar people), /Nomaeb (later changed to Gobabeb) is “the place by he fig tree”, named after the nearby fig tree in he Kuiseb riverbed. Established in 1962 as an arid lands research nstitution, Gobabeb’s research concerns the elds of climate, ecology, geomorphology and ppropriate technology. Its location at the inersection of three ecosystems: sand dunes, phemeral river and gravel plains, offers unique pportunities for research by natural scientists nd their students. It is also an ideal outdoor lassroom in which young people can cleary observe the interactions and adaptations of esert life and landforms. With its rich history and range of experience, obabeb holds a fascination for many people, nd is well placed to extend its function into the ourism market. As a key partner of the joint Okomitundu – your adventure farm in Namibia By Estelle de Bruyn venture agreement, MET through this concession has facilitated relations between Gobabeb and the tourism industry, in turn contributing to the financial sustainability of this internationally recognized Centre of Excellence. Not only will this move benefit Gobabeb, it has other beneficiaries. The Namibian tourism industry for one, stands to benefit greatly. ‘To create a world class Desert Tourism Experience that is ecolog- One of the new participants in this year’s Tourism Expo is the guest farm Okomitundu. It is situated more or less in the middle of the country and covers an area of 18 000 hectares. According to the managers, Annegret and Horst Fechter, a visit to Okomitundu promises sunshine, peace, vast landscapes, red sand dunes, silvery grass rustling in the wind, blue mountains in the distance, fascinating desert rock formations, wild animals and plants, tropical river banks, warm hospitality, friendly and relaxed people as well as pure nourishment for the soul! Okomitundu offers a wide range of leisure options such as safaris, archery and horse riding. The farm’s vast and varied landscape provides a unique diversity of wild animals and plants. At Okomitundu you can go on an exploration trip with your family or simply relax in a magnificent setting. The farm is also an ideal starting point for trips and flights to the many sights Namibia has to offer. The farm Okomitundu was founded in 1903 by the Hälbich family. Forty years pre- viously, Eduard Hälbich, the head of the family, had moved to Namibia with the “Rheinisch Mission”. He worked for many years as a travelling merchant in the area of Otjimbingwe. In 1972 the farm was bought by Senator Carl Arthur Frormann from Düsseldorf. He kept sheep and cattle in Okomitundu for 20 years before his son Dr. Detlef Frormann took over the farm. The latter realised the farm’s tourist potential and installed guest and hunting facilities. This turned out to be an excellent decision as Okomitundu has been awarded the “HAN Certificate of Excellence” of the Namibian Association of Gastronomy several times, as well as winning the “International Award for the Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry” from Spain. To get to Okomitundu, take the B1 from Windhoek northwards as far as Okahandja, then continue for 50 km on the B2 towards Karibib to the west; just before Wilhelmstal there is a signposted turn to Okomitundu. From here take the gravel road D1967 which goes to Okomitundu (35 km). If you are interested in visiting Okomitundu, why not pay them a visit at the Expo and learn first hand what this special guest farm has to offer. 26 ically and financially sustainable and which contributes to Namibia’s economic development’. This is the vision expressed by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in the draft management plan of the Namib-Naukluft Park. Now the vision can become reality as this unique concession, the first of its kind in Namibia, will showcase responsible low impact tourism informed by decades of research in the area. Importantly, the concession promises to benefit the neighboring Topnaar community in a number of ways. Some of the opportunities include: employment during the construction of the main lodge and satellite lodges; training and employment in hospitality and tour guiding; and entrepreneurial opportunities in the provision of goods and services to the lodge as well June 2009 as in the curio industry. Being in a prime area with magnificent vistas, landforms and life forms, the concession is a gateway to extensive dune fields and vast gravel plains, crosscut by the ephemeral Kuiseb River. There is excellent potential for activities such as scenic drives, guided walks, mountain bike rides, bird watching, scientific expeditions, hiking, star-gazing, visits to Gobabeb, and cultural tours to the local Topnaar community. The allocated concession sites, located between 100 and 120 kilometres south-east of Walvis Bay, have large (2 kilometres radius) privacy buffers around them. No other development will be permitted within 5 kilometres of the sites. Two sites for permanent occupation are located along the Kuiseb River with superb views of dunes, river and plains. Two temporary camps lie deep in the plains, giving that ultimate desert experience of unfettered space. To ensure a high quality tourism product, Gobabeb as concessionnaire will contract the operation of the concession (20 years, renewable) to a suitable and experienced tourism and hospitality operator under a Concession Operator Contract agreement. The Request for Proposals will be launched on 1 June 2009. The registration for bidders opens on 8 June 2009, after which detailed information will be available. After unusual desert rains and a month-long flow of the Kuiseb River, along with new tourism opportunities, life in the desert looks promising. n Please contact Theresa Thatcher at Gobabeb for any queries: Email: theresa.thatcher@gobabeb.org Telephone: + 264-(0)64-694199 Watch our website: www.gobabeb.org Request for Proposals Invitation to tender for the development and operation of the Gobabeb Tourism Concession in the Namib-Naukluft Park Description A newly-announced tourism concession, the first of its kind in the Namib-Naukluft Park, has been granted by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) to the Gobabeb Training and Research Centre. The concession lies in a prime tourism area with magnificent vistas, landforms and life forms. It is ideally located en-route to or from Namibia’s major tourism attractions. A twenty year lease will allow exclusive rights to a combination of lodge and tented sites. The true desert getaway experience is ensured through large privacy buffers, as well as routes through remote and pristine landscapes to the north, and the dune sea to the south of the Kuiseb River. There is excellent potential for activities such as scenic drives, guided walks, mountain bike rides, camping out, bird watching, scientific expeditions, hiking, star-gazing, visits to Gobabeb, and cultural tours to the local Topnaar community. Due to the exclusive nature of the concession, a distinctly upmarket operation is envisaged. Gobabeb, a well-established institution with decades of research and environmental education experience in the Namib Desert, is well-placed to pioneer this new tourism product. As concessionaire, Gobabeb will contract the operation of the concession to a suitable and experienced tourism and hospitality operator under a Concession Operator Contract agreement. Registration and tender process • Registration period for bidders opens - 8 June 2009 • Optional informal site visit - 27 June 2009 • Registration period for bidders closes - 30 June 2009 • Bidders’ conference & site visits - 16/17 July 2009 • Tender bid submission date / Tender opening - 27 August Registration fee: N$500.- payable by 30 June 2009. Information packages will be made available to registered bidders. Contact person: Theresa Thatcher – theresa.thatcher@gobabeb.org • Tel: +264-(0)64-694199 Website: www.gobabeb.org
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