Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Namibia

Shipwreck Lodge

9.8

Excellent

From $1,422

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Located on the Skeleton Coast, Shipwreck Lodge showcases a unique design reminiscent of shipwrecks. It is powered exclusively by solar energy and uses bio-digesters for sewers to minimize environmental impact. The lodge also facilitates interactions with the local Himba people, supporting cultural preservation.

Chobe Water Villas

Lodge in Kasika

9.8

Excellent

From $1,763

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The lodge features a significant photovoltaic and storage system, supplying the entire property with clean energy. This system, managed by an intelligent controller, ensures a reliable and sustainable energy supply while reducing carbon emissions.

Grootberg Lodge

Lodge in Damaraland

9.0

Excellent

From $223

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Grootberg Lodge is community-owned and managed, fostering local employment and income. It is built from natural materials that blend with the surroundings and is part of an award-winning conservancy program with active conservation activities.

The Weinberg Windhoek

Hotel in Windhoek

9.1

Excellent

From $162

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel proudly holds the highest environmental accolade from Eco Awards Namibia, the Five “Green” Flowers award, for scoring 90% or more in environmental criteria including Water, Energy, Waste Management, and Conservation. It actively implements eco-friendly practices such as water conservation, energy efficiency, and responsible waste management. The hotel also reinvests at least 10% of its profits in community and sustainability initiatives.

Naankuse Lodge

Hotel in Windhoek

8.5

Very Good

From $170

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Naankuse Lodge operates as a not-for-profit ecotourism establishment, with all profits reinvested into supporting its charitable projects under the Naankuse Foundation, dedicated to wildlife conservation and research. Its eco-initiatives include solar heating, organic gardens, and the use of natural building materials. The lodge is largely solar powered and uses recycled water for indigenous tree propagation.

Midgard

Lodge in Khorusepa

9.3

Excellent

From $199

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Midgard operates as a model of sustainability. It features an on-site vegetable garden that supplies the hotel, reducing its carbon footprint, and has constructed a solar power plant for energy.

Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge

Lodge in Okaukuejo

8.3

Very Good

From $178

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This lodge uses solar power and water-saving technologies and is involved in conservation projects, including the protection of black rhinos. It is part of the Gondwana Collection's extensive sustainability program.

Gmundner Lodge

Lodge in Windhoek

9.6

Excellent

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Gmundner Lodge is committed to minimizing its environmental impact through the use of environmentally friendly technologies for sustainable water supply and safe disposal of solid waste and wastewater, and by utilizing solar energy. The lodge incorporates sustainable building materials like decking made from 95% recycled plastic. It also practices sustainable agriculture on its farm to produce food for guests and staff.

Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Hotel in Swakopmund

8.7

Very Good

From $341

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Strand Hotel Swakopmund incorporates various sustainable practices, including energy efficiency, water management, and waste reduction through recycling and minimizing single-use plastics. Their design focused on resource efficiency and the use of durable equipment.

Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse

Hostel in Windhoek

8.7

Very Good

From $27

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Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Chameleon employs active water and waste recycling systems and its power is supplied by solar energy. The establishment also has a reputation for investing in the local area and community initiatives.

Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge

Lodge in Solitaire

8.7

Very Good

From $131

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Part of the Gondwana Collection, this lodge has received the highest possible Eco Awards Namibia rating of five desert flowers, signifying excellent scores in conservation, energy, water, waste management, and social responsibility. It utilizes a solar system for 50% of its electricity and has a water recycling plant for garden irrigation.

Gondwana Namushasha River Lodge

Lodge in Kongola

8.9

Excellent

From $239

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Part of the Gondwana Collection, Namushasha River Lodge has achieved the Five Green Flowers status from Eco Awards Namibia. Gondwana focuses on minimizing environmental footprint through initiatives like wastewater treatment and solar panels.

Etosha King Nehale

Lodge in Omuthiya

9.4

Excellent

From $205

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This lodge, part of the Gondwana Collection, was built using a unique environmentally-friendly construction method and has achieved the Five Green Flowers status from Eco Awards Namibia. Gondwana is dedicated to responsible waste management and energy efficiency.

Neuras Wine and Wildlife Estate

Hotel in Naukluft Mountains

7.8

Good

From $74

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This estate is a unique combination of wine production and conservation, actively working to conserve the desert ecosystem on its 14,400-hectare property. It is run solely on solar power and is a prime conservation research site for the N/a'an ku sê Foundation, focusing on cheetah and leopard research.

Lianshulu BUSH Lodge

Lodge in Kongola

7.7

Good

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Lianshulu Bush Lodge is part of the Naankuse Ecotourism Collection, meaning it contributes to the Naankuse Foundation's mission of conserving wildlife, landscapes, and cultures in Namibia.

Villa Margherita

Guest House in Swakopmund

9.3

Excellent

From $156

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This boutique hotel focuses on sustainable amenities, such as using eco-friendly shampoos. It also supports the local community by offering locally produced souvenirs.

Corona Guest Farm

Farm Stay in Corona

9.6

Excellent

From $144

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Farm Stay Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Serving organic food at the restaurant

Bicycles provided to guests

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We are situated 220km from the nearest town, we are completely off the grid, and we are also cleaning up the carbon footprint of 50+ years

Meike's Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast in Swakopmund

9.2

Excellent

From $121

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Meike's Guesthouse prioritizes the ecological and sustainable use of resources, with their hot water system entirely powered by solar energy. They were the first tourism establishment in Swakopmund to receive an eco-award from the Namibian Tourism Association.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

Eco Awards Namibia

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
Meike's Guesthouse was the first Guesthouse in Namibia in urban area with a 5 star grading

Gondwana Canyon Roadhouse

Lodge in Stamprivier

9.0

Excellent

From $199

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Eco-Awards (Namibia)

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The Quiver Tree is an iconic feature of the southern part of Namibia. It is most commonly found in areas with very low annual rainfall and can thus survive in the most arid conditions.
The name originates from the traditions of the San people of Namibia, who commonly used the hollow branches to make quivers for their arrows. The tree has a single white stem that can be up to 5 m tall and its crown consists of branches that carry a number of brown-green, boat-shaped leaves.
Between the months of April and June, the tree flowers, producing bright yellow blooms.
Due to the few numbers of young trees that are found in the landscape, as well as the removal of mature trees for private gardens, the Quiver Tree has been listed as a protected species.
Therefore, the Gondwana Canyon Park has been operating a registered endemic tree nursery for more than 15 years, with the focus on growing Quiver Trees.
Guests now have the opportunity to become a part of reintroducing this endangered plant into the landscape within the Gondwana Canyon Park by planting their very own tree.
This can be done when visiting Canyon Roadhouse and one can go and plant the tree oneself into the Park.

Hilton Windhoek

Hotel in Windhoek

7.8

Good

From $128

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hilton Windhoek is listed among hotels taking steps towards sustainability in Windhoek.