A paradise where the earth rises again, fertile and green. WELCOME

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2 WELCOME Midgard Country Estate is located 85 km (one hour) north-east of Windhoek, and only 70 km from Hosea Kutako International Airport, in the unspoiled Otjihavero Mountains. An ideal family hide-away, first or last stop for international visitors and the perfect venue for intimate meetings, team-building events or weddings. Carl List, the founder of the Namibian Corporation, Ohlthaver & List, acquired Midgard Country Estate in His son, Carl Werner List, farmed the hectare estate, developing this private and intimate world into a household name in Namibia. Today our guests are invited to enjoy the tranquility, while marveling at the pioneering German Settler spirit which gave birth to it all. Midgard, a word found in Old Norse, Middle English and High German languages, has varying meanings, but is popularly thought to mean A paradise where the earth rises again, fertile and green, creating a protected world and a safe empire for the people. It s an intimate world of its own. One which offers 46 newly decorated and fully equipped rooms, Carl s Dining Room & Bar, the African Boma, two swimming pools, the Pool Bar & BBQ Terrace, gym and sauna, and private skittle alley (kegelbahn). These are all spaciously situated in a sprawling country garden, bordering the banks of the Swakop River, as it meanders through the estate on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. A paradise where the earth rises again, fertile and green.

3 Facilities and Services Free Internet Wi-Fi access in rooms and public areas 2 Swimming pools Children s pool Carl s Dining Room Carl s Bar Pool Bar & BBQ Terrace Lounge Laundry and valet service Gym and sauna Conference Centre Walking and hiking trails Pool room TV room Satellite TV with 8 channels Air conditioning Tennis court Table tennis Kiddies play/art room and playground Four lane skittle alley (kegelbahn) Mountain walking trail Amphitheatre (up to 300 guests) Sun viewing and stargazing with an astronomer Vintage car display 4x4 Trails (self-guided and with own vehicle) Beach volley ball Outdoor chess Professionally guided nature/game drives 1 x 9 seater open-air Toyota Land Cruiser 1 x 21 seater Mercedes-Benz ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS Guests can soak up the ambience and enjoy doing absolutely nothing; or explore hiking and mountain trails, drive along 4x4 tracks, play volley ball, tennis, table tennis or outdoor chess, stargaze and view our vintage automobile collection. One of the estate s major attractions is a sundowner drive to Hilltop, where guests can enjoy a stunning 360 view over the Otjihavero Mountains and watch the sun set with sundowners in hand. They also get to experience what life was like on a traditional Namibian Farming and Game Estate in years gone by, with a morning or afternoon nature game drive through the separate hectare nature reserve, along the Swakop River. Wildlife found here includes giraffe, blue and black wildebeest, oryx, kudu, hartebeest, eland, warthog, baboon and smaller antelope species such as the steenbok. The riverfront is a birder s paradise. GOOD TO KNOW Midgard Country Estate is wheelchair-friendly Children of all ages are welcome Check in time: 14h00 Check out time: 10h00 No pets are allowed, with the exception of guide dogs

4 ACCOMMOdatiON Forty-six rooms with views overlooking the swimming pools, the gardens, the courtyard or the mountains, situated in separate farm style one and two storey buildings in the large gardens. 36 Standard rooms 5 Luxury rooms 5 Standard family rooms Luxury rooms include: 1 Honeymoon Suite with mini-fridge, lounge and private balcony Family accommodation children sharing with parents Standard rooms: 2 adults + 1 cot or 1 child (3 12 yrs) in extra bed Luxury rooms: 2 adults + 1 cot or 1 child (3 12 yrs) in extra bed Standard family rooms: 2 adults + 2 children (3 12 yrs) in extra beds All rooms feature En-suite bathroom with shower or bath Air conditioning Electronic door locks LCD television with 8 satellite TV channels Free Internet Wi-Fi access Room safes Hairdryers Tea/coffee station Wining AND Dining Carl s Dining Room Offering country-style comfort, home cuisine with a Namibian touch, during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining at night includes a buffet or three course set menus, with three selections per course. At lunch there is either an à la carte menu, or depending on occupancy, a special buffet. Meals are also served al fresco on terraces or under trees. The African Boma On certain nights dinner, consisting of a traditional Namibian Braai/BBQ, is served in the open-air boma. The Pool Bar & BBQ Terrace Open dependant on season, occupancy and weather. Serves drinks and snacks as required. Meal times Breakfast meal times: 06h30 10h00 Lunch meal times: 12h00 14h30 Dinner meal times: 18h30 22h00 Alternative private dining venues In the garden under the trees buffet ( people) Pool Bar & Terrace BBQ/braai ( people) On the estate Hilltop BBQ/braai ( people) African Boma traditional African BBQ/braai ( people) Private banqueting/conference rooms buffet meals (20 80 people) Bali Boma open thatched roofed pergola for BBQ/ braai or buffet meals ( people) Bars are open daily Carl s Bar with private TV and Pool Rooms: 10h00 23h00; Service Bar: 10h00 22h00; Skittle Alley & Bar on request and/or: 18h00 23h00; Pool Bar & BBQ Terrace dependant on weather and demand: 10h00 22h00 ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND services Babysitting Secure parking for cars and coaches Petrol station (petrol 95 and diesel) Outsourced chauffeur driven transport services between Midgard and Windhoek City, Eros Airport and International Airport, from 3 seater SUVs to 40 seater luxury coaches Car rental facilitation from Windhoek Medical doctors/nurses ±60 minute drive away in Windhoek General information Day visitors The estate is open for day visitors from 08h00 22h00 daily. Breakfast, lunch or dinner reservation is mandatory to gain access Climate From April September: C From October March: C Time zone From 1st Sunday in April to 1st Sunday in September: GMT+1 (Winter). From 1st Sunday in September to 1st Sunday in April: GMT+2 (Summer) Children Children of all ages are welcome, but should be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times Communications Cellular, landline and Internet Wi-Fi communication exists Forms of payment American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa Credit Cards accepted. Cash in Namibian $, Euro, US $, GBP and South African Rand accepted

5 Dietary requirements At time of reservation please stipulate any special dietary requirements. We cater for diabetics, vegetarians, vegans and lactose intolerant guests Operating hours Reception: 24 hours daily Duty Manager: 06h00 23h00 Night Manager: 23h00 06h00 Electricity Electrical supply 220V/50Hz International adapters available Emergency supplies Emergency guest supplies (night-kits/male and female) are available. Basic medical aid kit on premises. Other medical assistance is available in/from Windhoek ±60 minutes (85 km) from the estate Laundry Laundry and valet same day service, 7 days a week Languages Languages spoken are English, Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo, Oshiherero and Damara Safe keeping Each room is equipped with a safe Pool towels Swimming towels are provided CONFERENCE ROOMS There are a variety of venues to choose from for groups ranging from people, depending on the function and preferred seating style. Other venues The Amphitheatre: An outdoor venue that can seat up to 300 people Lawns with undercover spectator areas: For teambuilding and sporting activities Conference equipment and catering available Data projector and screen Free Wi-Fi access and Internet connection PA audio system Flip chart and markers Laser pointer Conference notepads and pens Bottled water and cordials Peppermints on tables Choice of sweet and savoury snacks for AM & PM tea/ coffee breaks Choice of set menu or buffet executive lunches The Business Centre is equipped with a PC, Internet Wi-Fi hotspot, printer, fax, scanner and copier for your convenience Introduction to outsourced Team Building Facilitators Introduction to outsourced Wedding Planners NEARBY PLACES OF INTEREST Okahandja Craft Market 60 km Windhoek City 85 km Von Bach Dam 55 km NAMES SQM THEATRE CLASSROOM BANQUET COCKTAIL U-SHAPE BOARDROOM Midgard Room Homestead Room Boardroom Conference Room Seating Capacities

6 estate layout 1. Main Entrance 2. Reception 3. Conference rooms 4. Hardware store 5. Auto Museum 6. Studio 7. Workshop 8. Sauna & Fitness Studio 9. Bali Boma 10. BBQ Area 11. Pool Bar & BBQ Area 12. Old Farmhouse 13. Open pergoda 14. Tennis court 15. Skittle alley (kegelbahn). Guest rooms 17. Boardrooms 18. Main Dining Room 19. Main Bar & Lounge 20. Garden Guest Rooms RIDING AREA OPEN TERRACE 18 3 PLAY AREA TO THE AMPHI THEATRE TO TRAINS 8 7 estate directions and access OKAHANDJA Midgard Country Estate is situated 85 km (±1 hour) northeast from Windhoek, and about 70 km from the Hosea Kutako International Airport. HOCHFELD From Windhoek on the B6 towards the International Airport: Take the M53 turn off at Kapps Farm (±20 km). Continue along the gravel road until the road intersects with the D2102, there you will turn left. Travel 55 km along the D2102 until you reach Midgard Country Estate on your left. Allow ±60 minutes travelling time. From Windhoek on the B1 towards Okahandja: Turn right onto the D2102 and continue on the gravel road until you reach Midgard Country Estate on your right (±59 km). Allow ±90 minutes travelling time. MIDGARD COUNTRY ESTATE SWAKOP RIVER From the Hosea Kutako International Airport: Turn right at the Neudamm Agricultural College onto the D2102. After ±7 km continue straight across the intersection onto the D2102. Travel 55 km along the D2102 until you reach Midgard Country Estate on your left. Allow ±80 minutes travelling time. NOSSOB RIVER From Okahandja: On the B1 turn left onto the D2102 and continue on the gravel road until you reach Midgard Country Estate on your right (±64 km). Allow ±45 minutes travelling time. WINDHOEK KAPPS FARM TO WINDHOEK HOSEA KUTAKO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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8 MIDGARD COUNTRY ESTATE: Farm 191, Okahandja District PO Box, Namibia T F O&L LEISURE: Alexander Forbes House 7th Floor, South Block Fidel Castro Street PO Box, Windhoek, Namibia T F Central Reservations Department T F E reservations@ol-leisure.com Central Sales Department T F E sales@ol-leisure.com In association with: