O&L Leisure

24/06/2026

By Victory Shimwandi

Incentive travel has moved from a discretionary line item to a boardroom priority. In a labour market defined by high attrition and intensifying competition for top performers, organisations are re-examining every tool available for retention and engagement.

What the research consistently shows is that experiential reward outperforms cash bonuses and merchandise in emotional impact, memory durability and the strength of connection it creates between a high performer and the organisation that recognised them.

The Incentive Research Foundation has documented this repeatedly: travel-based rewards are harder to commoditise, impossible to compare with a colleague's salary package and, critically, shared.

A well-designed incentive trip becomes a reference point in a team's culture — a marker of achievement that people speak about years later.

https://thebrief.com.na/2026/06/namibia-a-destination-built-for-distinguished-travellers/

23/06/2026

22/06/2026

"The property sits mere minutes away from the park’s eastern gate, and when you're living among the resort’s regal bontebok, soaring trees, and earthen architecture, it feels as though there is no border at all. It's the perfect base for a safari in Namibia."

- Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure Magazine, June 2026

Read the article below👇🏽

Mokuti Etosha, just outside Etosha National Park, and Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek are the perfect luxury home bases for a safari in Namibia, with incredible wildlife sightings.

19/06/2026

We would like to inform our valued guests that the telephone lines at Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek are currently experiencing a service interruption.

Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, should you need assistance, please contact us on +264 81 144 7140.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to restore normal service.

16/06/2026

We've been nominated in the Best of Nam 2026 Awards - across dining, accommodation, weddings and more Your support and love for what we do means the world to us. Now we’d be grateful for your vote to help us bring it home. Voting closes 19 June 2026. Cast yours today.

Food & Dining: https://bestofnam.com/food-and-drinks/
Wedding & Events: https://bestofnam.com/weddings-events/
Travel & Accommodation: https://bestofnam.com/travel-accommodation/
Beverage Hotspot: https://bestofnam.com/beverage-hotspot/

13/06/2026

The O&L Leisure team had a great time at the Standard Bank Namibia Golf Day yesterday and it was about more than just golf.

We sponsored a hole and set up an activation stand where we connected with attendees over light snacks and refreshments. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by.

We were also on the ground sharing news about the Leisure Club. Free to join for Namibians, the Leisure Club gives you exclusive member rewards at some of Namibia's top destinations, including up to 50% off when you sign up and book directly.
Sign up here: https://www.ol-leisure.com/leisure-club

Congratulations to Chris van der Merwe, the lucky winner of a two-night Bed and Breakfast stay for two at Midgard Otjihavera. Enjoy every moment, Chris!

08/06/2026

Silence. Stillness. Connection.

Winter in Namibia is not empty, it is expansive, grounding and quietly unforgettable. From desert sundowners at Le Mirage Sossusvlei to crisp mountain mornings at Midgard Otjihavera, this is where the noise stops and the landscape speaks.

Read the full article on our website: https://bit.ly/4g77UVS

Also featured in the June edition of Michelangelo Magazine

03/06/2026

"On horseback, these wildlife encounters feel more immediate and more earned than they might from the backseat of a 4x4. Elevated, yet exposed, you’re more attuned to your own presence."
- Julie Alpine, SUITCASE Magazine, May 2026

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/438chZe

Less than an hour from Windhoek, Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek offers a horseback safari that delivers an intimate wildlife experience.

01/06/2026

Namibia just got closer to the world!

Edelweiss has launched its first nonstop flights between Zurich and Windhoek and we couldn't be more excited. More direct access to our incredible destination means more travellers experiencing the magic of Namibia firsthand: the red dunes of the Namib, the wildlife of Etosha, and those legendary star-filled skies.

At OL Leisure, we're ready to welcome every guest who steps off that plane and into an adventure they'll never forget.

27/05/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝.

Last week, we were proud to host the 2026 Southern African Development Community Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) meeting, bringing together approximately 100 delegates and experts from across the SADC region, including South Africa, Malawi, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Botswana.

Convened by the Parliament of Namibia from 18th to 23rd May, this prestigious gathering reaffirmed what we have always believed. That Strand Hotel Swakopmund is more than a destination. It is a place where meaningful work gets done.

From seamless event logistics to exceptional hospitality, we are honoured to have played a role in facilitating such an important regional dialogue.

Strand Hotel Swakopmund is the home of world-class conferencing in the heart of Namibia.

Planning your next conference or corporate event? Let us make it exceptional. Contact us today: [email protected]