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    Dear soulmates and lovebirds - The Ekipa

    By Maria Haipinge
    May 29, 2025

    Love, closeness, bonding, contentment, and warmth—these are precious things.

    And when everything feels in place, it is a matter of mind, heart, and soul. This is why celebrating, cherishing, and recollecting genuine moments is of the essence. 

     

    Deep within nature and amongst vast woodland, north of Namibia is a place of pure solitude and abundance. Something far from haste and piercing sounds is The Ekipa. 

     

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    From the moment you enter, it is clear that each detail has been envisioned from the start and that every placement was a conscious decision to connect with Namibian culture and African forms of life.  

     

    The pod is a spectacle to the eye, symbolizing tradition and wealth, and renders a space for expression, feeling, and memories. This is where you should be. 

     

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    “Ekipa”, a button accessory made from bone worn by Oshiwambo women; the pangolin, a wild endangered creature of Namibia and of high value; and Etosha, a great white place, renowned for and home to wild fauna and flora—these are the inspirations behind The Ekipa. 

     

    It also comes with towering elegance. When you stay, you’ll find that your sheets are of textured yet delicate material, your beds and sofas are both renitent and plush in their making, your variety of drinks and nourishments at hand are just as per your preference, and your rooms are well-polished with a greeting from gentle intentional aroma. 

     

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    The colours are dusky and rich with a perfect balance indeed — some of which are divine shades of brown, khaki, deep orange, and beige. Additionally, within the pod, African adornments are generously displayed to deepen its elements, such as shrubbery frills, large ostrich eggs, djembe drums, and more. 

     

    An absolutely sensational setting for your mood. The Ekipa was made just for you. 

    Hence, it would be perfectly reasonable to say that kinship, appreciation, and courteousness are what shaped this gem. 

     

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    Sit and lounge beside your treasured one and share joyful laughter over warm chatters, soft wine glass clinks, and a dive into delightful cuisine. Take a moment on the balcony and embrace them as you gaze at the wild green scenery and breathe in the pure natural scent. 

     

    Connect deeper with your cherished one, yourself, nature, and Namibian heritage.

    Book your stay here.

     

    Photos: Geena Visagie

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