Join us for a luxury break amid the stunning African Savannah. Located just thirty minutes from Windhoek International Airport and nestled in the stunning African bush fields, our Lodge is perfectly situated to start or finish your trip to Namibia. With a range of enjoyable activities available, including Carnivore Feeding Tours and Cheetahs Up Close you are sure to enjoy an unforgettable African holiday with us. The only charity lodge in Namibia, N/a’an ku sê Lodge is crafted from ecologically clean material including solid logs and glass to complement N/a’an ku sê’s beautiful wilderness setting. Guests will find six luxurious, individual chalets and a tranquil dining area with stunning views, bar and swimming pool. There are also five beautifully appointed and fully equipped holiday houses available for hire. The Lodge also provides a breathtaking backdrop for weddings and conferences. Our Lodge is a not for profit eco-tourism destination, where all profits are directed straight back into supporting our charitable projects.
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Naankuse Lodge Swimming Pool
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Grass, wooden logs, stones, mohair together with extravagant linen and bedding are a unique combination. Rooms boast large twin beds, air-conditioning, in-suite bathrooms and each has its own private veranda with views overlooking the beautiful bush veldt.
Each of our six luxurious en-suite chalets is a delightful blend of rich ethnicity and modern luxury and offers a secluded retreat from the ruggedness of Africa. All rooms are lavishly appointed and have been designed to offer total privacy.
Family Villa
Families or groups of friends can choose to book one of our stunning and individual houses available. Located near to the main lodge, each house has its own plot, luxury fitted kitchen, lounge area and veranda with stunning views across the veld. Guests in our holiday homes can still enjoy delicious, freshly cooked meals and all the facilities at our lodge, including our swimming pool and bar. You can also choose for the lodge to deliver dinner straight to your house or cook or have your own braai.
Our villas have been designed with immaculate attention to detail to create a feeling of natural beauty and comfort. The villas incorporate the ethnic and rustic atmosphere of Africa, while offering the ultimate in indulgent accommodation. Each villa is under a thatch roof that exudes embracing warmth in winter and coolness in summer. Grass, wooden logs, stones, and mohair together with extravagant linen and bedding are a unique combination that complements the lodge experience.
We have 2 bedroomed, 3 bedroomed and 4 bedroomed villa’s. Some bathrooms are en-suite and some are separate bathrooms. The beds are either double or single beds.
Our holiday homes are not just perfect for families or groups of friends, but we can also offer the villas for 2 guests if the lodge is fully booked.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Chapel, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Massages, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Museums, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Squash Court, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting
During the two and half hours drive you will visit our baboons, caracals, lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and leopards. Watch them being fed by our experienced guides while they explain how these carnivores came to live on this reserve. Followed by a scenic drive with a good chance of spotting some of the other wildlife. This is not just a great way to learn about these amazing animals and how they behave in the wild, it is also a great up close photo opportunity.
A superb introduction to conservation and the work we do here at N/a'an ku sê.
(Pre-bookings Necessary)
This academy is a joint venture between the N/a’an ku sê Foundation and the Nyae Nyae Conservancy. It aims to serve as a reciprocal training venture where visiting San groups from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy stay at N/a’an ku sê to display their cultural heritage and skills to visitors.
Take the opportunity to visit the San Bushmen in their traditional village and witness their ancient culture and traditions first hand. The San will show you plants they use for medicinal purposes, how they make fire and set traps, tell you how they hunt and regale you with stories, song and dance.
Take a walk with our habituated caracal and our guides. During this walk you will get to see how these animals behave in the wild, stalking birds and small mammals as they regain their natural instincts and hone their hunting skills. You will also experience the serenity of the Namibian veld and no doubt be accompanied by a wide variety of bird species.
Follow in Marlice’s footsteps and get an intimate view of the workings of a wildlife reserve and sanctuary. On this in-depth activity you will gain insight into the real N/a’an ku sê world and the inner workings of sanctuary life and the myriad of animal species currently being cared for. Enter the riveting world of research carried out at N/a’an ku sê, and gain intimate knowledge into the field of human-carnivore conflict mitigation. Become smitten with our gorgeous sanctuary orphans and bond with the baby baboons (there’s nothing like it). Become fully immersed in Marlice’s magical world!
(Pre-bookings Necessary)
Experience the wonders of our wildlife from a saddle! There’s nothing quite like it. A two hour
horse ride through the bush will give intermediate and advanced riders the unique chance to
observe our wild game closer than ever before – and you may even be lucky enough to ride
amongst our gorgeous giraffe family. Our experienced coordinator will provide you with all of
the necessary safety equipment and will guide you on a fabulous afternoon.
Meet our playful primates and experience the joys of monkey fun on a not-to-be-missed baboon walk. All of our baboons came to N/a’an ku sê either after losing their mums (Namibia’s Chacma baboons are tragically persecuted on an almost daily basis), or having been rescued from situations of abuse. Our baboon buddies adore the interaction and bounding through the bush on their daily walks. Why not join in and get to know firsthand just how incredible these animals are?
Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enter N/a’an ku sê’s very own “Meerkat Manor”, and spend a magical two hours witnessing the delightful antics of the bushveldt’s most beloved residents. Meerkats are early risers, emerging from their dens from approximately 6.15AM. Hence you will be met at the main lodge building and then it’s off to enter a madcap meerkat world on N/a’an ku sê’s picturesque reserve. *Please note that even though we always do our utmost to ensure significant meerkat sightings, the animal kingdom plays by its own rules, thus sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Habituated cheetahs have lost their fear of humans – a fear that is crucial in elevating their survival chances in the wild. For this reason, some of the magnificent spotted sprinters at N/a’an ku sê need to remain in captivity, having come to the sanctuary from various conflict situations at very young ages, requiring dedicated care to ensure their survival. At N/a’an ku sê we fully nurture and encourage their natural behaviour, captivity resembling the life of their wild counterparts as closely as possible. Enjoy time with our habituated big cats, in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Simply not to be missed!
Our experienced guides will take you with our well-equipped open game drive vehicles around the
pristine 9,000-hectare reserve, showcasing some of the most incredible wildlife in Africa! Early drives at
sunrise are ideal to observe the Namibian plains waking up, while evening drives reveal the elusive
beauty of the nocturnal savannah. An experience that you will never forget…
The Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê is home to the Shiloh Wildlife Sanctuary, a valuable center aiming for caring rhinos or elephants that have been injured or orphaned in poaching incidents. Enter this wildlife animal clinic managed by the N/a’an ku sê Foundation and discover the incredible work of passionate vets who are rescuing and taking care of endangered animals.
Put your hat on, pull up those sleeves and jump on the back of the bakkie. We are going to
feed the rhinos! Get on the back of the bakkie and drive to the shed, load your own lucerne
bail, about 6-8 bails will be loaded & continue to the feeding spot. Watch while feeding take
place, about 11-13 rhinos will be fed at once.
When it comes to feeding the soul, our team of passionate chefs will prepare Euro-African dishes to entice the palette and uplift the spirit. Whether it's a wake-me-up breakfast, picnic in the veldt, dinner under the stars, we will be ready to look after your every culinary need. For functions we can accommodate any need including sit-down dinners, braai’s, luncheons, buffets or cocktail and canapé functions.
Our restaurant is open and welcome to day visitors, with our Sunday buffet lunch a popular choice for those living or travelling through Windhoek.
The N/a’an ku sê Activity Centre, a modest and intimate venue for day visitors. The Activity Centre caters to a myriad of groups, from families and children, to students and corporate executives. Guests can choose to simply cool off and relax by the swimming pool, or indulge in an exquisite menu which will set your taste buds alive.
And, for an authentic N/a’an ku sê experience, book your spot on a carnivore feeding tour, cheetah walk or any other activity.
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Desert Hills Lodge | Sossusvlei
Nestled in the Naukluft mountains with an unspoiled and uninterrupted panoramic view of the Namib Desert, a mere 19 Km from the Sesriem turn-off, the gateway to Sossusvlei. Desert Hills Lodge consists of 20 twin en-suite luxury thatched and air-conditioned chalets. All the chalets are built in such a way as to ensure total privacy and tranquility for each and everyone of our guests. Desert Hills Lodge has a restaurant, fully licensed bar, wine cellar, and a deck pool with an outside barbeque area and a fire pit.
Desert Hills is the perfect place to use as a base for exploring the area or spending time in its serenity and think the thoughts you’ve forgotten to think. Sossusvlei and Sesriem is a stone throw away and top of your day with delectable cheese and wine in the cellar, a heavenly sundowner, glorious dining, and the kind of sleep Morpheus would be proud of.
With its extensive, unique and creatively entertaining Restaurants, Bars, Deli, Lobby-Lounge, Sea Facing Terraces, Beach Kiosk and state of the art Conference & Banqueting Center, all set on the Mole, a historic and iconic site surrounded by Ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is a social epicenter and destination in itself for all visitors to and residents of Swakopmund. Its architectural inspiration finds its roots deep in Namibian-German history and reflects this in a tasteful contemporary manner. The interiors are residential in nature, and the brief to all designers involved was to create a non-hotel, hotel. One as charming and welcoming as the town it is located in. Simply very warm and comfortable, and as they say in German: “gemütlich” providing a genuine “sense-of-place” atmosphere adding to any Namibian visit. Arriving at the Strand is a dramatic experience as one passes through its 13m high and 9m wide Ocean View Atrium which travels right through the Hotel offering sea views at either end. Off this Atrium Lobby is Reception, consisting of three individual desks and an inviting open fireplace which rounds off the residential feel and warm welcome.
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Strand Hotel SwakopmundExterior - Ocean view
Strand Hotel SwakopmundStandard Double Room
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Strand Hotel SwakopmundLuxury Double Room
Strand Hotel SwakopmundLuxury Family Room
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Strand Hotel SwakopmundJunior Suite 1
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Strand Hotel SwakopmundJunior Suite Bathroom
Strand Hotel SwakopmundLuxury Suite
Strand Hotel SwakopmundLuxury Suite Lounge
Strand Hotel SwakopmundPresidential Suite Bedroom
Strand Hotel SwakopmundPresidential Suite Lounge
Strand Hotel SwakopmundPresidential Suite Dinning Room
Strand Hotel SwakopmundPresidential Suite Bathroom
Strand Hotel SwakopmundEntrance Atrium
Strand Hotel SwakopmundBrewer & Butcher
Strand Hotel SwakopmundBrewer & Butcher
Strand Hotel SwakopmundFarmhouse Deli
Strand Hotel SwakopmundFarmhouse Deli
Strand Hotel SwakopmundOcean Cellar
Strand Hotel SwakopmundOcean Cellar
Strand Hotel SwakopmundAtlantic Spa
Strand Hotel SwakopmundAtlantic Spa @ night
Strand Hotel SwakopmundAtlantic Gym
Strand Hotel SwakopmundAtlantic Gym Sauna
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Panoramic and sliding windows with views of the beach (55 rooms) or gardens (17 rooms). Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower, single vanity and separate toilet. All Standard Rooms are designed to accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 child in a cot.
Panoramic and sliding windows with views of the gardens. Each has an en-suite bathroom with shower, single vanity and separate toilet. All Standard Family Rooms are designed to accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 child up to the age of 10 years old
Rooms offer sliding door with "step-out" balcony and beach view. The bathroom, with shower and separate toilet feature double his and her vanities. All All Luxury Rooms accommodate families of maximum two adults and 1 child up to 10 years.
Suites offer sliding door with "sit-on" balcony and sea view. Open-plan lounge and bedroom. Suites have bathroom with shower, bath separate toilet and feature double vanities. Junior Suites accommodate of maximum 2 adults and 2 children up to 10.
Suites offer a sliding door with "sit-on" balcony and sea view. Open-plan lounge, dining room and separate bedroom. Suites have a bathroom with shower, baths, vanities and separate toilet. Luxury Suites accommodate max 2 adults and 2 children up to 10.
View of Main beach, sliding door lead out on to a terrace. Separate large master bedroom, fireplace, tea & coffee station, TV, walk in dressing room, executive desk and a bathroom with full bath, separate toilet and a double vanity. No kids are allowed in the Presidential Suite.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Gym, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fireplace, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Beach, Boat Cruises, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours, Hot Air Ballooning, Marine Adventures, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, Sky Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court
Activities & Attractions
Our front Desk, will help Guests plan their activities in Swakopmund ensuring they experience and enjoy all on offer in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and along this exciting and very unique Southern Atlantic coastline and neighbouring Namib Desert. Their sole objective is making sure that every guest's stay is personalised and filled with interesting, exciting, educational and cultural activities and adventures.
It provides: * Airline Re-confirmations * Car & Bicycle Hire * Transfer Arrangements * Restaurant Reservations * Shopping Advice & Information * Personalised Consultation
A Micro-brewery, Beer garden, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge with open fireplace, sea-facing terrace with two "Boma" fire pits and a fireplace. An a la carte Restaurant menu for Lunch, Dinner and Bar Snacks specializing in Namibian, German and other meat dishes and featuring its own "craft" beer and on site Micro-brewery. An opportunity to experience the actual brewing process.
A Delicatessen Retail Shop and Bistro style Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bakery and sea-facing terrace. An all-day a la carte Restaurant menu - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cakes, Pastries, Sandwiches, Brotchen, Teas and Coffees.
Seafood Restaurant and Oyster & Wine Bar with sea-facing terrace specializing in all the Ocean has to offer including Namibian Oysters and Sushi or Sashimi and a vast selection of wines from the cellar served by the glass, carafe or bottle. A special and unique feature is its Show-Kitchin where diners sit at a counter watching the Chefs in action. An a la carte Restaurant menu - Lunch, Dinner and Seafood Bar Snacks.
Located privately just off the Lobby Lounge with open fireplace, Bar and sea-facing terrace serves Cocktails, Drinks, Teas and Coffee with light hot & cold snacks, sandwiches, salads and a variety of cakes and pastries. Open from early morning till night.