Ushivi Safaris CC plans to invest N$25 million in the construction of Brandberg Desert Elephant Lodge, which is estimated to host over 40 guests, along Namibia’s Ugab River in the Kunene Region.
The Brandberg Desert Elephant Lodge will provide 10 thatched roof rooms, 15 tented campsites, 15 regular campsites, a swimming pool, a lounge, and staff houses for efficient operations.
According to documents seen by The Brief, the lodge’s 10 rooms will feature thatched roofs and local rock or brick walls, powered by solar energy and equipped with water recycling systems.
A tented campsite with 10 units each including kitchens, showers, and water closets, will be shaded by trees with barbecue areas.
Plans include adding 15 more campsites, a swimming pool, a lounge, and staff housing.
The proposed campsites phase 2 will be 15 in total and will each consist of a small kitchen, shower, and water closet. Each campsite will be under the shade from the trees with a demarcated barbeque area.
Located near Brandberg Mountain, the lodge occupies about 50 hectares, strategically placed between Sorris-Sorris Lodge and White Lady Lodge, benefiting from nearby amenities like the private airstrip at Brandberg White Lady Lodge.
The project anticipates creating 12 permanent jobs consisting of a campsite manager, an assistant manager, a receptionist, a bartender, two tour guides, and six labourers.
Additionally, temporary positions will be created for contractors, a residential engineer, a safety health and environment representative, and an environmental compliance coordinator.
With established lodges, roads, airstrips, and tourism activities nearby, the Brandberg Desert Elephant Lodge plans to integrate seamlessly with existing routes, boosting tourism and local economies alike.
Set strategically to link coastal tourism routes with attractions like Brandberg and Ombonde People’s Landscape Areas and Etosha National Park, the Brandberg Desert Elephant Lodge aims to unify existing tourism assets in communal conservancies without competition.
