As a result, Willi already knows many of the lodge's guests. He comes to visit from time to time to see which guests are visiting Bitterwasser this season.
He sometimes shows himself between the bungalows or in the middle of the palm tree avenue.
And the 4 ostriches that were raised in Bitterwasser often show themselves at the watering hole outside the fence and enjoy the cool water. They are also a little more trusting than normal ostriches. They don't immediately run away when you step a little closer to the fence to observe the large birds more closely.
Sometimes you can watch Willi and the 4 ostriches like a small herd as they all come together to the waterhole and enjoy the fresh water in the dry Kalahari.
The Bitterwasser Flying Lodge was the main sponsor of the Junior World Gliding Championships, where from August 2 to 17, 2026, around 80 pilots from 22 nations competed for the titles in the Standard and Club classes. The grand prize for the JWGC winners was a one-week stay at the lodge, including travel and an airplane.
Largely unnoticed by the public, the 5th Red Bull Global Aerial Performance Camp 2026 took place in Bitterwasser, Namibia, from April 21, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
A few videos and pictures on this page offer a glimpse of the athletes and their performances.