The state-owned enterprise authorized to manage tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), has announced that it is offering its Hardap Resort, situated close to the town of Mariental and the Mariental State Hospital, as a temporary station to care for and treat people infected with COVID-19.
Hardap Resort, according to the NWR Acting Managing Director, Dr. Matthias Ngwangwama, offers 54 rooms, ranging from dormitory rooms to family chalets with self-catering facilities , all coming with 220 beds, affording the essential quarantine environment needed.
“After the virus has been brought under control, NWR will thoroughly sanitise the facility and acquire approval from the Ministry of Health and Social Services before it is reopened to the public” said NWR Corporate Communications, Online Media and Sponsorships Manager, Mufaro Nesongano,
