A Story that touches your SoulHeart

Simanya is a village that forms part of the Ukwangali, a traditional kingdom of the Kavango people. It is a place where time seems to slow down — where donkeys and oxen are still used for transport and farming, and where Mangetti and Mahango are ground to form part of the local staple diet.

It is difficult to explain what inspired us to make this bold move. For us, it felt like destiny — a calling. To help you understand, let us explain it this way.

Simanya, and the entire Kavango West region, cannot exist without the mighty Okavango River. Stretching nearly 100 metres wide, it defines the eastern and northeastern border with Angola and serves as the lifeline of the people who live along its banks. The river provides food, water, and sustenance — anchoring both human and wildlife existence. It is home to crocodiles and hippos, as well as a multitude of fish species, most notably the Tiger Fish, a ferocious fighter to be reckoned with.

With at least 300 bird species, the region has become a true birder’s paradise. It is also home to Namibia’s largest forests of Mangetti, Zambezi teak, leadwood, ficus, and acacia trees.

Simanya is a living example of people and nature coexisting in harmony.