Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
The family-owned Okonjima Lodge is situated at the foot of the Omboroko Sandstone Mountains amidst acacia thorn fields. It is located halfway between Namibia's capital Windhoek and Etosha National Park - just two and a half hours' drive or a short flight to the reserve's private airstrip. The Okonjima Nature Reserve is also known for frequent sightings of leopards, brown hyenas, and pangolins on its safaris, as well as the AfriCat Foundation.
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 3:00 pm
Check-Out: until 10:00 am
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation offers: Wi-Fi, mobile phone reception, bar, pool, views of a waterhole and the Okonjima plains, covered parking
ACTIVITIES
• Leopard sightings
• Informative guided walk along the Bushman Path
• Nature walks (unguided)
• Birdwatching
ADDRESS
PO Box 793, Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Tel.: +264 67 314 000, emergency No.: +264 81 1276233
Web: www.okonjima.com
CLASSIC ROOMS
The Plains Camp lies within the secluded wilderness area of the Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife with special emphasis on its most endangered species.
Its design honours the founding family, the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a warm dining and lounge area with views over a spectacular waterhole and the Okonjima plains.
The rooms each have 2 double beds, a small veranda, a mini-fridge for own use, a coffee/tea station, roof-fan, en-suite bathroom, a safe for valuables and a telephone to contact reception.
VIEW ROOMS
The Plains Camp lies within the secluded wilderness area of the Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife with special emphasis on its most endangered species.
Its design honours the founding family, the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a warm dining and lounge area with views over a spectacular waterhole and the Okonjima plains.
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 Classic Rooms and are set further apart, providing more privacy.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Internet Access, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Disabled Rooms, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle, Credit Card, Laundry Service, Travel Desk
The Okonjima Nature Reserve sprawls over 200 square kilometres of undulating plains, mountainous outcrops, and riverine thickets, and it is here that leopard (Panthera pardus), the most adaptable of all the wild cats, thrive. Read more about our Leopard Research.
These intelligent, solitary predators occur in high density in the expanse of Okonjima Nature Reserve’s multi-faceted topography. The Reserve’s predator research programme has spanned three decades, and its findings have provided great insight to leopard behavioral patterns as well as offered an upbeat prognosis for a sustainable future for the species in today’s Africa.
A two-day Okonjima stay offers the best chance to view wild leopard in Namibia, as well as those collared for research purposes, in their natural habitats.
The Okonjima Nature Reserve, a huge protected area set amongst the rugged commercial farmlands of central Namibia, comprises a diversified ecosystem representative of both the larger and small mammals of Namibia, as well as most of the country’s endemic birds.
Game drives and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife and, especially, its most protected species.
The Okonjima Nature Reserve is home to, and runs extensive research projects on rare and endangered species, big and small.
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.
THE AfriCat FOUNDATION CARNIVORE CARE & INFORMATION CENTRE (ACCC)
During the visit to AfriCat, visitors will have the opportunity to spend some time at the Carnivore Care & Information Centre, which provides valuable insights into the Foundation's work.
The visit will include a short guided drive to the AfriCat Carnivore Care Centre, where visitors can meet some of the ambassador cheetahs. Our knowledgeable guides will answer questions, explain the Foundation's work with carnivores in Namibia, and help position the vehicle for that perfect photo opportunity.
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.
ENDANGERED SPECIES NATURE DRIVE
This game-drive allows more time to enjoy and understand the Okonjima Nature Reserve as a natural island bound ecosystem. As the private Nature Reserve was established primarily to conserve some of our more threatened mammal species, it provides an increased chance to encounter these relatively rare animals. This is once again assisted by the AfriCat Foundation’s research projects on the shy brown hyaena, bat-eared fox and rhino. There are more than 40 mammal species within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, both large and small as well as a good representation of the typical flora. At the discretion of your guide, there may be the chance to view some of these animals, large or small.
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.
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.
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
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 30
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Alternative Accommodation
Fiume Lodge & Game Farm | Grootfontein
Fiume is owner managed and situated just 35km north from the town of Grootfontein and 3km from the B8. Fiume Lodge is an ideal stopover for traveller’s en-route to the north of Namibia, the Caprivi as well as Botswana and the Viktoria Falls. The lodge´s ideal location also provides easy access to Bushmanland, Khaudom National Park and the Etosha National Park. The lodge is situated on a 1400ha private game farm with more than 10 different big game species and smaller mammal species.
Comfortable accommodation is offered in 9 stylish chalets, all equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, twin-beds and built-in cupboards to lock in valuables for peace of mind. All chalets are furnished with rose wood to create that cosy “warm” feeling people appreciate when traveling far from home. Two chalets are slightly bigger and have their own unique cosy feeling and interior. They can be used as a family unit on request.
Facilities
•9 stylish chalets
•Equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, twin-beds
•Built-in cupboards to lock valuables
•Laundry service only available on a 2 nights stay
•Restaurant, Bar and Pool
•Wi-Fi
Activities:
•Game Drives *pre-bookings only
•Bushmen excursions *pre-bookings only
•“A day in a life of a Namibian Farmer” excursion *pre-bookings only
All rooms are fitted with twin beds, a coffee/tea station, en-suite bathroom and a lockable wardrobe to put your personal belongings, air-conditioning and a hairdryer.
Rooms is fitted with twin beds & 2 small beds for children, a coffee/tea station, en-suite bathroom, a lockable wardrobe to put your personal belongings, air-conditioning and a hairdryer.
Property Facilities
Bar, Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Services
Credit Card
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Divava Okavango Resort & Spa | Divundu
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
The Divava Okavango Resort & Spa in the Bagani area near Divundu is Namibia's hidden wildlife paradise in the Kavango region. The resort is located on the banks of the Okavango River, right next to the Popa Falls. With the mighty Okavango River and the abundance of wildlife, guests are invited to enjoy the beauty of nature and luxury in the bush.
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 14:00
Check-Out: until 10:00
Included: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation offers: Bar, Pool, Spa, Sauna, Restaurant
ACTIVITIES
- Birdwatching
- Boat trips, fishing
- Canoeing
- Game drives, safaris, wildlife tours
ADDRESS
District Road C48 Bagani Area, Divundu, Namibia
Tel.: +264-(0)66-259005
Website: https://www.divava.com/en/
GPS: -18.115315, 21.588776
Luxury Twin Room
Divava Okavango Resort & Spa offers 20 luxury air-conditioned, spacious chalets with large, private decks.
The chalets are located on a high riverbank, offering incredible views of the Okavango River.
The chalets have a bath, indoor and outdoor shower, double vanity, separate toilet, air-conditioning, 2 large 3/4 beds, mini-bar fridge, telephone, hair dryer, mosquito nets, tea and coffee station and a safe for valuables.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card, Room Service
Visit a Traditional Village nearby Divava Okavango Resort.
The Kavango inhabitants will welcome visitors to their village and show how they grow crops, prepare food and drinks and much more. Visitors will learn about their culture and watch their traditional dances.
This amazing National Park is only at 10 minutes drive from Divava Okavango Resort and offers guests a very good chance to spot four out of the Big Five!
Elephants, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard are very present in this park and easy to spot. This park is much smaller then the Etosha National Park and perfect to visit for only a few hours. Visiting Mahangu National Park is an absolute must! Visitors can do it with their own car and follow the roadsigns or take a guided tour with on of Divava Okavango's game drive vehicles.
Discover the Okavango River and its surroundings on one of Divava Okavango's boat cruises.
Explore the river on either a small or large boat, heading down stream where you will see Hippo, Crocodile, an enormous variety of Birdlife and much more! The guide will tell you everything you wish to know about the amazing nature and wildlife in and around the river.
Just before sundown the cruise will head up stream from the Resort, to the Popa Falls to watch the sunset with some refreshments and snacks.
Fishing is another fun and unique activity at Divava Okavango Resort! Go out on the mighty Okavango River for a few hours and catch some on the world’s most unique species like Tigerfish, Tilapia and Catfish!
The Buffalo Game Park is possibly less well-known than the Mahango National Park but also definitely worth a visit.
The park has many narrow roads some of which may not be accessible year-round, as the Okavango can break its banks if we experience a good rainy season.
You might see Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo, Crocodiles, Roan Antelope or one of the almost 400 bird species that have been recorded in West Caprivi.
The Popa Falls only qualify as a 'water fall' in Namibia, which has the distinction of being the driest country in Southern Africa. The Popa Falls is about 1.2km wide, and has a total drop off of about 4 meters.
However, this stunning setting creates the perfect ambience for a sun-downer boat cruise or island lunch.
The sound of the Popa Falls can be heard from Resort and provides the ideal soundtrack while relaxing in the Spa or enjoying dinner at the Restaurant.
Divava Okavango Resort Restaurant
Divava Okavango Resort Restaurant offer variety of cuisine with an African touch (buffet and à la carte)
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Alternative Accommodation
Hakusembe River Lodge | Rundu
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
Once you reach the end of the winding gravel road, you will be greeted by the sight of the lush Hakusembe River Oasis. Green lawns, majestic trees, and a collection of thatched chalets along the riverbank. As you sit on the floating deck, absorbing the tranquility accompanied by bird songs and the gentle lapping of the water, all the worries of the world seem to vanish.
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 15:00h
Check-Out: until 11:00h
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, WIFI, Laundry Service, Cold Water Pool
Additional: Airport Shuttle from Rundo Airport available
ACTIVITIES
- Sunset Boat Cruise
- Morning Boat Cruise for Bird Lovers
- Fishing Excursion
ADDRESS
Kanzoni, Owamboland, Namibia, Access via Hakusembe River Road, Namibia
Tel.: +264 (0)84 000 7370
Web.: www.gondwanacollection.com/accommodation/hakusembe-river-lodge
GPS: S 17˚ 51.033 E 19˚ 40.287
Each bungalow offers en suite bathroom (shower) facilities, mosquito nets, air conditioning, coffee/tea station, minibar, room safe for valuables, overlooking the Okavango River
Each bungalow offers en suite bathroom (shower) facilities, mosquito nets, air conditioning, coffee/tea station, minibar, room safe for valuables, overlooking the Okavango River
Each bungalow offers en suite bathroom (shower) facilities, mosquito nets, air conditioning, coffee/tea station, minibar, room safe for valuables, overlooking the Okavango River. Furnished with 1 double, 3 single beds especially for families
This family bungalow is on the banks of the Okavango River, with 2 double rooms, a loft with 2 beds, 2 bathrooms (shower). Facilities include air conditioning and room safe for valuables.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Services
Credit Card
Experience the waterworld of the Kavango on a romantic boat trip as the sun goes down; incl. ½ bottle of champagne per person
Experience catching one of the strongest fighting fresh water fish in the world. 2 persons per boat. Lost lures to be replaced at Lodge, drinks not included. The fishing licence is not included in the rate. Please bring your own fishing licence as licences cannot be obtained at the lodge until further notice.
We will gladly submit a detailed offer for a tailor-made excursion for the enthusiastic fishermen. Available on request.
Hakusembe River Lodge Restaurant
Hakusembe River Lodge Restaurant
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Birding, Fishing, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Onguma Tented Camp | Onguma Game Reserve
In the local Herero language, Onguma means, "the place you don't want to leave." With a stunning main building and seven tents providing private, exclusive accommodation, Onguma Tented Camp, certainly lives up to its name.
Like the bush where soft air blows against sharp thorns, Onguma Tented Camp is a study in contrasts. Textures such as stone, suede, linen and steel create a setting that is sleek and modern but also inherently of the earth. Inspired by a photograph of an Oryx on Etosha's Fisher's Pan, the interior echoes the colours of its natural surrounds. Grey, charcoal, black, white, and creams, together with a touch of muted or unexpectedly bright green, adds sophistication and earthiness to the atmosphere of this seven tent camp.
The water-level hide will provide hours of game viewing opportunities for guests.
Onguma Game Reserve now offers guests an opportunity to start their safari from the moment they touch down at the private airstrip!
Luxury Safari Tent
The Luxury Safari Tents are situated around the waterhole, and each is equipped with evening breeze air-conditioning, an indoor and outdoor shower, a bath and wood-fired hot tub.
The tea & coffee station has been revamped and features a large SMEG fridge with state of the coffee station.
Free Wi-Fi is available to guests as well
Property Facilities
Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours)
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.
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.
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.
Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 34 000 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.
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.
Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 34 000 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.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 7
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Alternative Accommodation
Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia | Etosha South
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
The Etosha Safari Lodge offers breathtaking views of expansive mopane forests. Explore the national park with the knowledgeable guides of the lodge, who are well acquainted with the waterholes and the animals living there. The lodge is a top-notch accommodation, just ten kilometers from the central entrance of the park and a short half-hour drive to the renowned waterhole Okaukuejo.
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 14:00h
Check-Out: until 10:00h
Included: Breakfast
Accommodation offers: Restaurant, Souvenir Shop, Bar, 3 Coldwater Swimming Pools
ACTIVITIES
- Full-day & Half-day Game Drives in Etosha
- Wildlife Observation in Etosha
- Bird Watching
- Guided Hike
ADDRESS
Kunene, Namibia, Etosha, Namibia
Tel.: +264 (0)84 000 7345
Website: www.store.gondwana-collection.com/accommodation/etosha-safari-lodge
GPS: S 19˚ 24.346 E 15˚ 54.603
The rooms are located on a hillock, overlooking magnificent views, with Etosha National Park in the distance. Rooms have twin beds, en suite bathrooms (showers), and a small veranda. All rooms have air-conditioners and complimentary tea/coffee facilities.
The rooms are located on a hillock, overlooking magnificent views, with Etosha National Park in the distance. Rooms are open plan with four beds, en suite bathrooms (showers), and a small veranda. All rooms have air-conditioners and tea/coffee facilities.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card
Explore the national park with our guides who are familiar with the waterholes and the animals that visit them. Let them introduce you to African wildlife from the elevated seat of a game vehicle. Early mornings or late afternoons provide the best game viewing times. And, after Etosha enchantment return to the lodge to dive into the cool waters of the pools. Dine on the veranda under a dome of stars, sit next to a blazing fire or watch the ruby sun sink gracefully into the landscape. Be at peace.
Explore the National Park and its amazing wildlife in a 9-seater game vehicle. Refreshments, snacks, entrance fees to the National Park and passenger liability insurance are included.
Explore the national park with our guides who are familiar with the waterholes and the animals that visit them. Let them introduce you to African wildlife from the elevated seat of a game vehicle. Early mornings or late afternoons provide the best game viewing times. And, after Etosha enchantment return to the lodge to dive into the cool waters of the pools. Dine on the veranda under a dome of stars, sit next to a blazing fire or watch the ruby sun sink gracefully into the landscape. Be at peace.
Explore the National Park and its amazing wildlife in a 9-seater game vehicle. Refreshments, snacks, entrance fees to the National Park and passenger liability insurance are included. Departing morning or afternoon.
Hire our 7-seater VW Kombi for your private game drive in Etosha National Park, equipped with opening side windows, skylight, fridge, drinks and snacks. An unparalleled, social safari experience! (Guide on request at an additional cost)
Etosha Safari Lodge Restaurant
Etosha Safari Lodge Restaurant
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 65
Special Interests: Birding, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Alternative Accommodation
Mowani Mountain Camp | Twyfelfontein
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
The enchanting Mowani Mountain Camp is situated in the untouched wilderness of southern Damaraland amidst gigantic granite boulders. The camp is designed in the style of an African village, perched on a slope with views over the Aba-Huab River and the sandstone formations beyond. The architecture is unique, incorporating the rocks into the construction of the lodge in a fascinating way.
YOUR STAY
Check-In: from 13:00
Check-Out: until 10:00
Included: All meals & all activities
Accommodation offers: Pool with sun deck, lounge, bar, boma area, restaurant
ACTIVITIES
- Game drives
- Visits to Twyfelfontein
- Elephant and dune drives
- Nature walks
- Relaxing by the pool
ADDRESS
D2612, Damaraland, Namibia
Tel.: +264 61 232 009
Web: www.chiwani.com/mowani
A twin bedded room (can be converted into a King bed), with thatched roofs, and canvas front walls that open up to take in the views. The evening breezes keep the camp cooled at night and free-standing fans can assist during the day.
These rooms have a northern view across the valley.
A twin bedded room (can be converted into a King bed), with thatched roofs, and canvas front walls that open up to take in the views. The evening breezes keep the camp cooled at night and free-standing fans can assist during the day.
Standard View Rooms face to the east or north-east and look out over a boulder-strewn valley.
A twin bedded room (can be converted into a King bed), with thatched roofs, and canvas front walls that open up to take in the views. The evening breezes keep the camp cooled at night and free-standing fans can assist during the day.
Superior View rooms are elevated and face west with exceptional panoramic views.
A private, luxury thatched suite with spectacular wrap-around views.
The lounge offers satellite television and soundbar before leading onto an outdoor deck with spectacular sunset views.
Adjacent to the lounge is a bedroom equipped with king size bed, air-conditioning, ensuite bathroom and a large deck featuring an heated splash pool, sala, bath and shower with uninterrupted views.
Limited Wi-Fi, private dining, stocked minibar and laundry included (for stays of 2 nights or longer).
A completely private, luxury, thatched Mini Suite with heated splash pool, cocooned within the rocks.
The lounge features satellite television and stocked minibar, before leading to an air-conditioned king bedded room and an en-suite open air bathroom tucked into the boulders.
Private dining is available either within the suite or on the outdoor decks which are also cocooned within the rocks. Wi-Fi and laundry service included (for stays of 2 nights or longer).
Situated behind large boulders, this west facing room consists of a thatch roof, glass stacking doors, an air conditioned room with king-size bed, ensuite facilities and its own private deck with heated splash pool overlooking the valley below.
Wi-Fi and private dining are available in-room or on the deck.
Being close to the main area, this room is ideal for guests with limited mobility.
Property Facilities
Bar, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Verandah
Services
Credit Card, Room Service
Explore this ancient and arid landscape with your guide on the Nature Drive. Departing early in the morning, the guide will show you that this harsh, dry environment is alive with desert-adapted flora and fauna, and perhaps, if lucky, discover the desert-adapted elephant.
Usually departs at 06h30 and will go out for +/- 4 – 6 hours.
Drinks & snacks are included.
Departing mid-afternoon your guide will take you to explore this diverse landscape of ancient Damaraland, filled with geological wonders and other surprises.
Learn about the fascinating geological formations of Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes, and discover Namibia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein - known for being one of the largest and oldest collections of San rock art engravings in the world!
Usually departs at 15h00 and will last for +/-2 hours. along with seeing Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.
Explore the local area around Mowani Mountain Camp by taking one of the short walking trails around the lodge. There are information points with short paragraphs explaining the nature along these trails, including flora and geological formations.
Should guests want to explore further afield on a longer walk, they are welcome to ask the guides or management - this is dependent on availability.
Sit atop a large rock.
Make yourself comfortable.
Order your drink of choice, or choose from one of the best cocktails or mocktails in Namibia.
Enjoy tasty snacks.
Relax and watch one of the most spectacular and memorable sunsets ever!
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
Lodge
Alternative Accommodation
Swakopmund Luxury Suites | Swakopmund
Swakopmund Luxury Suites offers stylish and modern accommodation situated in the heart of Swakompund. The accommodation is provided in light and airy rooms, all comfortably furnished. Crisp white interior and earthy elements, high quality bedding and stylish en-suite bathrooms define the rooms. All of which include TVs with satellite channels, air-conditioning and tea and coffee-making facilities and the terrace offers a peaceful place for guests to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Breakfast is included and is served at Café Bojo.
At 30sqm, our luxury king room is designed to give guests a touch more room to breathe and unwind. Fully equipped with tea & coffee facilities, two chairs as well as all our standard suite amenities.
For those with little ones or an extra guest, our 34sqm family room is equipped with a sofa bed and lounge in addition to the amenities of our standard suites. The unit has a king bed that can be separated into two single beds and a sofa bed in the room.
40sqm of luxurious splendour await those who wish to indulge in a little extra. Fully equipped with a bath as well as our other standard amenities. The suite has a king-size bed.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Travel Desk
Hoodia Desert Lodge | Sossusvlei
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
The Hoodia Desert Lodge is situated on the banks of the Tsauchab River near Sossusvlei. The 12 air-conditioned tented bungalows offer a comfortable stay with amenities such as air conditioning, a safe, tea and coffee station, outdoor bath, shower, and shaded veranda. The lodge pool invites refreshment, and the viewing platform allows for impressive stargazing in a clear desert night.
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 3:00 pm
Check-Out: until 10:00 am
Included: Breakfast, dinner, as well as lunch on the day of arrival or a packed lunch on the day of departure, guided Sossusvlei excursion including dune picnic lunch
Accommodation offers: Air conditioning, open-air shower, spacious bathtub, coffee station, refrigerator, mosquito net, private shaded deck, pool area, lounge area with fireplace
ACTIVITIES
- Sossusvlei excursion with exclusive "Out of Africa" dune picnic lunch
- Sun Downer Experience (picnic in the dunes)
ADDRESS
C19, Sesriem, Namibia
Tel.: +264 (0) 63 293 298
Web: www.hoodiadesertlodge.com
Twin Room
The 2 Nights includes:Accommodation for 2 nights on DBB
Lunch on day of Arrival or Lunch packs on day of Departure
Guided Sossuslvei Excursion & Fully Inclusive will include:all of the above plus sundowner drive and all house wines/beer/softdrinks
Property Facilities
Bar, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Detached Private Bathroom, Electrical Outlets, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Your Stay
2 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Your Rooms
Alternative Accommodation
Klein-Aus Vista Eagle's Nest Chalets Gondwana Collection Namibia | Aus
Forever landscapes, solitude, silence and sunsets. Klein Aus Vista’s Eagle Nest is a self-catering getaway with eight individually-built rock chalets. Keep to yourself or drive to Desert Horse Inn’s restaurant for delicious fare and congenial company. Return to dream of peace and wake to magnificent sunrise scenery.
Location: 2 km west of Aussm on the B4 (Aus/Wild Horses/Kolmanskuppe/Lüderitz)
This 2 bedroom chalet is linked with a shared lounge with interleading doors. Each bedroom has 2x 3/4 beds, en-suite bathroom with shower. Open plan lounge equipped with kitchen, stocked mini bar, lounge with fireplace, private veranda, outside barbecue.
This open plan chalet has 1x double bed and 1 x single bed, en-suite bathroom with shower. Lounge equipped with kitchen, stocked mini bar, lounge with fireplace, private veranda, outside barbecue.
This open plan chalet has two 3/4 beds, two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower. It is equipped with a kitchen, stocked mini bar, fire place, private veranda and an outside barbecue.
This open plan chalet has 2x 3/4 beds en-suite bathroom with shower. Lounge equipped with kitchen, stocked mini bar, lounge with fireplace, private veranda, outside barbecue.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card
If you want to explore the flora and fauna of the Succulent Karoo desert on your own you have five different hiking trails to choose from. They are well marked and take you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Aus Mountains. Duration: between 2 and 5 hours
These drives in the late afternoon present an opportunity to experience the incredible scenic beauty of Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park at dusk. (min. 3 persons per excursion)
Discover the delights of the desert: guided tours through the impressive scenery of the Succulent Karoo desert.
Lüderitz is just 120 km away and the ghost town of Kolmanskop only 115 km (tar road). Klein-Aus Vista is the ideal starting point for a trip to both places. Only 20 km from Aus, on the way to or back from Lüderitz, visit the Garub water hole where the wild horses and several other animals of the desert plains can be found. The Wild Horses of the Namib have roamed this harsh habitat since 1915 and are an experience one should not miss.
There is a choice of different routes on well-marked trails, varying from 18 km to 35 km - mostly single track trails - recommended for riders with intermediate skills. Dual suspension bikes available for rent.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 7
Special Interests: Cycling, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine
Fish River Lodge | Fish River Canyon
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
Fish River Lodge is the only lodge situated directly at the Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of this natural wonder from here. The 20 private chalets are scattered along the edge of the canyon around the Main Lodge. The beds are positioned facing the majestic gorge, offering guests the best possible views, especially in the morning!
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 14:00h
Check-Out: until 10:00h
Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation offers: Restaurant, Bar, Pool
ACTIVITIES
- Canyon drive
- Hike along the canyon rim
- Scenic sundowner drive
- Canyon full-day hike (available only from April to September)
ADDRESS
Fish River Lodge, Seeheim, Namibia
Tel.: +264 63 683 005
Web: https://fishriverlodge-namibia.com/en/
GPS: S 27 31.640 E 17 32.213
Each chalet has a separate shower, dressing facility, double basins, toilet and fan whilst an additional outdoor shower offers a chance to cool down under the stars on warm nights. An outdoor 'bed' is available to guests who would like...
We do offer family rooms on request,
Please check with reservations at fishriver@journeysnamibia.com for more information.
Each chalet has a separate shower, dressing facility, double basins, toilet and fan whilst an additional outdoor shower offers a chance to cool down under the stars on warm nights. An outdoor 'bed' is available to guests who would like...
We do offer family rooms on request,
Please check with reservations at fishriver@journeysnamibia.com for more information.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
En-Suite, Fan, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Services
Credit Card
This is the only access route by vehicle into the Fish River Canyon. As you journey into the depths of the canyon, you will witness first-hand the millions of years of geological upheaval when the earth’s continents separated and tectonic movement resulted in the formation of the canyon. Petrified rippled mud and glacial deposits, dramatic fault lines, rough limestone and shiny quartzite are but a few of the features you will see along the way. Guides will point out evidence of rhino that once navigated the gorges and pairs of territorial klipspringers as they feast on succulents. The drive ends at the permanent rock pools. Lunch is served before heading back to the Lodge. The duration of the excursion is approximately 7 hours.
Departure time from the Lodge – between 06h00 and 07h00 after an early breakfast | Minimum 2 guests per excursion, maximum 9 per vehicle | 50% discount for children under 12.
These easy unguided walks along the rim of the canyon are best taken early in the morning and late afternoon when the canyon’s shadows and colours are at their most dramatic. Have a closer look at the plants and the birdlife and marvel at the vastness of the landscape and the skies. There are few places left in the world where you can truly be alone and have clean air to breathe and time to reflect. Alone on the rim of the canyon – seize the moment!
Guided walks are also available on request depending on availability of guides.
The late afternoon drive will take you along the top of the plateau with stops at two different viewpoints for you to take photographs and experience the canyon at its most dramatic. Our guide will also explain the geology, flora and fauna along the way before you catch a glimpse of the meandering Fish River below at the last stop. Drinks and snacks will be served.
Departure: 17h00 in winter, 18h00 in summer | Minimum 2 guests per excursion – maximum 9 per vehicle | 50% discount for children under 12.
Full Day Canyon Day Hike
Our guide will help you navigate ‘jelly legs’ gorge from the rim to the upper part of the canyon below. After traversing the rock strewn slopes there is a further descent to permanent rock-pools in the river. A refreshing swim through the craggy gorge gets you well and truly into the heart of the canyon. A picnic lunch is served before hiking back up to the Lodge.
This is a strenuous hike and requires a high level of fitness.
Departure time for this hike of 8-10 hours varies according to the season.
Trainers or hiking boots and a daypack are essential.
Half-Day Canyon Hike
The Half-Day hike takes hikers from the viewpoint into the canyon to a second view point and back up again.
Departure time for this hike of 4-5 hours varies according to the season.
Trainers or hiking boots and a daypack are essential.
The Rim to River Hike and the Canyon Day Hike can only be booked through res2@journeysnamibia.com or fishriver@journeysnamibia.com
The guided route through harsh terrain descends steeply into the canyon via ‘jelly legs gorge’ and up again to the rim. There are no demarcated tracks adding a sense of true adventure to the experience. Whilst this hike requires significant levels of fitness – there is no need to carry heavy backpacks; a canvas bag with your personal belongings will be delivered each day to either Camp Eternity or Camp Edge where you will overnight.
You will pass intriguing desert-adapted quiver trees standing solitary against a fascinating 500 million year old geological fault. Or you might want to stop and watch a herd of the rare Hartman’s zebra as they disappear into a side canyon. On hot days you can cool off in permanent rock pools and swim between the rock faces while a Pied Kingfisher watches from a ledge above.
Camp Eternity and Camp Edge are as evocative as their names suggest. Carefully designed stone gabion shelters merge with the landscape. Meals are served under a trillion stars and when you retire to the comfort of your tent, nature’s elements – either harsh or heavenly – are close by and keep you company through the night.
The Canyon Rim to River Hike includes:
An experienced guide for a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8 guests per group
Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus drinks on the trail
Night 1 at Fish River Lodge, Nights 2 and 3 at Camp Eternity and /or Camp Edge
The Rim to River Hike and the Canyon Day Hike can only be booked through res2@journeysnamibia.com or fishriver@journeysnamibia.comThe Canyon Rim to River Hike includes:
This activity caters for visitors who do not overnight at the Fish River Lodge or not satisfied with only a fly over either. Arrive at Canyon Nature Park airstrip from where your guide will transfer you to the lodge for a wholesome breakfast. After breakfast and a short briefing you will venture further out on the plateau towards the main lookout point where there is opportunity for photography and a detailed explanation of the geology and interesting facts about the area. The duration of this activity is between 45 minutes to an hour. Guests not in a hurry to leave are welcome to book lunch on the patio, accompanied by infinite vistas dropping down from the edge of eternity. After your visit you will be transferred back to the airstrip where your plane awaits you.
•Departure time varies according to flight arrival and departing time
•Pre-booking is essential
•Guests chartering in by plane are requested to coordinate their arrival and pick up times with our
Reservations office beforehand.
Six fat tyre bikes are available for hire to guests.
Guided rides are dependent on availability of guides.
Morning Excursion
The 22 km guided cycling excursion takes you along the rim of the canyon and with a loop back down washes and rocky outcrops interspersed with quiver trees.
Duration: ± 3.5 hours
Helmets, water and snack packs are provided.
Sundowner Excursion
This 10 km cycling excursion takes you along the rim of the canyon to a designated sundowner spot where you will be rewarded with refreshments and snacks as you watch the sun set. You cycle back to the Lodge in time for dinner.
Helmets, water, drink and snack are provided.
Experience the wide-open spaces and the thrill of being at the edge of the canyon with a group of friends. Cycling up a remote valley you will feel the spirit of the rhino that once roamed here freely for hundreds of years.
Cyclists overnight on the edge of the canyon at the fully serviced Camp Edge and Camp Eternity, where meals, hot showers and comfortable camp beds are provided.
The 3-day Canyon Mountain Bike Trail includes:
A host at each Camp for a minimum 2 guests and a maximum of 8 guests per group
Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus drinks on the trail
The 3-day Trail does not include mountain bikes. Cyclists should bring their own mountain bikes.
Canyon Mountain Biking Trails can only be booked through res2@journeysnamibia.com or fishriver@journeysnamibia.com
Fish River Lodge Restaurant
The main Lodge caters for indoor and outdoor living, given the extremes of weather that can be experienced throughout the year. Good home-cooked food with stylish touches is served on handcrafted tables from reclaimed wood next to crackling fires in winter or outside on the deck in summer. We can cater for specific dietary requirements and children meals.
Drinks can be enjoyed in the indoor or outdoor bar area overlooking the swimming pool.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch | Kalahari Wüste
ACCOMMODATION & ROOMS
The lodge is located in the southern Kalahari Desert, in a savanna landscape. Here, you can feel the 'Spirit of Africa!' The enchanting atmosphere and excellent service complement the special charm of this unique landscape, and the game ranch is sure to provide you with an unforgettable stay. The ranch stands out for its enchanting location surrounded by huge, parallel red sand dunes and the valleys between the dunes, also known as "streets."
ACCOMMODATION
Check-In: from 14:00
Check-Out: until 10:00
Included: Breakfast
The accommodation offers: Bar, Pool, WiFi, BBQ area, TV room
ACTIVITIES
- Game drives
- Guided walks
- Horseback safaris
ADDRESS
24 18’ 031” South 18° 01’ 970” East
Tel.: +264 (63) 240982
Website: www.bagatelle-lodge.com
Well separated from each other, stand alone on stilts on top of the red dunes, with unsurpassed views to the south-west accross the dune landscape. Each with ensuite facitilities bath and shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea station and mini bar.
Constructed with thick walls built from plastered straw bales, stand well apart from each other in the street between the dunes with scenic views. Each with en-suite shower facilities, air-conditioning, coffee/tea station, mini bar & sleeper couch
Spacious rooms situated close to reception with private garden separated by wooden dropper-fence. Each with en suite shower facilities, air-conditioning, fans and coffee/tea station. Honesty bar in reception area.
Situated 1 Km from the lodge in a nearby street between the dunes. Each has a fully tiled ablution block with toilet, shower, washbasin and mirror, gas-fired hot water, solar lighting and romantic paraffin lamp lighting.
Stand alone on stilts on top of the red dunes, with unsurpassed views to the south-west accross the dune landscape. Each with ensuite facitilities bath and shower, air-conditioning, coffee/tea station and Private Jacuzzi
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card
A relaxing walk with the Bushman (San), sharing with you their ancient survival skills and secrets from their forefathers.
Arriving at the traditional Bushman village, you will meet the family who will present you with how they used to store water in ostrich eggs , plants for medicinal use, setting up traps, the making of ostrich and bead jewellery, etc. This is really an experience, always to remember.
The guide will do the necessary translation in English, as the Bushman will be speaking in their language.
A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region, with views over the pans, characteristic to the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called streets, are the beautiful acacia trees. The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen, although they are very scarce.
As the day draws to an end, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.
This activity allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah, great for taking photos. The guides will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care
In association with CCF(cheetah conservation fund), bagatelle are the custodians of the cheetahs, which are kept in a 12 hectare enclosure. Unable to fend for themselves, the three orphans namely, Ralf, Etosha, and Tuano are fed and cared lovingly by them here at bagatelle.
After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.
Bagatelle has a variety of horses suitable for children, beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.
Experience the Kalahari in silence with only the sounds of nature, on well trained quarter horses (cowboy horses) accompanied with a guide.
Enjoy refreshing drink in an ostrich egg shell on the dune, before heading back to the ranch.
After dinner, this drive offers the adventures one, the opportunity to look out with the aid of a strong spotlight, for various nocturnal animals such as aardvark, bat-eared foxes, porcupines, springhare, aardwolf, wild cats, birds, such as owls and so much more. This will be accompanied with hot gluwein/sherry in winter or something refreshing in summer.
A game drive, cheetah experience & sundowner on the dune
A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes in this region, with views over the pans, characteristic to the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called streets, are the beautiful acacia trees. The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen, although they are very scarce.
Cheetah experience allows one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah, great for taking photos. The guides will provide interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history of the cheetahs in their care.
After this, a sundowner on the dune will await you, with refreshments and a Namibian snack, while enjoying a breath taking sunset in the Kalahari.
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served in our restaurant
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
3 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 27
Special Interests: Adventure, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife