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Ohlthaver & List proudly embraces National Quality Awards on World Standards Day

Ohlthaver & List proudly embraces National Quality Awards...

Media Release Three Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group Operating Companies (OpCo’s) have been honoured at the Namibian Standards Institute’s (NSI) National Quality Awards, demonstrating excellence acros...

Personalized Luxury on the Chobe River

Personalized Luxury on the Chobe River

Blog Post FLEXIBLE RATES FOR DISCERNING TRAVELLERSAt Chobe Water Villas Zambezi, dawn on the river feels like a homecoming. Situated where Namibia meets Botswana, the rhythm of water, light and wil...

O&L Leisure expands portfolio with iconic river and desert lodges

O&L Leisure expands portfolio with iconic river and deser...

Press Release O&L Leisure is pleased to announce the acquisition of two exceptional hospitality properties: Le Mirage in the renowned Sossusvlei region and Divava on the scenic Kavango River. The t...

Mokuti Etosha Unveils The SkyBoma: A Bush Dinner Re-Imagined Under Namibia's Endless Skies

Mokuti Etosha Unveils The SkyBoma: A Bush Dinner Re-Imagi...

Media Release Etosha, Namibia – 08 May 2025: Under the vast Namibian heavens, where the Etosha Pan stretches to touch the horizon and the stars are so close you feel you might catch them, a new cha...

Introducing Leisure Chapter: Hold a piece of Namibia's story

Introducing Leisure Chapter: Hold a piece of Namibia's story

Blog Post In April 2025, we're reimagining the way travellers connect with Namibia. The launch of our first Leisure Chapter boutique at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is an invitation to experience th...

A Culinary Journey at Strand Hotel Swakopmund: A Food Lover’s Paradise

A Culinary Journey at Strand Hotel Swakopmund: A Food Lov...

Blog Post As I walked into Strand Hotel Swakopmund, the ocean breeze was instantly refreshing, and I couldn’t help but feel excited to dive into the culinary delights waiting for me. With each rest...

The Evolution of Travel: Differentiating Luxury from Ultra-Luxury

The Evolution of Travel: Differentiating Luxury from Ultr...

Blog Post In the realm of travel and hospitality, the terms "luxury" and "ultra-luxury" are often used as if they were synonymous. However, the distinction between them is as profound as the narrat...

See Namibia Through Our Eyes: Discover Airlines launches direct Munich-Windhoek route, opening new doors to adventure

See Namibia Through Our Eyes: Discover Airlines launches ...

Press Release Windhoek, Namibia – 2 April 2025: Namibia’s breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-class hospitality are now closer than ever for European travellers, thanks to D...

Chobe Water Villas Green Season

Chobe Water Villas Green Season

Blog Post The green season at Chobe Water Villas: a hidden treasure There's a secret that seasoned travellers keep close to their hearts: the green season at Chobe Water Villas. While most visitors...

Birds' paradise at Chobe Water Villas

Birds' paradise at Chobe Water Villas

Blog Post ENCHANTING SURROUNDINGS FOR BIRDS AND BIRD WATCHERS ALIKEChobe Water Villas not only offers luxurious accommodations but is also one of Africa's most remarkable birding paradises. With ov...

The rise of bleisure travel: what is it? and how Namibia can capitalise on it.

The rise of bleisure travel: what is it? and how Namibia ...

Blog Post Bleisure travel - the seamless blend of business and leisure - has become the new normal. For professionals, work trips are no longer limited to boardrooms and conference halls. There are...

Exciting enhancements at Mokuti Etosha - committed to world-class hospitality

Exciting enhancements at Mokuti Etosha - committed to wor...

O&L Leisure is excited to announce that renovations at Mokuti Etosha are officially underway, designed to offer guests an unparalleled experience at one of Namibia’s premier destinations. These upg...

13 unforgettable things to do in Swakopmund, Namibia

13 unforgettable things to do in Swakopmund, Namibia

Blog Post Situated on Namibia’s western coast, Swakopmund is a popular stop on many Namibian road trip itineraries, thanks to its convenient location between Sossusvlei and Etosha! So you may be wo...

Three corners of Namibia with O&L Leisure

Three corners of Namibia with O&L Leisure

Blog Post A big part of my school holidays as a child growing up in a low to middle-income family was watching a locally produced television programme called ‘Frenzy Specials,’ on NBC TV. I did not...

Strand Hotel Swakopmund wins title of Namibia's leading beach hotel 2024

Strand Hotel Swakopmund wins title of Namibia's leading b...

Press Release O&L Leisure, proudly announces that Strand Hotel Swakopmund has been named “Namibia’s Leading Beach Hotel 2024” for the third consecutive year, at the prestigious World Travel Awards...

The luxury experience is moving to Africa and Namibia is the prime destination

The luxury experience is moving to Africa and Namibia is ...

Blog Post Over the last few years, we have seen the Luxury market go through a massive change. It seems clear that luxury shoppers are spending less on luxury goods and prioritising exclusive and a...

O&L Leisure’s Ocean Cellar Oyster & Wine Bar named Namibia’s best restaurant at prestigious World Culinary Awards ceremony

O&L Leisure’s Ocean Cellar Oyster & Wine Bar named Namibi...

Press Release O&L Leisure proudly announces that its Ocean Cellar Oyster & Wine Bar, located at the iconic Strand Hotel Swakopmund, has been awarded the title of “Namibia’s Best Restaurant 2024” at...

Experience Namibia through our eyes

Experience Namibia through our eyes

Blog Post In October 2024, O&L Leisure embarked on a bold, transformative new phase, unveiling fresh brand positioning and a long-term vision for this proudly Namibian hospitality company. With a s...

O&L Leisure unveils new brand identity reflecting premium...

Press Release O&L Leisure, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, is proud to announce its rebranding as part of a strategic move to position itself as a premium provider of authentic, l...

Unique wedding and honeymoon destinations at O&L Leisure

Unique wedding and honeymoon destinations at O&L Leisure

Blog Post Namibia, one of the least populated countries in the world, is gaining popularity among travellers, including those seeking unique wedding and honeymoon experiences. With expert cuisine, ...

Sustainability, an essential way of operating

Sustainability, an essential way of operating

Blog Post As we progress through 2024, sustainability in the hospitality industry is no longer only an option, but a necessity. Numerous reports indicate that this year marks a pivotal moment where...

The best luxury lodges in Namibia: top accommodation to go beyond the safari

The best luxury lodges in Namibia: top accommodation to g...

Blog Post You will find a gem of a country in the south-west of Africa. Bordered by Angola to the north, Zambia to the northeast, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the southeast and south, and...

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