Rehoboth Town Council on LED
As part of Rehoboth's wider
economic strategy, tourism is playing a part in diversifying the Town's economy
and thus ensures its future prosperity. However, Rehoboth is not alone in
attempting to maximize its potential in this way, so we will need to increase
our competitiveness to allow for continued business development and growth.
This will revolve around dealing with issues like:
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Improving service delivery and providing
business support
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Improving market intelligence and the sharing of
information
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Encourage greater flexibility of the tourism
product, especially in terms of availability
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Improve a critical mass of attractions
The economic development
division is responsible for improving strategic planning for tourism through
greater understanding and cooperation between everyone involved in planning and
development and by more realistic business projection. Tourism represents one
of the most buoyant sectors of Namibia's economy and, in Rehoboth in
particular, has become a significant means of job and wealth creation. The
employment opportunities created stretches across a range of skills as well as
embracing a host of activities from producing tourism related products to
customer services.
While aiming to encourage and
foster growth in tourism it is also important to take account of sustainability
and the impact of current and future tourism. Central to sustainable
development is the aim to achieve wider social progress reflecting the needs of
everyone in the community. In this respect it is crucial to adopt the
philosophy of Tourism for all, particularly for those in the less disadvantage
section of the society.
In its short and medium term
the Town Council is working on developing an Ambassador Programme to reflect
wide range of Rehoboth's culture and what the town has on offer for potential
investors in order to ensure growth and stability and further improve the
standard of life of its inhabitants.
Tourism
Region has particular tourist
potential. Considering the natural access to the Naukluft Park and Sossus Vlei
via Mariental or via Rehoboth, the greater (southern) part of the Namib
Naukluft Park has been included in this area. Rehoboth is seen as an important
growth point in the Region, especially in the northern part. As such it can
make an important contribution to the overall development of the Region. The
whole Region has a well-developed infrastructure
The tourism sector also got a
new face-lift with new developments at Lake Oanob in the Rehoboth district.
These developments in the region have positive spin-offs for the economy in the
form of new employment opportunities and increased revenue streams and foreign
exchange earnings. Efforts would continue on the part of the government to
encourage the private sector to invest in the region in order to revive
economic activities and create the much-needed employment opportunities in
towns and settlements in the region.
Lake Oanob Resort
From Windhoek it is an easy
85km drive on the main road (B1) to Rehoboth. This town is centrally located
and therefor a perfect gateway to all major focal points of Namibia; Windhoek, Sossus
Vlei, Swakopmund, Fish River Canyon, Etosha, great stop over end-route to Cape
Town. Lake Oanob Resort is situated 7 km west of Rehoboth. The turn off from
the B1 to the resort is well indicated. The Resort is constructed on the banks
of the very scenic Oanob Dam. Majestic mountains are set on fire by spectacular
sunsets. From your patio you can see the reflections of the moon and stars on
the lake. 6 200 ha of unspoiled nature provides the perfect haven for an
abundance of free roaming game.
Acacia Forest
An area of some 8 400 ha
referred to as the Acacia Forest and well known for its large camel-thorn trees
(some estimated to be 2 000 years old) lies within the municipal boundaries of
Rehoboth. The possibility of proclaiming the area as a community park is
currently being considered
Rehoboth Museum
The history of the Rehoboth
Basters is recorded in the Rehoboth Museum, where their cultural heritage and
archaeological finds in the area, such as an open-air burial site, are
recorded.
Reho Spar (Hot water Springs)
At the town of Rehoboth, a
mere 90 km south of Windhoek lays the ultra-modern hot springs resort Reho Spa.
Here visitors can relax in comfort and enjoy the mineral-rich warm waters and
beautiful surroundings.
The indoor thermal bath and
outdoor swimming pool provide endless fun for the whole family. One can spend
hours in the pleasantly lukewarm waters, only getting out to have a braai under
the shady trees while watching the graceful geese glide past.
Reho Spa offers overnight
visitors a choice of comfortable, fully fitted bungalows. There is an excellent
restaurant and a convenient cafeteria, as well as conference facilities for
large groups.
The Rehoboth Town Council is
presently in negotiations with Wild Life Resort for a joint venture in
upgrading, maintenance and operations of this resort.
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