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area, such as the Mossel bay Pincushion
protea, Greysbok, Black Harrier and Orange
Breasted Sunbird. Fynbos is a critically
endangered biome and many of the plants
and birds encountered on your walks will
be endemic to this area and seen nowhere
else in the world.
Guests at Gondwana are offered an
assortment of inclusive activities, from
game drives to walking safaris, fishing and
mountain biking in a fenced 1000-hectare
protected area. Family itineraries include a
junior ranger programme, which sees kids
enjoying a few hours out with their own
personal rangers and experiencing what it
is like to learn and live on a wildlife reserve.
The “little rangers” receive Gondwana
backpacks complete with custom activity
book and ranger’s completion certificate.
The Tented Bush Spa
Gondwana’s bush spa offers a full treatment
menu utilizing the luxurious and all
natural Africology product. The 2 treatment
rooms are completely private and
well positioned to take in the breath taking
surrounds. Signature treatments include
the anti-aging Sundowner facial, African
Bliss Body wrap, and Love Bird’s Nest
couples package. The spa is a wonderful
compliment to the overall restorative guest
experience on the reserve – come and
revitalize yourself with nature’s touch, tone
and tempo . . .
Corporate Getaways and
Weddings
Lehele Lodge, with its cool organic style
and warm African flavours, is ideal for
high-end boutique corporate getaways
and private functions including product
launches and weddings. The lodge comprises
an interconnected lounge, bar, library
and dining area with conference facilities,
sound system and Wi-fi. The outdoor areas
include an infinity pool, boma deck area,
which has been nicknamed “the party pit”,
and ample outdoor seating for meals and
sundowners.
The Gondwana Conservation
Foundation
The Gondwana Conservation Foundation
(GCF) has been established as a non-profit
organization to contribute to the conservation
of South Africa’s threatened and
endangered wildlife and vegetation relevant
to the Southern Cape through active management,
training and skills development
of the local people. The Southern Cape of
South Africa is home to one of the most
critically endangered vegetation types on
earth (Fynbos) and has a high unemployment
rate within the region. The foundation
currently has three active projects:
n n Rainbow Rhino Initiative which sponsors
anti-poaching training courses and
is establishing a breeding
CAPITAL:
Windhoek
NATIONAL DAY:
21 March 1990
AIRPORT:
Hosea Kutako International
Airport
MAIN LANGUAGES:
English, Afrikaans, German and
Oshiwambo
NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES:
South Africa, Botswana, Zambia,
Zimbabwe, Angola
TIME ZONE:
GMT +1
SIZE:
825 000km2
POPULATION:
2.4-million
ECONOMY:
Mining, tourism, agriculture
and fishery are the main sectors
CURRENCY:
Namibian dollar
CLIMATE:
The driest in Africa. An average
summer temperature of 30°C,
which drops to 20°C in winter
PLACES TO SEE:
Fish River Canyon; Sossusvlei;
Namib Desert; Skeleton Coast;
Swakopmund; Lüderitz, Etosha
National Park; Windhoek
TOURISM INVESTMENT OP-
PORTUNITIES:
Waterfront development in Katima
Mulilo; Kavango-Zambezi
Transfrontier Conservation
Area
info@namibiatourism.com.na
www.namibiatourism.com.na
FAST FACTS ON NAMIBIA
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eautiful Namibia is unlike any other country on Earth. Discover the oldest living
desert in the world with its high sand dunes; one of Africa’s greatest game
parks; the Skeleton Coast littered with shipwrecks; sand-covered ghost towns;
huge gravel plains twinkling with gemstones; limitless horizons; quirky little
towns; and an excellent visitor-friendly infrastructure.
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population of rhino
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Conservation Kids program which
invites local schools for fun and educational
outings on the reserve exposing
n n them to career opportunities in conservation
n n Cheetah re-wilding program which
helps semi captive cheetah learn to
hunt again with the ultimate goal to
n n establish a sustainable breeding
program of free roaming cheetah in the
Western Cape.
www.gondwanagr.co.za
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