ABOUT US
Proudly owned by the Ohlthaver & List Group, founded in Namibia in 1919, O&L Leisure is deeply rooted in Namibia, offering an authentic and heartfelt hospitality experience. At the core of our company is a genuine love for Namibia, which shines through in every guest interaction, turning each stay into a truly memorable journey. Our passionate team constantly strives to deliver exceptional and unique experiences that resonate with the true spirit of our beautiful country. With properties as memorable as the Strand Hotel Swakopmund, Mokuti Etosha, Midgard and Chobe Water Villas, O&L Leisure is dedicated to expanding the footprint in Namibia’s hospitality industry. We are guided by our purpose of creating a future, enhancing life and our unwavering commitment to the O&L Persona of being authentic, caring and passionate.
YOUR JOURNEY, OUR PASSION
O&L LEISURE
Namibia Through Our Eyes is more than just a slogan; it is the guiding philosophy of our brand. It is our commitment to showing the world the true essence of Namibia through our lens of being authentic, caring and passionate.

OUR DESTINATION
EXCEPTIONAL NAMIBIA
- Namibia gained independence in 1990.
- Home to some of the highest dunes in the world and the world’s oldest desert.
- The Fish River Canyon is the second-largest canyon on the planet.
- Namibia boasts the largest population of free-roaming cheetahs in the world.
- One of the world’s lowest population densities.
- Site of one of the most extensively documented meteorite showers in history.
- Africa’s largest concentration of ancient rock art.
- The Skeleton Coast is the world’s largest gravesite for sailors and ships.
- The first African country to incorporate environmental protection into its constitution.
- One of only two countries in the world where desert elephants can be found.