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Gondwana card terms & details (Namibia)
Gondwana card terms & details (Namibia)
NAMIBIA
Discount
To qualify for the discounts the guest must be in possession
of the Gondwana card when doing the reservation.
• Adults: Rate for accommodation and Canyon Mule
Trekking tours less 50 percent
• Children between the ages of 6 and 13 years: children rate
for accommodation (50 percent discount) less 50 percent;
children under the age of 6 stay for free
• Activities and dinner less 25 percent
For standard rates and information on our accommodation
facilities please see www.gondwana-collection.com;
for details about our children policy kindly contact our
reservations department.
Utilization
The card may be used throughout the year – for the Canyon
Mule Trekking tours and all the accommodation facilities of
the Gondwana Collection, including campsites, excluding
the Geisterschlucht Cabin. It is not strictly necessary to
book in advance, but it is advisable. Confirmation is subject
to availability. Payment has to be made 30 days prior to
arrival. Apart from the Gondwana Card the holder’s ID has
to be presented at the accommodation facility in question.
Online Bookings
• Payment for online bookings will show as PAYBRIDGE on
your statement
• Meals and activities are to be paid directly at the
accommodation facility
• The lodges cannot accept debit cards for payment.
Dinners and American Express cards are not accepted in
Namibia.
• In cases where access to the online booking system is
misused for persons who are not entitled to the Gondwana
Card discount, the Gondwana Collection Namibia reserves
the right to permanently withdraw membership rights
from the person(s) responsible
Cancellation fees
more than 28 days before arrival - 10%
22 - 28 days before arrival - 20%
15 - 21 days before arrival - 30%
8 - 15 days before arrival - 50%
4 - 7 days before arrival - 75%
1 - 3 days before arrival - 90%
Other advantages
With our electronic newsletter (about every three months)
we keep you updated on the latest developments in our
parks and accommodation facilities.
Lodges and campsites of the Gondwana Collection Namibia
can be booked online at www.gondwana-collection.com
In order to receive your discount, please log into the
booking system as ‘Corporate Member’ under ‘Client
Login’. (Top right hand corner) You receive your user
name and password with your Gondwana Card or you can
request them by email (please include your card number).
• Always keep your log-in details in a safe place
• The Gondwana Card is not transferrable. Therefore the
card number has to be entered in the ‘special requests’
field in the personal details section
• Online bookings for several people can only be
accepted if the respective valid card number is entered
for each person
• Validity of card numbers is checked in all online bookings
involving Gondwana Cards prior to arrival
Nelson Mandela Avenue 42
P.O. Box 80205, Klein-Windhoek
Tel: + 264 61 230 066, Fax: 264 61 251 863
Klein-Aus Vista: Tel: + 264 63 258 116
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.gondwana-collection.com
www.gondwana-card.com
• Important note: Apart from the Gondwana Card the
holder’s ID or residence permit has to be presented at the
accommodation facility in question
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NAMIBIAN CITIZENS
Accommodation facilities and mule trekking tour
Accommodation facilities and mule trekking tour
Accommodation facilities and mule trekking tour
Kalahari Anib Lodge & Campsite
(on the C 20, 30 km northeast of Mariental) Savour the
Kalahari Desert at this easily accessible lodge. 36 rooms
flank a shady courtyard, with another 19 overlooking
Kalahari savannah. Stretch legs on the walks and join the
afternoon drive to experience the red Kalahari sands aglow
with an inner fire.
Namib Desert Lodge & Campsite
(on the C 19, 60 km north of Sesriem/Sossusvlei) Set below
striking fossilised dunes, the comfortable lodge provides
a spectacular experience of ancient desert. 65 rooms, two
swimming pools and a waterhole are surrounded by sandy
splendour. Breathe in the grandeur on a sunset drive and
feel the earth underfoot. Relax in the arms of the Namib.
Canyon Mule Trekking Tours
(Fish River Canyon) And tick off a bucket-list adventure on
a guided trail through the meandering gorges of the Fish
River Canyon where hardy mules carry gear leaving you
free to frolic. Specially chosen camps nestle along the river
bank and on the plateaus, offering eagles’ views.
Kalahari Farmhouse & Campsite
(on the fringes of Stampriet, 53 km east of Mariental, in
the Kalahari) A lush secret-garden in the arid Kalahari. This
intimate lodge has 11 chalets finished with colourful quilts,
fireplaces and cosy farmhouse charm. Visit the adjacent
Self-Sufficiency Centre, join a trip into the Gondwana
Kalahari Park to watch the sunset over the fiery red dunes,
and rest.
Namib Dune Star Camp
(on the C 19, 60 km north of Sesriem/Sossusvlei) Escape
from the world. A short guided hike or drive leads you into
a vast desert wilderness and to 9 wooden cabins. After the
dunes have transformed to gold and the distant mountains
glow purple, it’s time to wheel beds onto balconies for a
night under the glittering sky of the Namib.
Canyon Lodge
(on the C 37, 20 km from the main view point of the Fish
River Canyon) A gem in the rugged environment, Canyon
Lodge is a fusion of farmhouse flavour and natural splendour.
Walkways lead to 25 natural stone chalets nestled amongst
granite boulders. Celebrate dawn amongst the quiver trees
and the awe-inspiring adventure of life from the rim of the
Fish River Canyon.
Canyon Village
(on the C 37, 20 km from the main view point of the Fish
River Canyon) Suitable for a striking film set, Canyon Village
lies at the foot of a sweeping rock face. Exhibiting authentic
canyon character, the sprawling lodge explores the story
of the south in murals, traditional Nama dress and even a
donkey cart to convey baggage to rooms.
Canyon Roadhouse & Campsite
(on the C 37, 24 km from the main view point of the Fish
River Canyon) Fill up with smiles at this innovative lodge
that celebrates the good old days of the automobile. It
offers peaceful slumber in 24 spacious rooms and boasts a
pool, a campsite, a fuel station, an inviting terrace and the
most extraordinary restaurant in southern Namibia.
Klein-Aus Vista: Desert Horse Inn & Campsite
(on the B 4, 20 km from Garub/Wild Horses, 2 km west
of Aus) Where the subtle colours of the grassy Pro-Namib
merge with Namib sands in a lovers’ embrace, you’ll find
Klein-Aus Vista. Surrounded by the rocky Aus hills, Desert
Horse Inn is an attractive base for a sojourn in south-western
Namibia en route to the famed dunes of Sossusvlei.
Klein-Aus Vista - Eagle’s Nest Chalets
(on the B 4, 20 km from Garub/Wild Horses, 2 km west
of Aus) Forever landscapes, solitude, silence and sunsets.
Klein-Aus Vista’s Eagle’s Nest is a self-catering getaway
with 8 individually-built rock chalets. Keep to yourself or
drive to Desert Horse Inn’s restaurant for delicious fare and
congenial company. Return to dream of peace and wake to
magnificent sunrise scenery.
Damara Mopane Lodge
(on the C 39 between Khorixas and Outjo, 20 km east
of Khorixas) Built in a labyrinth design, this innovative
lodge has 55 chalets, each with its own vegetable garden.
Savour the charm from your stoep where sunflowers peep
over walls, refresh in the pool, visit the Twyfelfontein
rock engravings 100km away and watch the sun sink into
mopane woodland.
Etosha Safari Lodge
(on the C 38 between Outjo and Okaukuejo, 9 km south of
the Andersson Gate to Etosha National Park) Sip on a drink
while watching the ruby sun dip into the mopane woodland.
Perched on a hill with expansive views, this stylish lodge
offers 65 chalets that provide a peaceful base from which
to explore the animal bounty of Etosha National Park.
Etosha Safari Camp & Campsite
(on the C 38 between Outjo and Okaukuejo, 9 km south of
the Andersson Gate to Etosha National Park) Tap toes to an
African beat in the novel Oshebeena Bar and relax at this
friendly Camp, ten kilometres from Etosha National Park.
50 chalets, shaded by mopane trees, and a grassy campsite
provide a comfortable home from which to explore the
abundant animal kingdom. Legendary.
Hakusembe River Lodge & Campsite
(on the B 10, 12 km west of Rundu) A lush green oasis on
the banks of the Okavango River. Absorb river peace from
one of the 20 chalets, hop aboard the Hakusembe River
Queen, stroll to the cultural village or just relax on the deck
listening to the soft symphony of feathered friends.
Namushasha River Lodge & Campsite
(on the C 49, 24 km south of Kongola) Experience this
Zambezi kingdom from 24 chalets dotted along the leafy
river bank. Join the Caprivians in song and dance at the
traditional heritage centre, salute wizened elephant giants
in the Bwabwata National Park and glide through wild
waterways. Revel in Namushasha gold.
Gondwana card terms & details (Namibia)
Registration
Anyone with a valid ID or a Permanent or Temporary
Residence permit from Namibia is entitled to apply for the
Gondwana Card.The card’s registration fee is N$ 100 for
adults and N$ 50 for children between the ages of 6 and
13 years. Card reprint fee is N$ 50. (Terms & Conditions apply.)
Our banking details:
Gondwana card application form
Name:..........................................................................................................
PO Box:......................................................................................................
Town:...........................................................................................................
Tel (h):.........................................................................................................
Cell: .............................................................................................................
Email: .........................................................................................................
Id number: ...............................................................................................
Country: ....................................................................................................
I would like to receive your Newsletter in
English
German
I agree with the terms & conditions
of the Gondwana Card: ............................. Date ..............................
Your details will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
They will only be used internally for the purpose of sending
the Newsletter and they will definitely not be handed to
third parties.
Signature
..................................................................
Gondwana Travel Centre (Pty) Ltd
First National Bank of Namibia
Account number: 62242791350
Branch code: 281-872 (Nam) 281172 (SADC)
Swift code: FIRNNANX
Any fees for bank transfers have to be paid by the applicant.
You are also welcome to pay by credit card. Please contact
us for a credit card authorization form.
The card is non-transferable. The validity of the card is
indefinite for Namibian citizens and Permanent Residence
permit holders. A Temporary Gondwana Card will be issued
for Temporary Residence permit holders (validity of card
according to validity of permit).
Your card will be issued by our office in Windhoek. We
require:
• The completed application form (full surname and first
names, in block letters please)
• Copy of ID or residence permit
• Passport photo
• Proof of payment
Send them by post or simply complete the form online and
attach a scan of your ID/residence permit, photo and the
deposit slip or transfer. Important note: Please do not send
your ID or residence permit by fax; such faxes often turn
out so dark that most of their content is lost.
If you send your proof of payment by fax, please write your
name in block letters, and write “Gondwana Card” into the
reference line in large letters. The process of issuing the
Gondwana Card usually takes 5 working days. We will mail
your card to you by post.