O&L Leisure T
he company was first established in 1978 as Namib Sun Hotels, then changed to Namibia Resorts International in 1995. In 2012 it was finally transformed to O&L Leisure - a proudly Namibian hospitality company. Our resorts offer an unparalleled experience. Scrolling down our timeline is proof of our constant progression. Our philosophy is caring about the future, caring about everyone – this is the bare minimum that you can expect from the O&L Group. We have won first place in the Deloitte survey Best Company to Work For in Namibia and first place in the SADC region for several consecutive years. We are dedicated to developing passionate team members to host all our visitors as if they were their own guests and to continuously enhance their knowledge and skills in the hotel industry. Our greatest desire is to serve the purpose and make people realise that everyone matters. We aim to inspire! O&L Leisure is the proud owner and manager of the following establishments: Midgard Country Estate – an ideal family hide-away, a first or last stop for international visitors, the perfect venue for intimate meetings, team-building events or weddings. Acquired in 1937, company founder Carl Werner List originally farmed on the estate. It’s an
intimate world that offers 46 fully equipped rooms, Carl’s Dining Room & Bar, two swimming pools, the Pool Bar & BBQ Terrace, a gym and sauna, and a private skittle alley. The historic Midgard Train Station, just a two-minute walk from the main lodge, has been opened for school, church, scout or other groups. Mokuti Lodge – constructed in 1988, is the perfect venue for travellers wanting to explore the famous eastern part of Etosha National Park. The lodge is only a four-minute drive from Etosha's Von Lindequist Gate near the historical Fort Namutoni. Known for its excellent and diverse wildlife encounters, this Namibian icon has become a popular destination resort for international, Namibian and SADC visitors. Chobe Water Villas – in the lush Zambezi Region on the banks of the Chobe River and opposite renowned Chobe National Park and Botswana's safari town of Kasane. Getting there is an experience in itself because the only access is by means of a leisurely 15-minute safari-boat cruise from Kasane across the river, watched by hippo, elephant, buffalo and crocodile. Strand Hotel – in Swakopmund, re-opened its doors in 2015, offering extensive entertainment with its restaurants, bars, lounges, deli, oceanfront terraces and conference and banqueting centre. Its architectural inspiration is rooted deep in Namibian-German history and applied in a tasteful contemporary manner. Interior designers were tasked to create a “non-hotel” hotel. Simply very warm and comfortable – gemütlich, as they say in German – the Strand Hotel provides a genuine “sense-of-place” atmosphere which adds to any Namibian visit.
Tel: +264 61 431 8000 Web: www.ol-leisure.com
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