Who owns Gondwana Namibia?
All its shares are owned by the National Union of Namibian Workers and its affiliated unions. Other strategic partners include Capricorn Investment Holdings, Santam Namibia and Sanlam Namibia Holdings. Established in 2001, NFSH has successfully evolved into a socio-economic powerhouse beyond its 93 000 membership base.
How many lodges does Gondwana Collection have?
Picture galleries, virtual 360° tours and brief descriptions of the 13 Gondwana lodges contribute to the thrill of the forthcoming Namibia trip and foster a desire to experience the natural environment of our uniquely designed lodges as well as the country’s culture and history from as close as it gets.
Where is Namib Desert lodge?
Namibia
The great Namib Desert Lodge in Namibia, Southern Africa, is located on the C 19, 60 km north of Sesriem. This unique safari lodge nestles at the foot of the ‘fossilised’ dunes of the protomorphic Namib.
What makes the Namib Desert unique?
The world’s oldest desert, the Namib Desert has existed for at least 55 million years, completely devoid of surface water but bisected by several dry riverbeds. The south of the desert is extremely dry and even lacks dry riverbeds; gemsbok is the only large mammal to occur in this harsh environment.
What do you know about the Gondwana supercontinent?
Gondwana was an ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago. The continent eventually split into landmasses we recognize today: Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.
When did Gondwanaland exist?
Gondwana ( /ɡɒndˈwɑːnə/) was a supercontinent that formed during the late Neoproterozoic (about 550 million years ago) and began to break up during the Jurassic (about 180 million years ago), with the final stages of breakup, including the opening of the Drake Passage separating South America and Antarctica occurring …
How do I get to Shipwreck Lodge?
The easiest way for you to reach Shipwreck Lodge is to fly from either Windhoek or Swakopmund to Möwe Bay via light aircraft. From there, we can arrange your private transfer to the lodge, located 45 kilometres away. This is the perfect way to get your first glimpse at the Skeleton Coast’s extraordinary landscapes.
Is Namib a cold desert?
Namib Desert Namib is a vast cold coastal desert in southern Africa. The name has been derived from the world Nama which means “there is nothing”. The desert is arid and uninhabited barring a few scattered towns.
How is Gondwana now?
How do Gondwanaland split?
Some 180 million years ago, in the Jurassic Period, the western half of Gondwana (Africa and South America) separated from the eastern half (Madagascar, India, Australia, and Antarctica). During the Late Cretaceous Period, India broke away from Madagascar, and Australia slowly rifted away from Antarctica.
How Gondwanaland is formed?
According to plate tectonic evidence, Gondwana was assembled by continental collisions in the Late Precambrian (about 1 billion to 542 million years ago). Gondwana then collided with North America, Europe, and Siberia to form the supercontinent of Pangea.
Where is Gondwana Kwena Lodge?
Gondwana Game Reserve. A mere 25 minutes from Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape and four hours from Cape Town, Gondwana Kwena lodge can be found on the 11 000 hectare private Gondwana Game Reserve. This is the only fynbos reserve in the world that is malaria-free and is home to free roaming Big Five game.
Why choose Gondwana collection Namibia?
More than 20 properties have been carefully constructed by Gondwana Collection Namibia over the last two decades, ranging from secret luxurious refuges for two to comfortable unique lodges to rustic camping offers. Built in close proximity to Namibia’s natural wonders and managed sustainably. Experience Africa like never before.
What is namibia2go?
Built in close proximity to Namibia’s natural wonders and managed sustainably. Experience Africa like never before. Discover what makes Namibia so special and as it should be, with Namibia2Go. Easy. Hassle free. Unforgettable.
How long is a walking safari in Gondwana?
Gondwana offers a three-night walking safari which traverses the game reserve taking you to remote tented camps to overnight with two full days of hiking. Your expert trail guides will intimately expose you to the Reserve’s unique biodiversity and ecosystems while experiencing multiple species of game on foot.