Kwessi Dunes | NamibRand Nature Reserve
At Kwessi Dune lodge, you’ll find 12 cool and comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets- 10 x twin/ double and 2 x family chalets all with canvas walls and thatched roofs. Each bedroom has a separate ‘star gazer’ room, completely open to the sky, and the perfect spot from which to watch the celestial theatre show above. Views from the rooms, the main area and the swimming pool are of the vast, desert vistas and when you can bear to tear your eyes away, enjoy quad biking, scenic drives and walks, hot air ballooning*, helicopter flights*, horse riding* and day trips to Sossusvlei*.
*These activities are at an extra cost
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife
The 2 family rooms include a king sized bed as well as 2 x single beds for 2 children. There is a shared bathroom, with an outdoor shower, air-conditioning inside the tent and the open air 'star gazer' room
Max: 2 adults and 2 children
Children of all ages welcome
All of the twin tents offer 2 x 3/4 beds, which can be converted, ensuite bathrooms with both an indoor and outdoor shower, air-conditioning as well as an open air 'star gazer' room
Max: 2 adults
Children of all ages welcome
Property Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Game Drives, Massages, Quad Biking, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Horse Riding, Hot Air Ballooning
Enjoy a morning or afternoon drive through the iconic red dunes of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. While it might not be a big 5 reserve, keep your eyes peeled for gemsbok, bat-eared foxes, black backed jackals, African wild cats and the iconic Oryx who all call the reserve home.
Head out on foot to discover all that makes the NamibRand Nature Reserve so iconic, tracking the desert adapted wildlife along the way.
Did you know that the NamibRand is a registered dark sky reserve? Meaning you can enjoy probably the best star gazing in the world. With this in mind each chalet has a "Star Gazing" extension, right of your bedroom. Giving you the chance not only to enjoy the show evolve above your head but also to decide if you want to sleep inside or out.
Get the heart rate pumping as you explore the iconic red dunes on a quad bike!
Relax, unwind and enjoy a massage during your afternoon siesta time or following your afternoon activity.
What would a trip to the NamibRand Nature Reserve be without a trip to Sossusvlei. From Kwessi Dunes you will be able to spend the day exploring the iconic Deadvlei and Big Daddy dune before spending time at Sesriem Canyon en-route back to camp.
Take in the vastness and beauty of the reserve from above with an early morning hot air balloon flight.
Leave the 4 wheels at the lodge and explore the reserve on 4-legs with a 2 to 3 hour horse back safari.
Hoanib Valley Camp | Hoanib River
Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Namibia, the camp and its surrounds are truly breathtaking with many visitors feeling time spent here is a life affirming experience. The north western area, Kaokoland, is identified by its vast open desert wilderness, towering dunes and swathes of rocky mountains. Tucked into the backdrop are six guest tents exuding a modern safari style that reflects their surrounds in the furnishing and design.
Your days are spent exploring this spectacular area, understanding its unique geology, wildlife and culture. Home to one of the last great nomadic tribes, the iconic Himba, as well as the identifiable Herero, there is plenty of opportunity for cultural interaction. The Giraffe Conservation Foundation, with whom this is a joint venture, add a wealth of specialist knowledge to your morning and afternoon drives, searching for the desert adapted elephant, giraffe, lion, black rhino and mountain zebra. Alternatively there are few better places to spend restful time contemplating the beauty around you than from the privacy of your veranda before enjoying exceptional hosting and dining.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Tented Camp
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Each of the 5 twin tents can be converted into doubles. There are writing desks, fans as well as ensuite bathrooms with showers. There are also private verandas with a seating area
The family tent consists of 1 x king sized bed and 2 x single beds for 2 children. There are writing desks, fans as well as ensuite bathrooms with showers. There are also private verandas with a seating area
Max: 2 adults and 2 children
Children of all ages welcome
Guide accommodation - suitable for guides/pilots only, no guests are allowed to book into guide accommodation.
Property Facilities
Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available)
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Explore the rugged area on a morning or afternoon game drive learning about its remarkable flora and fauna including the giraffe research that is conducted in this area.
With your guide you can track the elusive desert-adapted black rhino on foot. Available to children aged 12 and over.
Spend time with the local Himbas, understanding their unique cultures. In the case of the Himbas, they represent one of the last true nomadic tribes of Africa
Enjoy a walk with one of our experet guides as you discover the surrounding area on foot.
Shipwreck Lodge | Skeleton Coast
The lodge is located in the famous Skeleton Coast Central Concession between the Hoarusib and Hoanib Rivers in the Skeleton Coast Park, only 45 km north of Möwe Bay. The lodge is situated on the southern bank of the Hoarusib River Mouth, nestled between the dunes with a view of the Atlantic
Ocean where the cold Benguela current pushes a refreshing breeze over the shipwreck-shaped cabins. The size of the concession area is approximately 146,600 hectares situated in North Western Namibia.
Parking and Pick-up point
Vehicles of self-drive guests are parked under cover at the pickup point situated at Möwe Bay. Fly-In guests will also be picked up at Möwe Bay. You will then be transferred the 45km north to the Shipwreck Lodge in a closed game drive vehicle.
Möwe Bay GPS co-ordinates: 19° 23' 33" S, 12° 44' 33" E
Lodge emergency contact number: +264 (0)81 260 0830.
Pick-up times
The Pickup times from Möwe Bay to the Lodge will be at:
11:00 OR 15:00
Departure times from Shipwreck Lodge to Möwe Bay will be at:
09:00
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
All rooms are ensuite and solar-powered.
Each room has a shower, toilet and washbasin complimented with the necessary guest amenities, including a writing desk, bedside lamp and a wood burning stove. A small coffee and tea station with hot water flask
(delivered to your room by our staff) are included for your convenience.
All rooms are ensuite and solar-powered.
Each room has a shower, toilet and washbasin complimented with the necessary guest amenities, including a writing desk, bedside lamp and a wood burning stove. A small coffee and tea station with hot water flask
(delivered to your room by our staff) are included for your convenience.
Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Fireplace, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Fishing, Game Drives, Quad Biking, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
The dangerous beauty of Skeleton Coast?.
Either on your way to the lodge from Möwe Bay or returning from the lodge, you will see what is left of the victims of this treacherous coastline: Decaying ships, the remains of a Ventura Bomber and the abandoned Westies Diamond Mine bear witness to the unforgiving nature of this arid landscape. You will also visit the seal colony.
The music of the Namib.
?Embark on a sundowner drive to the Roaring Dunes where the desert’s voice can be heard.?
Or watch the sun disappear into the Atlantic Ocean.
All along the river… Spend your morning exploring the Hoarusib River. Visit the Clay Castles, a striking geological formation. You might even spot the elusive desert-adapted elephants, brown hyenas and lions.
Seaside lunch?...
Weather permitting, enjoy a scrumptious lunch on the vast empty beach.?Feel the crisp sea-breeze tousle your hair and ponder the meaning of life? as the ocean washes onto the pristine sand in its unending ebb and flow.
Join one of our guides on a scenic drive over the Roaring Dunes . This excursion will only be conducted in an area specifically allocated for the purpose by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to minimise the effects on the environment.?The tour takes approximately 1.5 hours and is for one guest per quad. As a safety precaution the minimum age is 16 years.
For the more adventurous at heart, join us for dune boarding.
This is done by lying down on a polished board while you slide down the dune headfirst. Speeds of up to 80km/h can be reached.
Safarihoek Lodge | Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Safarihoek Lodge is located on Etosha Heights Private Game Reserve and is part of a 60,000ha reserve which shares borders, for about 65kms, with Etosha National Park. It consists of 9 farms that were originally used for domestic farming. Over a period of time, acquired and combined to create a stunning wildlife reserve that they are now privileged to be part of.
With an array of animals which include various species of antelope, predators, birds as well as others. Guests can be assured their time spent at Safarihoek Lodge will make for an interesting and memorable safari.
Etosha Heights Namibia partakes in various conservation efforts and projects that are currently operational and many more still to come. The main goal and vision is to encourage and develop sustainable eco-friendly tourism, all to the benefit of the area, animals as well as the community.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
This 2 bedroom unit and a small lounge area separating the ensuite rooms. The main bedroom has 1 x double bed, with an ensuite bathroom and the second room has 2 x 3/4 beds with an ensuite
Max: 2 adults and 2 children
Children of all ages welcome
The 2 twin rooms include 2 x 3/4 beds which can be converted into an extra length king sized bed. There is an air conditioner, fully stocked mini bar, electronic safe and a private ensuite bathroom with an additional outdoor shower, veranda
Max: 2 adults
Children of all ages welcome
The 2 twin rooms include 2 x 3/4 beds which can be converted into an extra length King size bed. There is an air conditioner, fully stocked mini bar, electronic safe and a private ensuite bathroom with a shower
Max: 2 adults
Children of all ages welcome
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Laundry Facilities, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Viewing Hide, Night Drives, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Game Drives, Game Viewing
Morning and afternoon game drives on the reserve are offered and can be booked beforehand or as the need arises while at the lodge. A 2-3-hour drive that gives you the opportunity to see anything from a wide variety of plains game or if you are lucky a run in with the occasional predator. Refreshments are included.
After an early dinner and depending on the weather we also offer night drives on the reserve. Different from day game drives by that you stand a chance to see some of the nocturnal species that roam our reserve. We look for all of them, from bugs to birds and maybe something bigger.
Guided walks are offered to the more adventurous. A short drive out, and then the fun starts as you experience a whole new way of finding and viewing animals. Be sure to follow every instruction your guide gives you and you will have a great time. Children aged 12 years and over may take part in a walking safari.
Keen on birding? We offer you the opportunity to spend some time in our hide, especially build for photography enthusiast or if you just want to go through the different species. Other than that we could take you on a short walk or to some of the other nearby waterholes.
Enjoy a lovely meal away from the lodge in the bush or hide. Weather permitting.
If you are in need of some serious time out, then one of our spa treatments is your perfect escape. Our professional therapist will put you in seventh heaven.
Safarihoek Restaurant
The 'Lapa' area contains the following elements:
The tree inspired, modern, spacious, abundant natural light filled dining room will be a common area where you meet new friends or enjoy your holiday with your family.
Boasts a tranquil lounge area with a fireplace for the chilly winter nights.
One can choose to enjoy the mingling of wildlife on the plains below from the inside or outside bar. Large wooden 'Verandahs' adjoin the restaurant, lounge, bar, pool and outside 'Boma' area.
On the lower level guests can indulge in a wide array of wines in the wine lounge while admiring the beautiful outlook over the savannah below.