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Let wildlife, water, wonders and a serene stillness embrace you On the banks of the Okavango River, close to Popa Falls and within easy reach of Bwabwata National Park, Divava Okavango sits at the ...

Your private, personal and luxurious sanctuary at Mokuti Etosha On 3 July 2026, Mokuti unveiled the Ombala Presidential Suite, a versatile luxury suite experience and a statement of what Namibian h...

Listen to what the vastness has to say. There is a particularly unique quality to winter and its accompanying silence in Namibia. It is not the silence of absence, of things missing or withheld. It...

The moment I arrived at Chobe Water Villas, everything slowed down. Not in a drowsy, disconnected way but in the best possible sense. A kind of stillness settled over me that I hadn’t realised I wa...

Blog PostEvery journey has a guide. Someone who understands that a great trip is about where you go and how it makes you feel. That means the warmth of the welcome, the story told around a fire, th...

Media Release O&L Leisure is proud to be part of the Brand Namibia journeyNamibia took a significant step forward in defining its identity on the world stage when the Ministry of Information, Commu...

Blog Post Some places are not simply built. They are revealed. Shaped slowly. Refined with intention. Given the time they need to become what they were always meant to be. For years, Mokuti Etosh...

Blog PostIn 2025, O&L Leisure focused on strengthening its hospitality offering through clear business decisions, targeted investment, and consistent attention to guest experience. Across the portf...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...