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Ein privates Naturschutzgebi„Wolwedans ist kein Platz zum Durchfahren, Wolwedans ist ein Platz zum Ankommen“ – so beschreibt der Eigentümer Stephan Brückner jenen Ort am Rand der Wüste Namib, der seit 25 Jahren den Trend hin zu einem sozial verträglichen und nachhaltigen Tourismus prägt. Es gibt kaum ein Unternehmen weltweit, das diesen Weg so konsequent und zugleich so erfolgreich gegangen ist. Der Status als ‚Global Ecosphere Retreat‘, den Wolwedans als weltweit sechstes Ziel überhaupt erlangt hat, ist Beleg für den Erfolg und Herausforderung zugleich, nicht müde zu werden bei dem Bemühen, Tourismus in Einklang mit Natur und Mensch der besuchten Ziele zu gestalten.
Durch Deinen Besuch wirst Du hierzu beitragen, und die Wahrscheinlichkeit ist nicht gering, dass Du anschließend zum Botschafter dieser wunderbaren Idee wirst.
Durch Deinen Besuch wirst Du hierzu beitragen, und die Wahrscheinlichkeit ist nicht gering, dass Du anschließend zum Botschafter dieser wunderbaren Idee wirst.
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- Wolwedans Starbeds Sternstunden unter dem himmlischen Kaleidoskop der nächtlichen Pracht
- Landschaft & Naturfahrten
- Wander-Safaris
- Sundowner
- Ballonfahrten
- Rundflüge
- Besuch der Wolwedans Village, Nachhaltigkeit, Hydrocultur, Schule und vieles mehr
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- Massagen und einfache Wellness Angebote
Wolwedans Nachhaltigkeit
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Since its inception 25 years ago, Wolwedans has been guided by an approach where people, planet and profit were all equally important. Right from the start the commercial aim of the business has been to ensure the NamibRand Nature Reserve’s financial viability while assuring the conservation of the Pro-Namib for future generations. This approach was captured in Wolwedans’ earliest mission statement: “We are committed to sustainable growth by carefully balancing quality leadership, economic progress, social responsibility and care for our environment” (Dec 1998).
Wolwedans is a founding member of the Global Ecosphere Retreats, an initiative spearheaded by the Zeitz Foundation. The Zeitz Foundation aims to transform all that we do into mechanisms that move this world forward in a sustainable manner. It is inspired by a vision of the Ecosphere – our planet and all of its life-sustaining regions – maintained in the healthiest possible state. Global Ecosphere Retreats are committed to promoting an inclusive, holistic paradigm of conservation that enhances livelihoods and fosters intercultural dialogue.
The Long Run Initiative is the flagship programme of the Zeitz Foundation. Being certified means that we are leaders in sustainable development and that we work on sustainable, mostly tourism-driven enterprises, whilst fostering community development, conservation support and cultural stewardship. Being Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER) certified shows that we are not only committed to sustainability, but effectively demonstrate that our resources are sustainably managed as well.
Wolwedans adopts the 4C’s (Commerce, Conservation, Community, Culture). They are a sustainability platform, developed by the Zeitz Foundation to mould our efforts into a comprehensive strategy, supported by a global community of likeminded members participating in a global initiative. This strategy provides Wolwedans with a pertinent framework that allows us to effectively manage and monitor our progress towards sustainability goals and aim to inspire a new way.
Click here for the executive summary of our sustainability strategy.
To find out more about the Long Run Initiative click here…
Wolwedans subscribes to the Zeitz Foundation's Long Run Charter, to view the charter click here...
Wolwedans is a founding member of the Global Ecosphere Retreats, an initiative spearheaded by the Zeitz Foundation. The Zeitz Foundation aims to transform all that we do into mechanisms that move this world forward in a sustainable manner. It is inspired by a vision of the Ecosphere – our planet and all of its life-sustaining regions – maintained in the healthiest possible state. Global Ecosphere Retreats are committed to promoting an inclusive, holistic paradigm of conservation that enhances livelihoods and fosters intercultural dialogue.
The Long Run Initiative is the flagship programme of the Zeitz Foundation. Being certified means that we are leaders in sustainable development and that we work on sustainable, mostly tourism-driven enterprises, whilst fostering community development, conservation support and cultural stewardship. Being Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER) certified shows that we are not only committed to sustainability, but effectively demonstrate that our resources are sustainably managed as well.
Wolwedans adopts the 4C’s (Commerce, Conservation, Community, Culture). They are a sustainability platform, developed by the Zeitz Foundation to mould our efforts into a comprehensive strategy, supported by a global community of likeminded members participating in a global initiative. This strategy provides Wolwedans with a pertinent framework that allows us to effectively manage and monitor our progress towards sustainability goals and aim to inspire a new way.
Click here for the executive summary of our sustainability strategy.
To find out more about the Long Run Initiative click here…
Wolwedans subscribes to the Zeitz Foundation's Long Run Charter, to view the charter click here...
Today one of Southern Africa’s largest private nature reserves, NamibRand Nature Reserve is a role model demonstrating holistic biodiversity conservation balanced with financial sustainability.
NamibRand Nature Reserve, a vast privately owned reserve covering almost 200 000 hectares bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, is situated south of Sossusvlei in southwestern Namibia. Synonymous with some of Africa’s most breathtaking locations, the Reserve originated in 1992 as the dream of J.A. (Albi) Brückner – to extend desert frontiers by integrating a large number of former livestock farms. To date, thirteen former livestock farms have been rehabilitated into a single continuous natural habitat. The result is a sanctuary free of fences allowing the wildlife to once again roam their habitat unhindered.
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a non-profit private nature reserve. All landowners belonging to the Reserve have signed agreements and adopted a constitution that sets aside the land for conservation – now and in the future. The Reserve is financially self-sustaining mainly through high quality, low- impact tourism. The Nature Reserve has an independent webpage, have a look at www.namibrand.org.
The main objective of NamibRand Nature Reserve is the conservation of this beautiful land on a self-sustainable basis. Each lodge or operation on the Reserve is limited to 20 beds each. This strict code of ethics assures that this wilderness paradise accommodates only a limited number of guests at a time. In fact at NamibRand we care so much for the land that we commit to a 1 bed to 1000 hectares of nature ratio. This means that as a guest at Wolwedans you have about two million square meters of wilderness to yourself… a refuge free of tour buses and overland trucks. This luxury of space makes the reserve the pristine destination it is today.
Wolwedans Collection of Camps is very proud to announce this major conservation achievement of the NamibRand Nature Reserve: On 24 May, 2012 NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Africa’s largest private nature reserves, has expanded its conservation role to include preserving the star-filled nighttime skies that shine above its dunes and mountains. These efforts in night sky conservation have earned the reserve high honors as the International Dark-Sky Association has just announced that NamibRand Nature Reserve is the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve.
NamibRand invites true nature lovers to share its dream. As a visitor you help sustain the land by paying a fixed daily park fee, which is channeled directly into the conservation of NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Namib Rand Nature Reserve, which is located just south of Sossusvlei, is synonymous with some of Africa's most breathtaking locations. The special attraction of the reserve is the diversity of landscape. Virtually all facets of the Namib are represented here, creating a living tapestry of colours and shapes that makes it a visual utopia for artists and photographers. A quote by well-known travel writer Amy Schoemann sums it up: 'Imagine the flamboyant magnificence of the Sossusvlei dunes, the mystique and subtle beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the legendary red sands of the Kalahari synthesized into one multifaceted desert reserve and you have NamibRand, a privately owned conservation area of over 180 000 hectares. Add to it inselbergs that look like beehives dripping with chocolate sauce, vast fields of mysterious fairy circles, an intriguing history and a species-rich flora and fauna and you might have an inkling what makes this reserve so unusual.'
NamibRand Nature Reserve, a vast privately owned reserve covering almost 200 000 hectares bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, is situated south of Sossusvlei in southwestern Namibia. Synonymous with some of Africa’s most breathtaking locations, the Reserve originated in 1992 as the dream of J.A. (Albi) Brückner – to extend desert frontiers by integrating a large number of former livestock farms. To date, thirteen former livestock farms have been rehabilitated into a single continuous natural habitat. The result is a sanctuary free of fences allowing the wildlife to once again roam their habitat unhindered.
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a non-profit private nature reserve. All landowners belonging to the Reserve have signed agreements and adopted a constitution that sets aside the land for conservation – now and in the future. The Reserve is financially self-sustaining mainly through high quality, low- impact tourism. The Nature Reserve has an independent webpage, have a look at www.namibrand.org.
The main objective of NamibRand Nature Reserve is the conservation of this beautiful land on a self-sustainable basis. Each lodge or operation on the Reserve is limited to 20 beds each. This strict code of ethics assures that this wilderness paradise accommodates only a limited number of guests at a time. In fact at NamibRand we care so much for the land that we commit to a 1 bed to 1000 hectares of nature ratio. This means that as a guest at Wolwedans you have about two million square meters of wilderness to yourself… a refuge free of tour buses and overland trucks. This luxury of space makes the reserve the pristine destination it is today.
Wolwedans Collection of Camps is very proud to announce this major conservation achievement of the NamibRand Nature Reserve: On 24 May, 2012 NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Africa’s largest private nature reserves, has expanded its conservation role to include preserving the star-filled nighttime skies that shine above its dunes and mountains. These efforts in night sky conservation have earned the reserve high honors as the International Dark-Sky Association has just announced that NamibRand Nature Reserve is the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve.
NamibRand invites true nature lovers to share its dream. As a visitor you help sustain the land by paying a fixed daily park fee, which is channeled directly into the conservation of NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Namib Rand Nature Reserve, which is located just south of Sossusvlei, is synonymous with some of Africa's most breathtaking locations. The special attraction of the reserve is the diversity of landscape. Virtually all facets of the Namib are represented here, creating a living tapestry of colours and shapes that makes it a visual utopia for artists and photographers. A quote by well-known travel writer Amy Schoemann sums it up: 'Imagine the flamboyant magnificence of the Sossusvlei dunes, the mystique and subtle beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the legendary red sands of the Kalahari synthesized into one multifaceted desert reserve and you have NamibRand, a privately owned conservation area of over 180 000 hectares. Add to it inselbergs that look like beehives dripping with chocolate sauce, vast fields of mysterious fairy circles, an intriguing history and a species-rich flora and fauna and you might have an inkling what makes this reserve so unusual.'
Kontakt:
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Tel.: +264 - 61 - 230 616
Fax: +264 - 61 - 220 102
info@wolwedans.com
www.wolwedans.com
Tel.: +264 - 61 - 230 616
Fax: +264 - 61 - 220 102
info@wolwedans.com
www.wolwedans.com
