Habitas Namibia Seeks to Redefine Luxury With a Sustainable Resort
May 6, 2021
By Carlene Olsen
Habitas Namibia, a modular luxury resort, is constructed at the edge of a rocky cliff. Photography by Adrian Gaut.
The natural landscape of Namibia, from its desert dunes to vast savannas, draws visitors around the globe, so when hospitality brand Habitas envisioned a new hotel there, preserving the natural balance was top of mind. Habitas Namibia, a modular build crafted mainly from sustainably-sourced wood, marks the brand s second hotel (the flagship property opened in Tulum, Mexico in 2017). Nature plays a fundamental role for Habitas Namibia and when creating the property, we ensured full immersion into the natural world, comfort and space designed for human connection, and sustainability throughout the entire design and execution process, says Kfir Levy, co-founder. The team decided on a modular building approach to minimize carbon emissions and environmental impact compared
Habitas Namibia Named Travel + Leisure 2021 It List Winner
NEW YORK, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today it was announced that
Habitas Namibia, a spectacular new safari camp set on 50,000 hectares of private wildlife reserve near Windhoek, has been named in
Travel + Leisure s It List of Best New Hotels 2021.
Launched January 2021, Habitas Namibia offers a unique safari and wildlife experience, attracting a new kind of global audience through immersive programming defined by Habitas core brand pillars: adventure, conversation, music, wellness, culture and food & beverage. With a huge focus on community, guests are encouraged to engage and embrace the surrounding landscape and wildlife through diverse programming which ranges from bush meditation, drum circles, savannah yoga and agora gatherings with local live music to learning survival skills from local San tribesman.
What has been a highlight in your career in the hospitality industry?
I’ve been in the hospitality industry a relatively short time, so starting Habitas and sharing this journey with my co-founders has been very special. Before that, I had been building technology companies and also [worked] in real estate and agriculture. Travel has always been my passion. Building Habitas has allowed me to explore some of the most beautiful places, learn about new cultures and meet inspiring people. With that in mind, I would say growth. As Habitas grows and expands, so do I [and] so does my perspective on what’s most important – for myself, for my family, for this brand and for people that experience Habitas.