Vestige Collection opens its first international lodge, Vestige Xaudum, in Namibia’s Khaudum National Park on March 15, 2027, marking the brand’s expansion beyond Spain and introducing a luxury safari experience with six suites, solar energy, and wildlife-focused programming.
Vestige Collection, a Spanish hospitality brand, has launched reservations for its first international property, Vestige Xaudum, set to open in Namibia’s Khaudum National Park on March 15, 2027. The lodge, located on a Kalahari sand dune within a 3,800-square-kilometer conservation area, will feature six suites designed to emphasize privacy and immersion in the region’s biodiversity, including migratory elephants, African wild dogs, and lion populations. This marks the inaugural phase of the Vestige Namibia
circuit, which will eventually include three additional lodges.
Opening Details and Location
Vestige Xaudum is situated within Khaudum National Park, a remote reserve part of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) that hosts fewer than 3,000 visitors annually. The lodge, described as the only one located within the park,
occupies a strategic vantage point overlooking an ancient fossil riverbed. Its opening on March 15, 2027, follows a 2026 announcement by the company to expand internationally, with this property serving as the starting point for a four-lodge network in northern Namibia.
The park spans more than 3,800 square kilometers and is home to migratory elephant herds, endangered African wild dogs, and other species such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and roan antelope. The lodge’s location on a Kalahari sand dune provides panoramic views of an ancient fossil riverbed, a feature highlighted in promotional materials. Khaudum is part of the KAZA, a transfrontier conservation area spanning five countries, though the sources do not specify the exact countries involved.
Architectural and Operational Features
The lodge’s design, led by Vestige Estudio, integrates natural materials like thatched roofs crafted by local communities and solar energy systems with battery storage. The six suites include five one-bedroom units (200 square meters each) and one two-bedroom suite (390 square meters) with private pools and multiple decks. Guests will have access to guided safari experiences, a spa, and a 78-square-meter main pool, with all-inclusive rates starting at 1,600 euros per person per night. The project also includes employment initiatives for nearby conservancies, offering hospitality training programs.
Construction materials emphasize local sourcing, with thatch roofs made by neighboring communities and a solar energy system with battery storage. Water usage is described as thoroughly controlled,
though specifics about conservation methods are not provided. The lodge’s facilities include a spa area, an outdoor training area, and a gastronomic proposal based on local products prepared on the grill. The five one-bedroom suites each have 200 square meters of space, while the two-bedroom suite offers 390 square meters, four private decks, and a plunge pool.
Quotes from Leadership
Vestige Collection’s chief sales and marketing officer, Sébastien Styger, emphasized the park’s extraordinary space and true wilderness
in a statement cited by travelweekly.com.au. He described the lodge as designed to give guests the freedom to experience it without a fixed formula,
allowing tailored wildlife encounters and interactions with local guides.
Styger’s quote underscores the lodge’s focus on flexible safari experiences, such as changing direction to follow lions or lingering to observe elephant herds. The sources do not provide additional quotes from other officials or stakeholders, but the statement from Styger is explicitly attributed to the company’s leadership.
Future Expansion Plans
Following Vestige Xaudum’s debut, the company plans to open three more lodges in northern Namibia: Vestige Sorris Sorris, Vestige Omatendeka, and Vestige Sheya Shuushona. Each will offer distinct architectural and ecological experiences, with Vestige Sorris Sorris and Vestige Omatendeka scheduled to open “shortly after” the initial launch. The full Vestige Namibia
circuit aims to diversify safari options while maintaining the brand’s focus on sustainability and local community engagement.
Vestige Sorris Sorris, Vestige Omatendeka, and Vestige Sheya Shuushona will form the remaining three lodges in the circuit. The sources do not specify exact opening dates for these properties beyond the phrase “shortly after” Vestige Xaudum’s March 2027 debut. The company’s expansion plan reflects its strategy to establish a “circuit” of properties in Namibia, though the term “circuit” is not elaborated further in the sources.
Community and Environmental Impact
The lodge’s development includes direct employment opportunities for nearby communities, specifically the Muduva Nyangana and George Mukoya Conservancies. Vestige Collection states that the project will provide specific training programs in hospitality,
though details about the scope or number of jobs are not provided. The use of local materials, such as thatch roofs, and the implementation of solar energy and water conservation systems highlight the company’s emphasis on environmental sustainability.
Khaudum National Park’s low visitor numbers—fewer than 3,000 annually—position Vestige Xaudum as a potential driver of eco-tourism in the region. However, the sources do not address how the lodge will manage the environmental impact of increased tourism or the long-term sustainability of its operations. The focus remains on the lodge’s design, wildlife access, and community partnerships as outlined in the available material.
