Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Stamprivier

Gondwana Canyon Roadhouse

Lodge in Stamprivier

8.8

Excellent

From $189

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Eco-Awards (Namibia)

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The Quiver Tree is an iconic feature of the southern part of Namibia. It is most commonly found in areas with very low annual rainfall and can thus survive in the most arid conditions.
The name originates from the traditions of the San people of Namibia, who commonly used the hollow branches to make quivers for their arrows. The tree has a single white stem that can be up to 5 m tall and its crown consists of branches that carry a number of brown-green, boat-shaped leaves.
Between the months of April and June, the tree flowers, producing bright yellow blooms.
Due to the few numbers of young trees that are found in the landscape, as well as the removal of mature trees for private gardens, the Quiver Tree has been listed as a protected species.
Therefore, the Gondwana Canyon Park has been operating a registered endemic tree nursery for more than 15 years, with the focus on growing Quiver Trees.
Guests now have the opportunity to become a part of reintroducing this endangered plant into the landscape within the Gondwana Canyon Park by planting their very own tree.
This can be done when visiting Canyon Roadhouse and one can go and plant the tree oneself into the Park.

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