About Us
Services
Whether on Orua or Hohenau - this service is guaranteed on both farms
From breakfast to lunch, coffee & cake to evening dinner – we take care of your every need.
Culinary
Enjoy your stay to the fullest – your laundry will be carefully cleaned and ironed and returned to us.
Laundry service
Enjoy your stay to the fullest – your laundry will be carefully cleaned and ironed and returned to us.
Laundry service
Enjoy your stay to the fullest – your laundry will be carefully cleaned and ironed and returned to us.
Laundry service
WELCOME TO ORUA
Location and landscape
The Orua Hunting Ranch is located in northwestern Namibia, halfway to Etosha National Park – between Omaruru and Otjiwarongo, west of the main road. The ranch is approximately 2.3 hours from Windhoek. On old maps, it is listed as "Eremutua" – which means "Rock of the Slaves" in the Herero language. However, the original name given by the local population was "Orua Rekwara" – named after a black bird that lives on the surrounding granite rocks. These granite domes, with their ancient Bushmen petroglyphs, characterize the fascinating landscape.
The accommodation
The Orua farm consists of four separate buildings, one of which is the main house. Guests and hunting enthusiasts have access to a private guesthouse with two double rooms. The accommodations boast a cozy atmosphere. Each room has its own bathroom and a spacious veranda with a fireplace, where evening meals are enjoyed together.
For larger groups, there is the option of using the newly built, modern guest wing on the neighboring farm, just 5 kilometers away. While Orua itself does not have a pool, one is available on the neighboring farm.
The Orua farm consists of four separate buildings, one of which is the main house. Guests and hunting enthusiasts have access to a private guesthouse with two double rooms. The accommodations boast a cozy atmosphere. Each room has its own bathroom and a spacious veranda with a fireplace, where evening meals are enjoyed together.
For larger groups, there is the option of using the newly built, modern guest wing on the neighboring farm, just 5 kilometers away. While Orua itself does not have a pool, one is available on the neighboring farm.
Gossler family
Orua is a long-established family business steeped in history. The farm has been run by the von Gossler family since 1923 – through all its ups and downs. Four generations have loved, cared for, and cultivated this land.
Today, strategic responsibility lies with Joring von Gossler and his wife Daniela, who both work in Windhoek. Silke and Ortwin (semi-retired) manage day-to-day life on the farm, along with Gisella von Gossler and Rolf Barth—the two main on-site managers—and a well-established, long-standing team.
Everyone involved works hand in hand – as if it had never been any different. Everyone contributes with full commitment for the benefit of the farm and its guests.
In addition to hunting, Orua also operates a small cattle and sheep operation, a sustainable charcoal production facility with wood vinegar production, and a small trucking operation – designed to generate weather-independent income, especially in drought years. All on a small scale, but run with passion and high intensity.
Guests enjoy their meals together with their host family in a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. After a day of hunting, a sundowner by the open fire is a regular ritual.
Anyone who feels a special connection to the land and animals and, in addition to hunting, is interested in getting to know an African farm in all its facets – original, diverse, and warm-hearted – is warmly welcome at Orua.
Hunting on Orua
Orua offers numerous game species—in addition to a diverse birdlife and small mammals such as mongoose—a stable and naturally managed home. Oryx antelopes can be found in large herds, and springbok also benefit from the increasingly open spaces, which provide them with greater protection from predators. Natural predators include leopards, numerous hyenas, many jackals, and the occasional cheetah.
Other game species with healthy and huntable populations include the black-faced impala, kudu, blue wildebeest, and Burchell's zebra. Smaller species such as the warthog, klipspringer, duiker, and the rare Damara dik-dik are also regularly encountered.
Orua sees itself as a small, family-run hunting farm with a deliberately limited number of hunting guests. Although approximately 30,000 hectares of adjacent farmland are also available for hunting, it is not a commercial lodge operation, but rather a personal and down-to-earth hunting operation.
The hunt is primarily conducted as a fair stalking hunt, but stand hunting is also possible upon request. Hunters are accompanied by Rolf and Jesaya, who guide them through the area with considerable experience and care. The end result is not only the desired trophy—but above all, an intense, unforgettable hunting experience.
WELCOME TO HOHENAU
Location and landscape
Just a 45-minute drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport and at the foot of the Humansberg (2,067 m), the 6,800-hectare Hohenau Farm stretches out into the heart of the thorn bush savannah. Characteristic mountain formations and charming dry rivers characterize the landscape and lend the area its special charm.
The pristine biotope provides a natural habitat for numerous wildlife species. Upon request, the stay can be complemented by a visit to the partner farm, Cowdray, located in the foothills of the Kalahari Desert with its red sand dunes and expansive grasslands.
The accommodation
Directly adjacent to the farmhouse is the guesthouse, newly built in 2019. The guesthouse has three guest rooms, each with two beds. The beds can be arranged as doubles or singles, depending on your needs. Each of the three rooms has its own balcony, offering beautiful views of the rolling landscape of the Khomas Highlands. Next to the guesthouse is a pool where you can cool off in the warm temperatures.
The guesthouse is ideal for groups and families of up to six people. Even non-hunting guests can enjoy a wonderful and exciting stay.
Halenke family
Hohenau has been owned by the Halenke family for four generations. Otto Halenke acquired the farm in 1908, and it has remained in the family ever since.
In 1987, Helmut Halenke began professional hunting at Hohenau, alongside traditional cattle breeding. In doing so, he laid the foundation for what is now the farm's second pillar. In March 2012, Rainer Halenke took over responsibility for the farm. That same year, in December 2012, Wiebke joined the family at Hohenau and has been an integral part of the family business ever since.
Everyday life at Hohenau is characterized by a family atmosphere. All meals are eaten together, and guests are warmly included. Particular emphasis is placed on offering a wide variety of antelope meat, providing the opportunity to experience the taste of the species that has been or will be hunted.
Hunting on Hohenau
Hohenau is a family-run hunting farm in the heart of Namibia. In addition to impressive birdlife and non-huntable species such as honey badger and aardwolf, the farm offers a wide variety of game species – for both passionate hunters and nature enthusiasts.
Huntable game species include oryx, hartebeest, and mountain and plains zebra, some of which are found in larger herds. Kudu, white-tailed wildebeest, eland, waterbuck, and warthog can also be reliably hunted. Species such as black-faced impala, springbok, and ostrich are not currently the focus of hunting to boost their populations—however, observing them in the wild is a unique experience.
Smaller antelope species such as steenbok, klipspringer, and duiker are also native to Hohenau and can be hunted. There's no shortage of predators either: Chacma baboons and jackals are regularly present. With a bit of luck, even leopards and cheetahs can be observed hunting—albeit rarely. Hyenas are numerous, but can usually only be detected through tracks and wildlife camera footage.
Hunting in Hohenau is usually done by stalking. Stand hunting is also possible upon request, especially during certain seasons, such as when hunting warthogs.
The personal hunting guide is usually Rainer Halenke, assisted by long-time employee Simson. For larger hunting groups, additional experienced hunting guides are available.
Despite the possibility of hunting on neighboring farms, the focus is on providing individual and personal service to guests. Individual hunters and smaller groups of hunting enthusiasts are always welcome at Hohenau – the hunt planning is tailored precisely to their wishes.
WELCOME TO HOHENAU
Location and landscape
Just a 45-minute drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport and at the foot of the Humansberg (2,067 m), the 6,800-hectare Hohenau Farm stretches out into the heart of the thorn bush savannah. Characteristic mountain formations and charming dry rivers characterize the landscape and lend the area its special charm.
The pristine biotope provides a natural habitat for numerous wildlife species. Upon request, the stay can be complemented by a visit to the partner farm, Cowdray, located in the foothills of the Kalahari Desert with its red sand dunes and expansive grasslands.
The accommodation
Directly adjacent to the farmhouse is the guesthouse, newly built in 2019. The guesthouse has three guest rooms, each with two beds. The beds can be arranged as doubles or singles, depending on your needs. Each of the three rooms has its own balcony, offering beautiful views of the rolling landscape of the Khomas Highlands. Next to the guesthouse is a pool where you can cool off in the warm temperatures.
The guesthouse is ideal for groups and families of up to six people. Even non-hunting guests can enjoy a wonderful and exciting stay.
Halenke family
Hohenau has been owned by the Halenke family for four generations. Otto Halenke acquired the farm in 1908, and it has remained in the family ever since.
In 1987, Helmut Halenke began professional hunting at Hohenau, alongside traditional cattle breeding. In doing so, he laid the foundation for what is now the farm's second pillar. In March 2012, Rainer Halenke took over responsibility for the farm. That same year, in December 2012, Wiebke joined the family at Hohenau and has been an integral part of the family business ever since.
Everyday life at Hohenau is characterized by a family atmosphere. All meals are eaten together, and guests are warmly included. Particular emphasis is placed on offering a wide variety of antelope meat, providing the opportunity to experience the taste of the species that has been or will be hunted.
Hunting on Hohenau
Hohenau is a family-run hunting farm in the heart of Namibia. In addition to impressive birdlife and non-huntable species such as honey badger and aardwolf, the farm offers a wide variety of game species – for both passionate hunters and nature enthusiasts.
Huntable game species include oryx, hartebeest, and mountain and plains zebra, some of which are found in larger herds. Kudu, white-tailed wildebeest, eland, waterbuck, and warthog can also be reliably hunted. Species such as black-faced impala, springbok, and ostrich are not currently the focus of hunting to boost their populations—however, observing them in the wild is a unique experience.
Smaller antelope species such as steenbok, klipspringer, and duiker are also native to Hohenau and can be hunted. There's no shortage of predators either: Chacma baboons and jackals are regularly present. With a bit of luck, even leopards and cheetahs can be observed hunting—albeit rarely. Hyenas are numerous, but can usually only be detected through tracks and wildlife camera footage.
Hunting in Hohenau is usually done by stalking. Stand hunting is also possible upon request, especially during certain seasons, such as when hunting warthogs.
The personal hunting guide is usually Rainer Halenke, assisted by long-time employee Simson. For larger hunting groups, additional experienced hunting guides are available.
Despite the possibility of hunting on neighboring farms, the focus is on providing individual and personal service to guests. Individual hunters and smaller groups of hunting enthusiasts are always welcome at Hohenau – the hunt planning is tailored precisely to their wishes.
