River Crossing Lodge | Windhoek
“Feel the pulse of the city from the heart of the bushveld.” River Crossing is located approximately 5 km from Windhoek —only a five minute drive from the city centre. Perched atop a koppie on a pristine 6,500 hectare reserve, the lodge offers sweeping views and unforgettable sunsets.
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Our twenty chalets are equipped with air-conditioner units, satellite TV, a tea and coffee station, a mini-bar fridge with complementary bottled water, a private balcony with gorgeous views of the surrounds and an en`suite bathroom. Six of our chalets offer beautiful sunset views over the city, whilst the other fourteen chalets have exquisite sunrise views of the Moltkeblick.
Two of the chalets have been designed with honeymooners in mind and have baths instead of showers of course all rooms have the feather duvets wrapped in 100% cotton...
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Foam Mattress, Fridge, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Queen Bed, Satellite / Cable TV, Tea / Coffee
Our twenty chalets are equipped with air-conditioner units, satellite TV, a tea and coffee station, a mini-bar fridge with complementary bottled water, a private balcony with gorgeous views of the surrounds and an en`suite bathroom. Six of our chalets offer beautiful sunset views over the city, whilst the other fourteen chalets have exquisite sunrise views of the Moltkeblick.
A tripleroom is possible for two parents sharing with one child, or even two small kids.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Foam Mattress, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed
Property Facilities
Bar, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Electrical Outlets, Fridge, Laundry Service (Available), Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request
Activities on Site
Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, General Sightseeing, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Museums
Activities on the Reserve
The game drives morning and afternoon are engaging with superb views, varied flora and abundant game. Nineteen different species roam the reserve, including roan, sable, giraffe and wildebeest, leopard and cheetah are also seen from time to time.
The reserve can also be explored on foot while accompanied by one of our guides or on your own.
Existing roads and game tracks make the going easier on foot. The reserve is very hilly, so a basic level of fitness is required.
Mountain bike enthusiasts are welcome to bring their own bikes to self-explore the terrain and its challenges. Horses are also a very eco-friendly way of exploring the lie of the land... quiet and un-invasive allowing guests to get a lot closer to the game than in a vehicle.
If the bush does not interest you then, there is Windhoek City with its many malls, shops and markets where you can shop till you drop!
River Crossing Restaurant
Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am; lunch is served from 12pm to 3pm and dinner is served from 6pm to 9pm
Lunch is a light al-a-carte menu, dinner is a three course limited a-l-a-carte menu (not necessary to book all three courses)
We serve international cuisine. We cater to all special dietary requests – always great to know in advance.
Ambience of the restaurant is traditional farm style with a great deck and wrap around veranda for awesome views.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
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4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Cycling, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wildlife
The Desert Grace Gondwana Collection Namibia | Solitaire
Graceful spaces and gracious hospitality imbue this modern lodge with its elegance of yesteryear, spirited character and refreshingly stylish interior. Sip on a pink gin while appreciating the expansive desert scenery from one of the 24 bungalows, each with its own plunge pool.
Location: 60 km north of Sesriem on the C 19 (Sossusvlei Area).
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The Desert Grace
Enjoy the elegance of this Namib Desert oasis, built from desert sand, and punctuated with turquoise pools and modern architecture. Rooms have a mini bar, air conditioner, mini fridge, bathroom facilities and twin beds.
Enjoy the elegance of this Namib Desert oasis, built from desert sand, and punctuated with turquoise pools and modern architecture. Rooms have a mini bar, air conditioner, mini fridge, bathroom facilities and 4 beds.
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, BEE Compliant, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Licensed, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Vanity Cabinet, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
General Sightseeing, Safaris, Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Discover the fossilised dunes, the red dunes above the plateau and the many other wonders of the Namib Desert on this drive around the Gondwana Namib Park
Experience the Namib Desert on foot on our self-guided walks of 3km, 5km and 7km. Please enquire at the reception.
Ready for a thrilling but safe experience? Join our guided night walk (3km) with UV light and a laser pointer after dinner. May only be booked directly at the lodge.
Enjoy a guided half-day excursion to highest dunes on Earth at Sossusvlei. They form part of the spectacular Namib Sand Sea, which was declared a World Heritage site in 2013. Including brunch, pre-booking is essential.
The Desert Grace
Treat yourself to desert elegance and an extra touch of grace!
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 24
Special Interests: Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia | Swakopmund
Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, Gondwana’s Delight Swakopmund is a fresh breeze in the desert. A refreshing, relaxing, modern, light and airy establishment to uplift and inspire. Effortless and comfortable, with the distinctively warm and welcoming Gondwana service and charm, your stay is always a memorable experience.
Location: Corner of Theo-Ben Guriab Avenue and Nathaniel Maxuilili Street in Swakopmund.
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The family rooms are loft rooms, with twin beds downstairs and twin beds upstairs. All rooms are equipped with an air-conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, fridge, hairdryer and a safe. Rooms are en-suite.
These rooms have twin beds. All rooms are equipped with an air-conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, fridge, hairdryer and a safe. Rooms are en-suite.
These rooms are situated on lower level of the hotel, facing the inside courtyard. They each have twin beds. All rooms are equipped with an air-conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, fridge, hairdryer and a safe. Rooms are en-suite.
These rooms are situated on second level of the hotel, facing the street side of the hotel. They each have twin beds. All rooms are equipped with an air-conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, fridge, hairdryer and a safe. Rooms are en-suite.
This rooms are situated on lower level of the hotel. The room has twin beds. All rooms are equipped with an air-conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryer and a safe. The ensuite bathroom has both a shower and a bath.
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, BEE Compliant, Children Friendly, Conference Centre, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Licensed, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable TV, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Television, Twin Bed, Wardrobe
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Art Galleries, Beach, Boat Cruises, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Jet Skis, Kayaking / Paddling, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Mini Golf, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Paragliding, Quad Biking, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Scenic Flights, Sea Kayaking, Sky Diving, Surfing, Tennis Court, Windsurfing
The Delight Swakopmund Activities
Activities to be advised at the Hotel. We gladly assist you with bookings for activities or dinner.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 55
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports
Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve
Not only is Okonjima a luxury lodge, but it is also home to The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organisation, committed to long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. A visit to Okonjima will give you an opportunity to witness some of AfriCat's work. The Plains Camp design honours the Okonjima cattle-farming history. In the early 1920’s, Okonjima became a cattle farm and was bought by Val (VJ) & Rose Hanssen in 1970. They were well-established Brahman breeders and continued to farm cattle until the need for solutions to increasing livestock losses became pertinent and post-independence interest in Namibia as a tourist destination, escalated. In 1993, the herds of Brahman and Jersey cattle were sold, changing the face of Okonjima as well as that of Carnivore Conservation! The OKONJIMA activities include tracking rehabilitated carnivores on foot; visiting the AfriCat Carnivore Care & Information Centre; tracking leopards from a game–viewing vehicle. OKONJIMA also offers a guided Bushman Trail. Birding and Game drives are offered on request and if guests stay longer than 2 days.
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Barn Entrance
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View Room
Barn terrace by night
Barn terrace by day
Restaurant area
View across the Okonjima Plains
Curio Shop
Standard Room
14 Standard Rooms, with a view across the Okonjima plains.
Each room has a small veranda, a wheel-chair friendly ramp and the rooms are set 15m - 20m apart.
The rooms each have 2 double beds, a mini-fridge for own use, a coffee/tea station, 2 roof-fans, twin basins and a large shower, a safe for valuables and a telephone to contact reception.
10 View Rooms, upmarket, exclusive and spacious, with a view across the Okonjima plains.
Each room has a large veranda, a wheel-chair friendly ramp and the rooms are set 25m - 75m apart.
The rooms each have 2 double beds, a desk and comfortable reading chair, a large veranda, a mini-fridge for own use, a coffee/tea station, 2 roof-fans, twin basins and a large, twin shower, a safe for valuables and a telephone to contact reception.
The new, exclusive View Rooms are more spacious than the Standard Rooms and are set further apart, providing more privacy.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony , Disabled Rooms, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Fridge, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Mountain Biking, Safaris
LEOPARD TRACKING
The Leopard ‘experience’ will take you out into the Okonjima Nature Reserve and will allow you to spend more time with our experienced guides and participate in the research data collection for our long-standing leopard project and newly introduced brown hyaena programme. Some of our adult leopards are radio collared which enables the guides to track them with a specialised telemetry device contributing to frequent viewing, giving visitors an opportunity to observe these magnificent predators in their natural habitat and experience the fascinating behaviour and interactions between these two species while they compete for food. Although this significantly increases the chance of an excellent sighting, it cannot ever be guaranteed as they are wild free-roaming predators.
Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.
RHINO TRACKING on foot: (Specialized Activity) - subject to weather and availability.
On this trail, no telemetry device is used to track the rhino, the guide and guests are joined by our dedicated Okonjima anti-poaching team who have spent many hours, getting to know each individual, dedicating their time towards the fight for the conservation of the rhino in the Okonjima Nature Reserve. This activity can only be booked directly at the Lodge.
BROWN HYAENA TRACKING
This Hyaena ‘experience’ offers more time to appreciate and understand the Okonjima Nature Reserve as a balanced ecosystem, with a focus on the ‘secretly social’ and rare brown hyaena. Since the private nature reserve was primarily established for the conservation of some of our more vulnerable mammal species, it offers an improved opportunity to encounter these relatively rare animals.
PANGOLIN TRACKING on foot: (Specialized Activity) – exclusive for guests staying 2 nights
The choice of going with the researcher or guide, will be determined by circumstances, weather and operations. Sightings are not guaranteed, as this complex, vulnerable species needs a gentle and respectful approach. Tracking on foot will be done in silence and maintaining a discreet distance. The Pangolin tracking is a specialized night/day (seasonal) activity. During the summer months this activity tends to take place between 10pm and 6am and during the winter months from 5pm to 11pm. As this would be the most active period of the day for these mostly nocturnal animals. You will join a guide and tracker on a walking trail in the dark within the 20 000ha Okonjima Nature Reserve. We limit participation to a max of 6 people per pangolin tracking. This gives the client insight into this secret life of the very endangered Ground Pangolin. A flashlight and walking shoes are compulsory.
This activity is reserved for guests that are staying for a minimum of 2 nights with us.
GAME DRIVE
Experienced guides will entertain you with their knowledge, sharing interesting and enlightening information about the history of the Okonjima Nature Reserve and the research gathered over the past 30 years of conservation on Okonjima. On this trail, no telemetry device is used to track any of the carnivores researched by the AfriCat Foundation. Wildlife is the focus of the drive. Visitors are offered insight as our guides attempt to foster a general appreciation of the natural habitat of the Nature Reserve.
Morning activities (seasonal times): Departure 06:00 / 06:30 AM; Return 09:30 / 10:00 AM.
Afternoon activities (seasonal times): Departure: 15:30 / 16:00 PM; Return 19:00 / 19:30 PM.
Into AfriCat – behind the Science will present the current research and conservation work of the AfriCat Foundation. This experience will complement all existing Okonjima activities, offering guests a deeper understanding of the purpose, methods, and importance of AfriCat’s conservation research within the Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Self-guided walking trails for those guests who want to spend some time alone in the solitude of the Okonjima 2000ha wilderness area. Maps available at reception desk.
The Okonjima Plain Camp Barn & Restaurant
The Plains Camp Barn encompasses the reception area, curio shop, a restaurant and dining area. The veranda looks out onto the waterhole.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 30
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
