Positioned on the edge of a 250-metre high dune, Dune Camp has the most extraordinary views across the Namibrand reserve. The main areas are spread out across a series of interlocking decks ensuring that the lounge, dining area and tea room all enjoy views across the endless dune landscape to the mountains beyond. The tented and wooden structures are designed for the desert. The canvas sides can all be opened up capturing the cool breeze in the hot summer months, and in winter keeping you warm when the canvas sides are rolled down.
Dune camp has a wonderful charm which appeals to a traveler looking for a down to earth but still luxurious experience. The main areas are intimate and the fire pit encourages conversation between guests. We seat our guests at a long shared table for dinner but private tables can be requested.
SEASONALITY: Open all year CHILDREN: 7+ years (Dune Camp Private accepts children of all ages)
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Tented Rooms
The spacious, comfortable tents are set on wooden platforms linked by a walkway, and feature both indoor and outdoor bathrooms. Each has a generous deck with a ‘Wolwedans Chiller’—a small water-filled silo for hotter months—and a sleep-out for a night under the stars, offering a distinctly civilized camping experience.
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Family Suite
The Private Suite is ideally suited to two couples or a family. It has two rooms with indoor and outdoor en-suite bathroom, and a sala with two single beds for children (sharing the bathroom with adults). A Wolwedans chiller welcomes you on each of the private decks leading out to exceptional uninterrupted views of the desert.
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Property Facilities
Bar, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Restaurant
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Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Laundry Facilities, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Meal on Request
Activities on Site
Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Cultural Tours, General Sightseeing, Horse Riding
Only available at Dune Camp & Mountain View Suite
Duration: Overnight
Our sky is officially recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), it is exceptionally dark and free from light pollution. We work with IDA to protect and preserve our view of the stars, ensuring that the night sky reveals itself in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
For guests staying at Dune Camp and Mountain View Suite, make the most of these pristine night skies by spending a night in your Star Bed. Situated on the deck of each room, the Star Bed offers the perfect balance of comfort and adventure.
If you would like to sleep under the stars, please ask the Camp Anchor to set this up for you.
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Opt for a sunrise or sunset drive with coffee or sundowners in the dunes, or immerse yourself in the vast desert landscape with full-day or half-day options.
Sunrise Drive Duration: 1.5 hours Before breakfast start your day with a sunrise drive across the dunes. Savor a hot cup of coffee or tea with home-baked rusks and biscuits as you take in the raw beauty of the landscape. After the sunrise, return to camp or combine with Dune Breakfast.
Morning or Afternoon Drive Duration: 2-3 hours Morning Drive: Head out after breakfast and return to camp for lunch. Combines well with an in-room massage. Afternoon Drive: Head out after afternoon tea to watch the shadows growing over the landscape, ending with sundowners.
Sundowner Drive Duration: 1.5 hours A shorter a drive to a prime sundowner spot. Spot oryx and other wildlife preparing for nightfall, set against the stunning Namibian sky, before enjoying a perfectly prepared G&T as you watch the sun dip below the dramatic desert expanse.
Full-Day Drive Duration: 6 hours This signature Wolwedans experience promises to be an immersive exploration of the region's most remote and awe-inspiring corners. Enjoy a picnic lunch at our own ‘Hard Rock Café’, an unforgettable setting in the shade of towering boulders.
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Disconnect to Reconnect, this signature Wolwedans experience includes 30–45 minutes in peaceful silence. For those seeking a moment of personal reflection in the quiet, we offer the opportunity to leave your phone behind and sit in solitude in a remote spot within the dunes, fully embracing the stillness and beauty of the desert.
Recognized by Quiet Parks International, Wolwedans has an exceptionally quiet environment, where only sounds of nature abound. Quiet Parks International is an organization that works to protect natural quiet spaces, helping to preserve the few places in the world where the peace of nature is still intact, free from man-made noise.
As a recognized quiet place, this rare access to silence, allows you to tune into the subtle sounds of nature, experiencing a profound sense of quiet in mind, body, and soul. For those wishing to connect with the ancient landscape on a deeper level, this experience can be arranged during a sunrise or sundowner drive.
"Silence is not the absence of something but the presence of everything." – Gordon Hempton, acoustic ecologist.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
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Join an immersive Bushman walk, guided by an experienced Bushman, as you traverse the Namib sand dunes.
This excursion offers a unique opportunity to explore the desert landscape on foot and delve into its intricate details. As you journey through the dunes, you'll interpret the "morning newspaper" left by small critters overnight, gaining insights into their nocturnal activities. You'll also track the fascinating toktokkie beetle, a remarkable creature vital to the ecosystem, and might even be lucky enough to spot the Dancing White Lady spider as it darts across the sand.
This walk provides a fresh perspective on the natural world, shifting from passive observation to active participation. It highlights the tiny, yet significant, life forms often overlooked from the comfort of a vehicle.
It’s possible to combine your bushman walk with the Heart and Home village tour and lunch in the gardens.
"The Bushmen read the desert like a book, every track a story, every breeze a whisper of life."
Duration: 2-3 hours
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The Wolwedans Village is our base camp of operations. Meet the team and learn about the community-driven initiatives, including the sustainability projects that make Wolwedans a renowned leader in sustainable tourism. This tour offers a thought-provoking look into the way of life at Wolwedans, and an insight into the Wolwedans Foundation's AridEden mission.
The AridEden Project, encapsulating the Wolwedans Vision 2030 and beyond, is a strategy that integrates our 5Cs sustainability commitment (Commerce, Conservation, Community, Culture, Consciousness). This approach balances people, planet, and profit, with a focus on empowering our team, fostering well-being, and driving consciousness about sustainable solutions.
Village Introduction: A 1-hour Wolwedans Backstage tour ending in the garden.
Village Immersion: A 2-3 hour more in-depth experience concludes with lunch in the gardens.
Family Treasure Hunt: A 1-hour fun and interactive way to explore the behind-the-scenes of a desert camp. Kids might search for a carrot in the garden, or crush a can in the recycling zone - learning while playing.
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We invite you to contribute to the Wolwedans Foundation through leaving your mark in the desert. The full amount collected goes to the Wolwedans Foundation and each adoption supports a different project being run by the Foundation.
Adopt & Plant a Tree: Contribute to the restoration of the local ecosystem and help combat desertification by planting a tree in this vital conservation effort. Proceeds go into the Wolwedans Horticulture Project. The tree planting takes about 15 minutes. Your tree has your name on a plaque and we hope you visit us again to see how it has grown.
Adopt a Fairy Circle: Help preserve one of Namibia's most intriguing natural phenomena by adopting a fairy circle. This project supports the conservation arm of the NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Adopt a SiloTile: A new initiative with the addition of the silo bar at Dune Camp. Each tile on the silo contributes to our trash to treasure project. All proceeds go towards the waste & recycling plant in Maltahohe, which is part of Rural Revive. Waste is something each of us contribute to on a daily basis, yet few of us think about the impact. In a pristine environment like the NamibRand, creative waste management is a top priority.
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For riders of all kinds, a range of riding experiences is available. Depending on the rider's experience level, the rides can include a mix of galloping, trotting, or walking through the dunes and expansive plains. Whether seasoned or new to horseback riding, these guided rides are designed to suit individual abilities while offering an unforgettable journey through the terrain.
Morning Ride Duration 2 hours Set off on a morning horseback ride through the desert, departing from the village and ideal for young adventurers. This gentle ride offers a unique way to explore the landscape and is the perfect precursor to a relaxing lunch in the village garden.
Sunset Ride Duration 2-3 hours Take a leisurely 2.5-hour horseback ride through the desert at sunset, exploring the vast landscape as the colors of the sky shift with the fading light. Along the way, stop for sundowners, enjoying a refreshing drink while soaking in the untamed beauty of the desert.
Full Day Ride Duration 6 hours Experienced riders seeking a deeper connection with nature may opt for a full-day horseback ride through the desert landscape. From the horseback vantage point, you'll experience the enduring beauty of the desert. Along the journey, pause for a picnic in a secluded spot.
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For fitness enthusiasts, an exhilarating E-Bike adventure awaits, led by our friendly and knowledgeable guides. This experience takes you deep into the dunes and across the expansive plains of the desert, providing a unique perspective that’s typically only accessible by 4x4 vehicles.
Whatever your level, our E-Bike guides ensure you get the most out of this high-energy excursion, blending fitness with exploration for an unforgettable desert adventure.
Morning or Evening Ride (Included) Duration 1.5-2 hours Pedal through the shifting sands and have the opportunity to connect with the desert's beauty. Morning rides can be combined with a Village Tour with a lunch or end back in camp where you dip into your private chiller. Evening rides end with sundowners in the dunes.
Full Day Ride (Extra cost) Duration 4-6 hours Experienced riders are invited to take part on a full day of riding across the dunes. Along the journey, pause for a picnic in a secluded spot. The excitement of conquering the challenging landscape on two wheels, is matched only by the breathtaking views you'll encounter along the way. This is better suited to our cooler winter months (June – August)
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Experience the magic of Namibia’s wilderness like never before with Wolwedans’ exclusive Desert Sleepout. Savor the sunset, marvel at the sunrise, and gaze upon skies brimming with stars. This unique adventure in the heart of the Namib Desert invites you to leave the ordinary behind and immerse yourself in the vastness above and beyond.
This is a private activity with a dedicated guide who will be nearby throughout the night, to ensure your comfort and safety, while respecting your privacy. This is a seasonally available from September – May for stays of 3 nights or more, and not available from Boulders Camp.
Dinner hamper in the dunes The Namib Desert sets the stage for an extraordinary dining location. Enjoy your sleep out with a simple dinner hamper under the vast African sky and wake up to a sunrise coffee with the dunes as your backdrop.
Morning coffee in the dunes Head out into the dunes after dinner in camp for a once-in-a-lifetime sleeping experience. End your sleep-out with a morning coffee in the remote dunes.
Desert Sleepout requires a minimum 3-night stay, is available from September – May (June-Aug have very low night temperatures) and needs to be pre-booked at reservations level.
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From breakfast in the dunes, lunch in the gardens or the 'hard rock' café, to dinner under the stars - a range of unforgettable meal options are available.
Garden Lunch Duration: Variable Enjoy a healthy lunch in the Wolwedans vegetable garden. Normally done after a Heart & Home tour, garden lunches can also be booked as a stand-alone activity, in case you don’t join a Heart & Home, or following a scenic morning drive or horse ride. Either way, you should not miss a lunch in the garden.
Lunch at the Hard Rock Café Duration: Variable Head out further into the dunes for a full day drive with picnic lunch between boulders at our take on a 'hard rock café'. ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY
Dune Breakfast Kickstart the day with a one-of-a-kind breakfast tucked between Namibian dunes. Whether a short walk from camp or paired with a sunrise drive, this experience offers an unforgettable start to your day in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY
Dinner Under the Stars End your day with a memorable dinner beneath the stars. Savor exquisite cuisine during this Private dinner set in a secret location at the heart of the desert. ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY
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Indulge in a range of luxurious wellness and massage treatments designed to rejuvenate both body and mind, all within the comfort of your room. Whether you’re looking for a soothing massage, invigorating body treatments, or holistic therapies, our expertly tailored services are crafted to provide the ultimate relaxation and renewal. For a complete list of available treatments and pricing, please consult the spa menu. All services are available for booking onsite upon arrival.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES APPLY
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Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon flight with an early morning adventure.
Begin your day with a pre-dawn wake-up, followed by a 1 to 1.5-hour drive to the balloon launch site. Once there, you'll have the opportunity to soar above the stunning landscape, taking in breathtaking views that are truly unforgettable. End this extraordinary experience with a champagne breakfast at the landing spot.
This unique activity requires advance booking, with reservations needed at least one day before your planned flight. Prepare for an extraordinary journey that offers a fresh perspective on the landscape and a truly transformative start to your day, one that will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Duration: Full morning
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Dining at Dune Camp
The lounge, dining area and tea room are spread out across a series of interlocking decks, ensuring that every corner enjoys views across the endless landscape to the mountains beyond. The tented and wooden structures are perfectly designed for the desert, with canvas sides that can be opened to capture the cool breeze in summer, and rolled down in winter to keep you warm.
Dune Camp has a unique charm which appeals to travellers looking for a down to earth but stylish experience. The main areas are intimate and the fire pit encourages conversation between guests. We seat our guests at a long shared table for dinner, but private tables can also be requested.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Cycling, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
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.
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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
Accept Credit Cards, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
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.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
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Camp
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 6
Special Interests: Adventure, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
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
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Shipwreck Lodge
Step into the Shipwreck Lodge
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
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.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
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5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
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Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Onguma The Fort | Etosha East
Onguma Das Fort is unlike any other lodge, the only one of its kind in Namibia.
It is built in exactly the right spot to offer guests what is believed to be one of the best sunset views in all of Namibia - overlooking the beautiful barrenness of the Etosha Pan, decorated only with its wildlife and hundreds of acacia trees.
Upon arrival at the fort you will be greeted not only by our friendly staff but also by massive rough walls, stunning stone faced features and an immense tower overlooking Etosha and the Fisherman's Pan. The Fort will surprise you at every turn, a classic African ambience with touches of Moroccan and Indian influences, characterized by a selection of the finest and oldest windows and doors.
Come and experience the bush wilderness in all its glory, be part of the sights and sounds that will stay with you for a long time. Be constantly surrounded by raw beauty, inside and out.
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Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortDinner overlooking Fischer's Pan
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortRestaurant at Dinner time
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortSundowners looking over our waterhole
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortSultan Suite
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortOnguma The Fort Sultan Suite Bathroom
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortOnguma The Fort Sultan Suite
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortOnguma The Fort's Honeymoon Suite
Onguma The FortCredit: Onguma The FortOnguma The Fort - Bush Suite
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The FortEtosha Game Drive
Onguma Nature ReserveCredit: Onguma The Fort
All the Bush Suites overlook Fischer's Pan in the Etosha Reserve. The suites are at least 50m apart from each other, ensuring privacy. Each room consists of twin beds, fireplace, air-conditioning, viewing deck, minibar, inside and outside showers and a wood-fired hot tub.
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The Fort's Honeymoon Suite also boasts views across Fischer's Pan as well as fireplace, air-conditioning, minibar, with the added luxury of a lounge, TV, inside and outside showers, an outside bath and wood-fired hot tub. Heaven on earth!
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The Fort's Sultan Suite is situated on the first floor in the main Fort complex and has commanding views across the waterhole and Fischer's Pan. It has a bathroom with an inside bath as well as a balcony.
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Property Facilities
Bar, Conference Centre, Internet Access, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Meal on Request, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Wine Tasting
The Dream Cruiser is Onguma's newest and most unique under the stars sleep-out experience.
Arriving in time to enjoy sundowners and take a tour of your overnight accommodation, this sleep out in the wilderness of the reserve is on our custom built Land Cruiser, featuring a full bathroom on the lower deck and a bedroom with lounge area on the upper deck.
A night on the Dream Cruiser calls for al fresco picnic-style dining is delivered by our chef for you to enjoy as the evening turns to night and the stars dance in all their glory. A ranger is on call via a two-way radio, so make the most of this time and relax in the safety and complete comfort of this unique space.
After a good night's rest, you can enjoy morning tea/coffee with homemade rusks before being collected for breakfast at the lodge.
Onguma's fabulous new water-level hide affords guests a great opportunity to calmly sit and enjoy nature unobserved. Amateur and professional photographers alike love the angles and light from this equipped hide.
There is a small ablution facility nearby, benches from which to view the surroundings and lots of windows and vantage points for creative camera angles.
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Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 35 480 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species ?and even 4 of the Big 5. ?The Reserve boasts over thirty different animal species. Plains game roam freely on the Reserve and predators although not always easy to spot, are nevertheless common residents of the area. Lions and Cheetahs are frequently seen and often heard. There is a healthy black rhino and leopard population and hyenas are also often seen and heard.
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Etosha is a 22 750km² wildlife sanctuary in Namibia – one of Africa’s most stable and accessible countries. Etosha, meaning ‘place of dry water’, and refers to a flat calcrete depression (or pan) of about 5 000km². The ‘Pan’ (overlooked by the Onguma Reserve) provides a great, parched, silver-white backdrop of shimmering mirages to an area of semi-arid savannah grassland and thorn scrub. The pan itself contains water only after very good rains and sometimes for only a few days each year, but is enough to stimulate the growth of a blue-green algae which lures thousands of flamingos.
Africa takes on a new perspective when you experience it on foot as the first explorers did. A bush walk is a unique physical, mental and spiritual adventure through nature. Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the Namibian bush by conducting an early morning leisurely walk accompanied by one of our experienced armed rangers.
?Johan, our resident therapist, is a professional massage therapist with over 15 years experience, having lived and worked at renowned Wellness Centres in Asia and Africa. His passion for and dedication to massage therapy originated in the East, where he was trained and educated from the best teachers in their respective fields. Having the opportunity to spend considerable time with monks in Thailand, has also led him to incorporate focused awareness into his massage therapies.
We offer: - Therapeutic Full Body Massage - 60 min – N$ 850 / 90 min - Lymphatic Drainage Massage - 60 min - Back Neck & Shoulder Massage - 45 min – N$ 600 / 60 min - Head & Face Massage - 45 min - Thai Foot Massage - 45 min - Unique Combination of Therapeutic Massage & Thai Yoga Massage - 90 min
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 13
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Nambwa Tented Lodge | Kwando River
Nambwa Tented Lodge is within the heart of the world's largest conservation area, the KAZA region and is one of only two lodges uniquely situated inside the Bwabwata National Park.
The Lodge offers ten luxurious tents nestled high in the majestic Jackalberry, Sausage and Knobthorn trees. Respecting the elephants' right of way, the lodge is built in exquisite comfort above the African wildlife. An entirely authentic walkway joins these luxurious tented suites of exquisite comfort, tastefully decorated where natural colors evoke a gentle balance of serenity. The decadently spacious tented suites open completely and emanate a feeling of vastness. From the privacy of your large open-air deck watch the sky illuminate with hues of purple and amber and reenergize for the days adventure ahead.
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Nambwa ActivitiesAn Exhilarating Game Walk
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesTented Luxury Suite at Dusk
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesView from Main Deck
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesLodge Front View
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesDining with the vast floodplains beyond
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesSundowner at Horseshoe - Bwabwata National Park
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesNambwa Tented Suite
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesElephants departing after their visit to Nambwa
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesWalkway to the Luxury Suite
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Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesThe drive into Nambwa
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesThe elephants always have right of way at Nambwa
Nambwa Tented LodgeCredit: African Monarch LodgesUp close & personal with the elephants at Nambwa
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesBwabwata National Park is known for its massive herds of elephants
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesOur guides share their traditional knowledge with our guests
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesBush breakfasts are prepared for those special occasions
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesBreakfast can be served on the boat while meandering down the Kwando River
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesBreakfast Buffet on the Boat
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesSundowners whilst cruising along the Kwando
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesBoat cruises with vistas across the floodplains
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesHot muffins and aromatic coffee served during the morning game drive
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesThe hand wash ritual at African Monarch Lodges
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesAlways a refreshing welcome cloth after every activity
Nambwa ActivitiesCredit: African Monarch LodgesNambwa towering above these Gentle Giants
Nambwa Private LunchCredit: African Monarch LodgesLunch served in the treetops overlooking the floodplains
Nambwa Private Deck DinnerCredit: African Monarch LodgesDinner served overlooking the floodplains
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Nambwa Luxury Tented Suite
Beautifully appointed luxurious suites of 110 square meters. Each suite includes a private spacious viewing deck, a private lounge, double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bath and shower, personal laptop safe, mosquito netting around the bed, power sockets to charge electronics, complimentary sherry, raised walkways to main lodge, and laundry service.
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Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Night Drives, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cultural Tours, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Hiking, River Cruises, Walks (Guided)
Morning or Afternoon Boat Cruises take you drifting down the unspoilt Kwando River. You may opt for morning or afternoon boat cruises.
You may wish to enjoy your breakfast on the boat while meandering down the Kwando.
The early morning suns rays reflect off the waters edge, the soothing sound of the water as it is gently broken by the bow of the boat cutting through the waters surface. Our guides steer the boats past varied landscapes of papyrus islands and reed floodplains and get within respectful distances of hippos, crocodiles, other mammals and the varied bird species this area is known for. An informative, yet soulful experience on waterways similar to that of the Okavango Delta.
Morning or afternoon Game Drives within the Bwabwata National Park.
As dawn breaks or the afternoon shadows lengthen our game drives depart to discover the unknown behind every bend within the Bwabwata National Park, uniquely located within the largest Conservation area in the World. Our guides find the perfect stop to disembark and setup the morning coffee or sundowner refreshment in true legendary African style.
Duration: 3 hours
"As the midday sun retreats and the afternoon shadows lengthen we depart on a journey, an adventure to discover the unknown behind every bend. Observing every branch for a rare endemic bird, to be rewarded instead by an elusive leopard. The silence broken by the deep low rumble vibrating through the bush, which could only belong to a large herd of elephants. Out of nowhere they appear with a focused determination towards the life-giving water up ahead. Knuckles white, as I grip the seat of the game viewer, relishing the moment as a highlight of my journey through Africa."
Walking Safaris are an incredible way to experience the bush in a more personal and energetic way.
Our local guides take great delight in sharing their ancestral repertoire of medicinal uses of the flora along the way and their tales of the wild and their upbringing in this area. It is an experience, which connects and grounds any participant to our Earth.
As we are in a truly natural environment with lion, buffalo, elephants, leopard and other wildlife roaming these plains freely, we discourage guests under the age of 12.
An exclusive evening drive to view the nocturnal wildlife after your sundowner stop back to the Lodge.
A Boat cruise from the Lodge to Sijwa Island, where the Sijwa host will meet our guests and guide them through the project which was established by African Monarch Lodges as part of its endeavor to be sustainable and give back to the community and conservation by protecting the natural resources and developing the local community through a biodiverse economy. It is here where guests will be entertained and be enriched with local culture as they partake in a visit to the cultural village. A walk through the permaculture plants, recycling workshops where waste such as plastic, glass and cans are turned into beautiful artefacts for sale. Guests can buy and plant trees from our indigenous tree nursery to offset their carbon emissions at the project.
The Sijwa Project has a broad vision of empowering the local community by creating jobs, preserving traditional knowledge, teaching skills and conserving the surrounding environment through a variety of proposed activities. With the highest rate of unemployment in Namibia found in the Zambezi Region, the owners of African Monarch Lodges, carefully structured a project that will address some of these problems through a holistic approach. This bold project is multi-faceted and in the end self-sufficient. The Sijwa Project is the re-purposing and re-inventing of all recyclable waste from the African Monarch Lodges and from the local community, into exquisite saleable craft and art. It’s an organic permaculture nursery to supply food for local people and lodge guests (mitigating the air and road miles lodge food usually travels). It’s also a cultural village, artisanal skills training center, a beehive project, a free-range egg scheme and a junior ranger-training venue. Plus, it’s an indigenous tree nursery for visitors to buy and plant a tree to offset their carbon footprint, looked after by a local ‘tree guardian’.
We set a magical bush brunch on a private island under majestic trees which creates an authentic African Experience. Our Chef prepares eggs and bacon on the fire and an elaborate continental buffet is served.
Our management and staff take great pleasure in setting up these special experiences in the bush for our guests who are on honeymoon or celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary as well as for private parties or families travelling together.
For those specials occasions or celebrations we create the perfect experience at sunset at a prime location inside the park.
The famous Horseshoe Lagoon, with its vast herds of elephants is the most sought after spot for a sundowner and fresh homemade healthy snacks after an afternoon’s game drive. The evening’s warm starter is served whilst sitting barefoot in the sand soaking up the breathtaking sunsets together with hippos and large herds of elephants silhouetted over the water. An exclusive night drive, while viewing the nocturnal wildlife, takes you back home where a delicious meal awaits your guest.
Nothing tops a secluded personalized picnic under the canopy of majestic trees in the wild. A bottle of sparkling wine and a freshly prepared organic spread from our kitchen will set the scene for a truly spectacular vintage picnic safari.
Whether you are curious to explore ways to live a more mindful life, whether you would like to compliment your travels with time to rest and rejuvenate or you are a well-practised Yogi seeking to further your own practice - take part in one of our yoga retreats in the heart of the world's largest conservation area, exclusively hosted at Nambwa Tented Lodge. Please contact us to receive a complete itinerary of yoga retreats on offer.
Open Sky Restaurant
The “open to sky” dining with rewarding views to the floodplains below.
Our locally trained Chefs illustrate their artistic flair of local and traditional influences. They delicately prepare ingredients sourced from local subsistence farmers and add spice to these culinary delights to evoke a spark of the art and elegance of fine dining. Guests are encouraged to let us know when they make their reservations if they have any special dietary needs.
For a special occasion we would be delighted to serve a romantic dinner in the privacy of our guests' suite on the vast deck overlooking the river or floodplains beyond.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife