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Honouring the elephants’ right of way, a timber walkway, towering above these giants, meanders through the trees and joins the ten luxurious tented suites of exquisite comfort. Tastefully decorated with natural colors and evoking a gentle balance of serenity, the decadently spacious tented suites open completely and emanate a feeling of vastness and opulence.
As dawn breaks your morning tea or coffee, together with homemade biscuits, are personally delivered to your tent by our Chef. From the privacy of your tree house deck, watch the sky illuminate with hues of purple and amber and re-energize for the days adventure ahead.
The main feature, and the heart of the lodge, is the majestic viewing deck, from where your “open to sky” dining, with rewarding views of the floodplains below, are more than often the playground for large herds of elephants, buffalo and plains game that later seek refuge and security under your tented suite for the night.
The elegant Safari Lounge creates a perfect fusion of energy and relaxation, which emphasises a sense of place. A library with a mixture of vintage artifacts and books, as well as small relics found on site while building the lodge on this historical military area, all encourage a touch and exploration.
Often, a game drive away from the lodge becomes so unnecessary as the elephants and wildlife meander through the camp. Sundowners are then enjoyed from the safety of the decks or lengthy walkways, only meters above these animals as they traverse below you and go about their feeding.
As the rains fall softly over the dark highland forests of southern Angola, the precious waters erode away at the landscape to form streams. Meandering down the slopes joining into powerful cascades over boulders, it finds its way down the escarpment on a journey southwards, beyond the borders of its origins. Arriving at the vast floodplains of the Kwando River in Namibia and in the heart of KAZA, it spreads out, flowing through natural landscapes and claiming back its rightful purpose as a life-giving source.
It is here where you will find the unobtrusive Nambwa Tented Lodge, nestled high amongst majestic Jackalberry, Sausage and Knobthorn trees.
Boat Cruise
You can enjoy morning or afternoon boat cruise to explore the Kwando River, replete with the constant movement of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, reptiles, several species of antelope and their predators, giraffes, and more than 450 species of birds. This is a chance to view these magnificent animals as they go about their foraging and hunting. The cruise lasts three hours. It includes beverages and a light snack.
Guided Bush Walk
We also offer guided bush walks throughout the park. The walks are conducted by our local guides from the Conservancy. It provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with the flora and fauna. You’ll be sure to see elephants and lots of smaller creatures along the way. The walk takes about three hours and includes a rest stop with beverages and a snack.
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Situated adjacent to the oldest desert in the world, Sossusvlei Lodge is a luxurious retreat in this premier tourist attraction area in Namibia. Shaded by camel thorn trees, the Lodge blends in perfectly with the spectacular desert surrounds and bears testament to the ingenuity of an eco-friendly design.
Explore the vastness of Namibia's unspoiled natural environment with the Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre. Choose from guided Sossusvlei trips, hot air ballooning, eco-friendly quad biking, nature drives, sundowner trips, bush dinners, guided sunset walks, archery, stargazing and scenic flights.
A dip in the sparkling pool or an icecold beer under the shady trees in the Acacia beer garden makes for the best relaxation after an eventful day. The al fresco terrace offers magnificent views of the floodlit waterhole where you can watch the passing parade of oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena, whilst enjoying exquisite food and wine. Indeed a visual and culinary contrast, bearing in mind the relative remoteness of this exceptional location.
The separate accommodation units are carefully laid out to perfectly blend in with the magnificent surrounding natural environment. Each fully air-conditioned accommodation unit has a patio, en-suite bathroom with shower and a spacious bedroom under canvas with adobe-style plaster walls.
Accommodation units at Sossusvlei Lodge
The individual luxurious accommodation units at Sossusvlei Lodge are uniquely designed to blend in with the natural surrounding environment.
Each of the 45 accommodation units has its own patio from where magnificent views can be enjoyed. The spacious and fully air-conditioned bedroom under canvas with adobe-style plaster walls, gives the visitor a distinctive sense of being close to nature. Each bedroom features twin beds, seating area and vanity with power points. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower, toilet and wash basin. The entrance hall of each unit has space for suitcases, hanging space, shelves and an electronic safe.
Three family units are available with the same features as the individual units, but with inter-leading doors between the bathrooms connecting the two units.
Three of the standard accommodation units are designed to be handicapped and wheelchair friendly. Handles have been fitted in the bathroom and the shower has an open design with no steps or doors inside the unit for easier access.
One infant and/or child under 12 years can be accommodated free of charge in a room shared with two full paying adults. This is subject to availability and payment of applicable meal rates. Please enquire with you booking to ensure preparations are made as required.
Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre Activities
Explore the vastness of Namibia's unspoiled natural environment with the Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre. Experience the desert beauty from a bird's eye view in a hot air balloon or by aircraft. Take a guided drive through scenic natural beauty in a custom built and comfortable all-terrain vehicle or with a quad bike.
- The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides a variety of exciting activities to discover the Sossusvlei area:
- Guided Sossusvlei excursions
- Hot air ballooning
- Eco-friendly quad biking
- Sundowner | Nature drives
- Bush dinners
- Guided nature walks
- Sesriem Canyon excursions
- Archery
- Helicopter Flights
- Scenic flights
- Charter- and air taxi flights
- Special Functions
- Indoor and outdoor Conferencing
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IFOAM’s Principles of Organic Agriculture are the roots from which organic agriculture grows and develops. They express the contribution that organic agriculture can make to the world, and a vision to improve all agriculture in a global context.
Organic agriculture is based on:
The principle of health
The principle of ecology
The principle of fairness
The principle of care
Each principle is articulated through a statement followed by an explanation. The principles are to be used as a whole. They are composed as ethical principles to inspire action.
Principle of health
Organic Agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant, animal, human and planet as one and indivisible.
This principle points out that the health of individuals and communities cannot be separated from the health of ecosystems - healthy soils produce healthy crops that foster the health of animals and people.
Health is the wholeness and integrity of living systems. It is not simply the absence of illness, but the maintenance of physical, mental, social and ecological well-being. Immunity, resilience and regeneration are key characteristics of health.
The role of organic agriculture, whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, is to sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings. In particular, organic agriculture is intended to produce high quality, nutritious food that contributes to preventive health care and well-being. In view of this it should avoid the use of fertilizers, pesticides, animal drugs and food additives that may have adverse health effects.
Principle of ecology
Organic Agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, work with them, emulate them and help sustain them.
This principle roots organic agriculture within living ecological systems. It states that production is to be based on ecological processes, and recycling. Nourishment and well-being are achieved through the ecology of the specific production environment. For example, in the case of crops this is the living soil; for animals it is the farm ecosystem; for fish and marine organisms, the aquatic environment.
Organic farming, pastoral and wild harvest systems should fit the cycles and ecological balances in nature. These cycles are universal but their operation is site-specific. Organic management must be adapted to local conditions, ecology, culture and scale. Inputs should be reduced by reuse, recycling and efficient management of materials and energy in order to maintain and improve environmental quality and conserve resources.
Organic agriculture should attain ecological balance through the design of farming systems, establishment of habitats and maintenance of genetic and agricultural diversity. Those who produce, process, trade, or consume organic products should protect and benefit the common environment including landscapes, climate, habitats, biodiversity, air and water.
Principle of fairness
Organic Agriculture should build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities
Fairness is characterized by equity, respect, justice and stewardship of the shared world, both among people and in their relations to other living beings.
This principle emphasizes that those involved in organic agriculture should conduct human relationships in a manner that ensures fairness at all levels and to all parties - farmers, workers, processors, distributors, traders and consumers. Organic agriculture should provide everyone involved with a good quality of life, and contribute to food sovereignty and reduction of poverty. It aims to produce a sufficient supply of good quality food and other products.
This principle insists that animals should be provided with the conditions and opportunities of life that accord with their physiology, natural behavior and well-being.
Natural and environmental resources that are used for production and consumption should be managed in a way that is socially and ecologically just and should be held in trust for future generations. Fairness requires systems of production, distribution and trade that are open and equitable and account for real environmental and social costs.
Principle of care
Organic Agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment.
Organic agriculture is a living and dynamic system that responds to internal and external demands and conditions. Practitioners of organic agriculture can enhance efficiency and increase productivity, but this should not be at the risk of jeopardizing health and well-being. Consequently, new technologies need to be assessed and existing methods reviewed. Given the incomplete understanding of ecosystems and agriculture, care must be taken.
This principle states that precaution and responsibility are the key concerns in management, development and technology choices in organic agriculture. Science is necessary to ensure that organic agriculture is healthy, safe and ecologically sound. However, scientific knowledge alone is not sufficient. Practical experience, accumulated wisdom and traditional and indigenous knowledge offer valid solutions, tested by time. Organic agriculture should prevent significant risks by adopting appropriate technologies and rejecting unpredictable ones, such as genetic engineering. Decisions should reflect the values and needs of all who might be affected, through transparent and participatory processes.
Herewith a list of places where you can get organic products in Namibia:
Organic Box
Order online for your weekly selection of organic and natural products
Deliveries in Windhoek and Okahandja
http://www.organic-box.com
Maerua Superspar
"The Health Nut' Section in Maerua Superspar stock a large variety of local and imported organic products, as well as special dietary needs products.
Tel: (+264) 61 383 000
Maerua Lifestyle Centre, Centaurus Road, Windhoek
Saturday Green Market / Bio-Markt
Selected stalls at the Green Market offer NOA Organically Assessed products, and a wide range of other products directly from farmers and crafters. The market cafe serves home baked cakes and fresh bread rolls with hearty toppings.
Every Saturday 8:00 - 12:00 - except Easter Saturday and between Christmas and the first two weeks of the New Year.
Klein Windhoek, 3 Kenneth Kaunda St (former Uhland Street)
Inge Glaue 061 239 555
Heidi Herber 061 22 39 59
Fruit & Veg City - Food Lovers Market
Selected local and imported organic products
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