Namibia’s Onduli Ridge recognised as one of the best hotels in the world
Namibia’s Onduli Ridge recognised as one of the best hotels in the world
Ultimate Safaris’ recently upgraded Onduli
Ridge has won the Richard Bangs Best Hotels in the World Award, celebrating
unparalleled excellence in hospitality.
Award-winning author and travel pioneer,
Richard Bangs, explained that the six-suite luxury lodge and spa in Namibia’s rugged
Damaraland, which “is known for its world-class accommodations, impeccable
service, and unique experiences”, earned its place among the best hotels in the
world because it “has set a new standard, providing guests with unforgettable
stays and exceptional quality”.
Starting off as a guide on the Colorado
River in the Grand Canyon during college holidays, the 73-year-old Bangs first
made his name when he and his crew managed to successfully run Ethiopia’s Awash
River in 1973. Often referred to as the “father of modern adventure travel”, he
went on to establish the world’s first multi-national river-riding adventure
company and lead first descents of 35 rivers across the world.
This is the second award earned by Onduli
Ridge, which last year won the prestigious PURE Award for Creativity for its
innovative design, sustainability, and conservation. The lodge, which is named
for the resident giraffe, offers a spacious communal lounge with library,
dining room, bar, campfire circle and deck, a swimming pool, waterhole for game
viewing, and a private airstrip with waiting lounge and ablutions. Children are
very welcome at the lodge and can join excursions including looking for desert
adapted elephants, star gazing, solar e-biking, rock art viewing, nature
drives, and walks, or even, on a 3-night stay, searching for the highly
endangered black rhino.
Having himself won numerous different
awards, Bangs’ recognition of Onduli Ridge will go a long way to further
promoting tourism to, and knowledge of, Namibia.
Our Retreats
Our retreats are conservation impact investments, pioneering environmental sustainability, community development and conservation.
Onduli Ridge
Signature Retreat
Onduli Ridge, named after the resident giraffe of the area, is built at the base of two south facing granite outcrops which are connected by a ridge.
Camp Sossus
Immersive Exploration Retreats
Camp Sossus is built in a naturally formed amphitheatre of a south-facing granite outcrop within striking distance of So
Camp Doros
Immersive Exploration Retreats
Camp Doros is deliberately small and intimate, and it is located in a core area for desert adapted black rhino with activities largely focused on finding the black rhino with an experienced and qualified Rhino Ranger team.
Galton House
Urban Retreat
Located in Windhoek and named after the famous explorer Sir Francis Galton, Galton House has a relaxed but efficient sty