Otjimbondona

Our last stop in Namibia was at Otjimbondona – meaning “the place where the small camel thorn trees grow” in Herero – a small private reserve with four villas, an hour from Windhoek airport.

The lodge has been built around the old family farmhouse dating back to 1923. It represents a solution to a common dilemma – a livestock farm badly affected by years of drought. Here, the third generation has turned a third of its land into a reserve, acquiring and managing an interesting collection of game whilst trying to keep the cattle farm going on the balance of the land.

The lodge and villas have been built to the highest standards with relaxed but first class hospitality from the owners and their staff. It was a perfect place to spend our last night in this incredible country.

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