V-5 R.O.B. Wings of Purpose

Namibia is a country of endless horizons. A place where wildlife roams free, where people live far apart, and where the distance between need and help can stretch for hundreds of kilometers. For Rudie and Marlice, founders of the N/a’an ku sê Foundation, these distances were never barriers. Their mission to protect wild animals, uplift vulnerable communities, and bring hope to remote places demanded wings. And that is where I entered the story.

Travel with Purpose

Welcome to a sanctuary of protection, pride, perseverance, and passion. Nestled in the heart of Namibia, the N/a’an ku sê Ecotourism Collection serves as a haven for both wildlife and humanity. Here, the conservation of Namibia’s diverse wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unique cultures is not just a mission; it’s a way of life. Every visit supports our conservation ideals, ensuring their vitality for generations to come.

From the Skies to the Sands

I am sitting in my happy place, or shall I call it my lekke place? It is the captain’s seat of V5-R0B a Cessna Caravan and I am about to start my descent into Kanaan Desert Retreat from 10 500 feet. Nicklai my youngest son is sitting co-pilot and he is configuring the radio. It is early morning, and the Namib is the perfect colour palette, red dunes, yellow grass plains and the brown, khaki, and chocolate stripes of the Tiras mountains. As I gaze at the breathtaking landscape, I reflect on what to write for the Michelangelo Guest note about this country that “God made in anger”.