Hobas opens in time for hiking season

The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Hobas Lodge in the //Karas Region is set to reopen on 1 June after experiencing devastating flash floods in February this year. The flash floods caused severe damage to the lodge, including a broken sewerage system, damage to trees and vast piles of sand around the restaurant, swimming pool and camping grounds.A 22-year-old NWR staff member also drowned during the flash floods after the tent he was sleeping in was flooded at the Hobas campsite near the Fish River Canyon.The deceased, Ben Henry Markus, was camping with a group of seven other visitors at the Hobas Lodge.“Over the past few months, we worked tirelessly as a team to have the lodge ready for the hiking season, which started a few weeks ago. Knowing that the Fish River Canyon hike is one of the most popular hikes in the world, we ensured that the accommodation facilities are returned to the high standard they were in before the flash floods,” said the acting NWR managing director Dr Matthias Ngwangwama.He assured guests that the lodge will be ready to welcome them in the coming week.He said concerns have also been raised with regard to the availability of water within the Fish River Canyon. “With regards to the current condition on the ground, we have decided to be proactive by introducing measures to supply water at the 20 to 35km entrance from /Ai-/Ais and the cut off at 40km from Sulphur Springs.”Ngwangwama expressed their gratitude towards Namibia Breweries Limited, which has committed to assisting NWR by providing equipment such as tanks and portable water containers. ELLANIE SMIT

Hobas opens in time for hiking season

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