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Desert Knights Tour Overview

Day 1 Registration in Sendelingsdrift (RSA) or Hobas (Namibia). 35 kms cycle from Hobas Campsite to the Fish River Canyon&nbsp
Day 2 Morning guided hikes along the Canyon or to Zebra pools. 68 kms cycle from Hobas to the Ai Ais Hotsprings Resort.
Day 3 Morning at leisure in the hot springs or in the large outside pool. 59 kms cycle from Ai Ais to the spectacular Gamkab Canyon.
Day 4 Optional cycle of 13 kms or transfer to Orange River for 20kms kayak to De Hoop.
Day 5 Morning guided hike or at leisure on the banks of the Orange River. 38 kms cycle from De Hoop to Hakkiesdoring as the full moon rises.
Day 6 Early departure for final 67 kms leg to Sendelingsdrift. Evening farewell function.
Day 7 Departure from the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

 

 

Mrs. Charmaine Gaingos, NWR Company Secretary
Mrs. Charmaine Gaingos, NWR Company Secretary

Windhoek, 24 January 2017 – Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has strengthened its team with the appointment of Mrs. Charmaine Gaingos as its Company Secretary as of 16 January 2017.


Windhoek, 21 December 2016 – In what can be described as a major milestone in the life of the biggest and oldest resort within the Etosha National Park, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Okaukuejo generated a revenue of N$ 100 million during the financial year, 1 November 2015 to 31 October 2016 which translated to an overall revenue increase of 16% compared to the previous financial year.

Windhoek, 13 December 2016 – Over the past few months, quite a number of tourists have visited some Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) resorts/camps with the intention of undertaking the hiking trails at the respective facilities.


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NWR Team members with the award winners.

  

 

Windhoek, 20 November 2016 – In what has been a very rewarding year for Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), its Onkoshi, Dolomite and Popa Falls resorts each walked away with an Eco Award with a rating of four flowers during the Hospitality Association of Namibia’s (HAN) Gala dinner that was held at Sun Karros Dan Viljoen on 18 November 2016.

 


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Kunene Governor, Honorable Angelika Muharukua, in the presence of the Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Honorable Doreen Sioka receiving NWR’s donation from NWR's Managing Director, Mrs. Zelna Hengari.



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Windhoek, 5 November 2016 – 4 November 2016 marked a momentous occasion in the relationship between the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR). This was as a result of MET handing over three vacuum trucks to NWR in its efforts to assist the company with the supply of portable water and servicing of the ablution facilities at Sossusvlei and the Fish River Canyon View Point.


Windhoek, 26 September 2016 – Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Khorixas Camp experienced some fire damage on 25 September 2016 after all the guests had safely finished their dinner and had left for bedtime.



Windhoek, 6 September 2016 – Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) would like to hereby clarify that Mr. M. Nakwitima who is reported as being an employee of NWR in various news reports of him having been caught with Rhino horns is not an employee of the company.


Windhoek, 10 August 2016 – Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) are delighted to announce the finalization of the wage negotiations that were concluded on 5 August 2016, with the final salary agreement being approved on 8 August 2016.



Ai-ais being painted

 

Windhoek, 6 July 2016 – Over the past few months Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has been quietly taken note of all the feedback from its valuable clients regarding the condition of some of its facilities spread across Namibia.


Windhoek, 20 June 2016 – In keeping up with the modern times, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) spent the past few months refining its online booking platform. This was done in order to accommodate our customers who want to make their booking and pay for it right away in the comfort of their environments.



Windhoek, 2 June 2016 – Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) would like to bring it to your attention that due to some new developments the planned industrial action has being called off.


Windhoek, 1 June 2016 - The Board of Directors of Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) hereby wishes to refer to the newspaper report in the New Era of 27 May 2016 on page 6 titled “two employees arrested for mal-texting NWR boss”.


Board Management

Windhoek, 12 May 2016 – From 27 to 28 April 2016, Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) had its sixth (6th) Strategic Retreat at Gross Barmen. This was in line with previous retreats that have been held since March 2013.


Domestic Traveller
Gerhard about to go on a Game Drive.


Windhoek, 1 April 2016 – When one thinks about travelling, we usually think of it as a costly experience.


Okahandja clean


Windhoek, 17 March 2016 – Over the past two weeks Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) reservation consultants, resort managers

Board Members

Front from left: Leonard Iipumbu (Chairperson), Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta and Janet Wilson-Moore (Deputy Chairperson).



Windhoek, 15 March 2016 – In the Namibian Newspaper on 10 March 2016 an article under the heading “NWR forced to audit” appears in it. NWR would, however, want to state that the said article does not reflect the accurate picture about the matter reported. Therefore, NWR would like to bring more depth to this article in order to avail the national and international audience an opportunity to have a clearer picture as to what the true facts are about the specific matter reported.

Domestic Traveller

Windhoek, 28 February 2016 – Over the past few weeks the Okaukuejo camp held a clean up campaign in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and some community members within the Etosha National Park with the aim of getting the camp ready for its guests who will be visiting it in the month of March for the Independence Special.



Windhoek, 21 February 2016 – Due to the popularity of our 75% discount last year Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) saw the need to once again offer this special to our clients as a way of saying thank you for their continued support over the past year. During March, all our 21 resorts spread across Namibia excluding campsites will look forward to welcoming you at these really low prices.

Hand shake


Windhoek, 12 February 2016 – It was reported in the Namibian on 11 February 2016 that Mrs. Zelna Hengari faced possible suspension due to some misunderstanding.


28 years of Customer Services


Windhoek, 4 February 2016 – In this day and age where climbing the corporate ladder is what most new employees are focused on its always refreshing to meet someone who has been at their trade for over 28 years and still takes pride in it.

Dear esteemed partner and client,

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) will be present at the Tourism INDABA 2014 in Durban, Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), and the Durban Exhibition Centere, South Africa, from 10 - 12 May 2014.

 


Dear esteemed partner and client,

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) will be present at the Namibia's first annual Kiss the Bride Namibian Wedding Expo, taking place on the 18 & 19th April 2014 (Easter weekend) at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre

 


On behalf of the Board of Directors of Namibia Wildlife Resorts, it gives me great pleasure to inform you that the Honourable Minister of Environment and Tourism Hon. Uahekua Herunga has appointed our third Board of Directors since the implementation of the Cabinet-endorsed Turn-around Strategy. The event took place on 10th January 2013 at the Head Office of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

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