O&L Leisure has acquired Le Mirage Resort & Spa in the Sossusvlei area and Divava Okavango Resort & Spa on the Kavango River.
The deal is subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission.
Sven Thieme, Managing Director of O&L Leisure and Executive Chairman of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, said the acquisition is part of the company’s plan to grow its presence in Namibia’s top tourist destinations.
“This expansion marks a key moment in realising our ‘Namibia Through Our Eyes’ vision. These iconic desert and river locations bring our unique hospitality approach to some of Namibia’s most treasured landscapes,” said Thieme.
“We don’t take our guests to just any place where there is a tree. We take our guests to where there is a story, history and natural wonder.”
With the addition of these two lodges, O&L Leisure now has six destinations in its portfolio, including mountain retreats, coastal resorts, desert experiences and wildlife encounters.
Ad Bouman, speaking on behalf of the sellers, welcomed the acquisition.
“O&L is a well-established and respected player in Namibia’s tourism sector.We are confident that Le Mirage and Divava will continue to grow under their management while keeping their unique identity. We are especially reassured by their strong commitment to employee development and well-being,” he said.
O&L said the acquisition supports its Vision 2029, which aims to promote Namibia as a leading international travel destination.
The company plans to create a luxury circuit through key regions of the country, offering guests a complete Namibian travel experience.
Thieme said both lodges would continue operating as normal while the company works to align them with O&L Leisure’s service standards.
“We are excited about these acquisitions, which strengthen our commitment to showcasing Namibia’s beauty and diversity. Each property will offer guests a gateway to Namibia’s story ,” he said.
