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OUR MARKET  NAMIBIA IS FOR EVERYONE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  THE GONDWANA



                 We give a unique Namibian story to every traveller,

                 suited to their pocket and preferences.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CARD



                 Gondwana has an excellent and varied selection of accommodations to choose from.
                 Whether guests are planning a luxury vacation, self-driving with family, or camping,                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Allowing locals to be travellers
                 our range of accommodation options suits every budget and travelling style.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             in their own country.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The average Namibian and SADC resident has much less
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             disposable income than European or North American travellers. We
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             launched the Gondwana Card in 2007 to include them by offering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             discounted rates.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             To date, more than 80 000 Gondwana Cards have been issued.
                              Secret Collection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The card offers 40% discounts on bed and breakfast (including
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Camping2Go and camping) to SADC residents (50% for
                              Bespoke experiences offering                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Namibians) and 25% off on dinner and activities. Gondwana Card
                              couples or single travellers an                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                holders have a sense of ownership in our company. They are an
                              exclusive and intimate experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              integral part of the Gondwana community. We engage with them
                              of the Namibian wilderness.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    to increase awareness of nature’s value and how we use tourism for
                              Premium Collection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             its benefit, rather than the other way around.
                              Luxury lodges where guests
                              experience extravagant, immersive                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Promoting local tourism during the Covid-19
                              retreats.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         pandemic
                              Value Collection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Where other tourism operators began offering large discounts
                              As the ideal choice for families                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  on their products and services for local travellers, we kept to
                              and groups, these properties                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      our existing offerings on the Gondwana Card and, as an added
                              offer a welcoming and relaxed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     benefit, we increased our dinner discount from 25% to 40%
                              environment.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      from 1 November 2020 to 31 January 2021.
                              Experience Collection
                              Specialised properties offering
                              unique experiences to guests in                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                THE GONDWANA
                              search of something extraordinary.
                              Adventure
                              Guests experience the untamed                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CORPORATE CARD
                              and completely unique parts
                              of Namibia at these rugged
                              escapes, including campsites and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Simple and easy business
                              Camping2Go tented chalets.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             travel within Namibia.
                      See the back of this report for a list of
                      Gondwana’s accommodation options or visit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Business travel in Namibia doesn’t have to be as stressful as business
                      https://store.gondwana-collection.com.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 itself. With the Gondwana Corporate Card, we offer businesses a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             20% discount on accommodation bookings and a 15% discount on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             a Namibia2Go rental car. Employees who already have a Gondwana
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Card can be booked at the relevant Gondwana card rates.




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