Kalahari Farmhouse Gondwana Collection Namibia | Kalahari Namibia
A flourishing secret garden set on the banks of the semi-dry Auob River is where the charming colonial-styled Kalahari Farmhouse lies. Situated 60 km away from Mariental, this lodge is ideally located along the route between Windhoek and Southern Namibia. This quaint lodge has chalets set in a row all complete with air conditioning, colourful quilts and fireplaces to add to the homey Farmhouse allure. The activities accentuate the morning and evening Game Drives into the Kalahari Desert to explore the scenic Kalahari dunes, most of the activities are based at the Kalahari Anib Lodge, which is located 30 km away. The Farmhouse provides a restaurant and pool to cool off during those hot arid desert days. Kalahari Farmhouse effortlessly combines comfortable accommodation with a rural ambience inclusive of service excellence.
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Lounge
Explore the gardens of Kalahari Farmhouse
All the rooms over look the lush green gardens of the old farmhouse. Each room has twin beds and en suite bathrooms (showers only). All rooms have air-conditioners, tea and coffee facilities and a small verandah overlooking the garden.
Room Facilities
Shower
This room is located at the end of the lush green gardens. The open plan room has four single beds and an en suite bathroom (shower only). The room has air-conditioning, as well as complimenary tea and coffee facilties.
Room Facilities
Shower
The family room is located at the end of the lush gardens. Two adjoining rooms, with an interleading door. Both rooms have twin beds, each have their own en-suite bathroom (showers only). The rooms each have their own air-conditioners.
Room Facilities
Shower
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Licensed, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Garden Tours
Activities Nearby
Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Museums, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Explore the Gondwana Kalahari Park on the sunset drive and celebrate life atop a red Kalahari dune. Drink in the beauty of the Kalahari where gemsbok flourish and sociable weavers build gargantuan nests atop camelthorn trees. In winter stretch your legs before a long fire next to the fish pond (the old farmhouse swimming hole) where barbel and carp that measure from your elbow to finger tips laze the days and nights away. Step along the trails around the lodge, keeping eyes open for springbok, zebra and wildebeest. And after your meal how about a star walk in the veld nearby?
These drives are the perfect way to getting acquainted with the Kalahari Desert. The approx. 3 hour morning or sunset drive with scenic views across the Kalahari dunes is something to remember forever.
This activity departs from Kalahari Anib Lodge.
Enjoy a tour through the Farmhouse's lush gardens
Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project - Witkrans Primary School
Our Mission
A public primary school located in Stampriet, Witkrans has almost 150 learners. The school kitchen provides meals for the children, as most learners are from underprivileged backgrounds. The school receives support from MealForTwo and is also a beneficiary of the Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Standard Room
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Flora, Nature, Relaxation, Wine
Kanaan Na'an ku se Desert Retreat | Tiras Mountains
This unique eco-tourism retreat sits at the foot of the Naukluft Mountains bordering the Namib Naukluft National Park in a private reserve of the unblemished landscape. With its views of endless dunes, the luxury canvas tents are set on wooden decks amidst the contrast of natural light and spectacular views. A glampers paradise, tents are equipped with a shower, toilet, and veranda. There is a bar and a restaurant on-site, as well as a swimming pool. Due to the remote location of this lodge, there is no Wi-Fi connectivity. The optional activities on offer range from scenic Dune Drives - where you may encounter free-roaming wild animals, photographic safaris, horse riding, as well as self-guided walks. Take the time to discover this unique, secluded oasis and let the awe-inspiring surroundings be engraved in your memory forever.
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Each tent is ecologically designed to provide the best comfort in the dessert. Build on wooden decks to embrace natural elements and complimenting decoration for a touch of luxury. Each equipped with a coffee station and writing desk. All en-suite bathrooms with shower. Private Veranda with chair and table.
Our individual campsite is very unique and a little off the main area, giving individual groups that extra adventurous break. Cooking and ablution facilities are available.
Property Facilities
Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Horse Riding, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Self Guided), Windsurfing
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
We offer a variety of safaris including a sunset, sunrise or scenic dune drive where guests can enjoy drinks and snacks and encounter a number of free-roaming wildlife species.
Guests who love horses can sign-up to experience the majestic landscapes of Kanaan on horseback.
One of the most popular activities at Kanaan is the Photographic Safari and Professional Photographic Tours. Photography enthusiasts will be taken to the most scenic parts of Kanaan during this safari.
Kanaan Na'an ku sê Desert Retreat Restaurant
Enjoy gourmet meals and refreshing drinks in the new set dining area and day-dream in the shade of the veranda overlooking the picturesque valley below.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Luxury Canvas Tent
Fast Facts
Camp
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Namib Dune Star Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia | Solitaire
The opportunity to sleep under the stars awaits at Namib Dune Star Camp. This unique eco-friendly camp is located 60 km north of Sesriem and bestows escapism along with picturesque scenery. The camp is accessible via a short 4x4 transfer and offers scheduled guided walks through the surrounding dunes or day trips to Sossusvlei, which are optional. Standing by its conservationist nature, there is a limited supply of hot water and electricity and no air-conditioning or plug points (power sockets). The rooms offer an outdoor retreat and contain a bathroom, shower, and soft double bed, which can be wheeled out onto a spacious deck to enjoy a night under the glittering sky. The camp also features a restaurant and bar facilities. This camp is an absolute treasure and should be included on your list of travel adventures.
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Namib Dune Star Camp
Double room
Namib Dune Star Camp is an eco-friendly camp where careful consideration has been taken in the design and construction to ensure that it leaves a minimum footprint. Solar panels on the cabins provide hot water and lights, and water is pumped from a nearby borehole. Hot water and electricity is limited and no fan, air conditioning or plug points (power sockets) are available. This means that guests are required to step lightly in the desert environment and be mindful of the resources.
Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom, a large bedroom and a spacious deck. The rooms are equipped with a double bed that can be wheeled out for a night under the southern skies. Each room has an extra non movable single bed making it perfect for families or friends. Extra bedding is supplied for those cooler winter nights under the stars. The central area's wide balcony has unrivaled vistas and is the ideal place to sip on a sundowner drink as the sun bathes the landscape in gold.
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Bar, BEE Compliant, Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Licensed, Malaria Free, Restaurant, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony , Bath Towels, Bed Linen, En Suite Bathroom, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, General Sightseeing, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Explore the surrounding dunes of the Namib Dune Star Camp with an experienced guide (approximately 1 hour).
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.
Loners Foundation & Miss Glitz
Our Mission
Established in 2017 this organisation support aspiring beauty contestants and through that support various charitable organisations and advocate for orphans.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Standard Room
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia | Swakopmund
Described as a fresh breeze in the desert, Delight Swakopmund is a modern and quirky hotel located in the old coastal town of Swakopmund. The modern, spacious rooms reflect the colours of the ocean and the local lighthouse and offer air-conditioning, satellite television, and bathrobes to ensure the relaxation of all guests. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the main shopping areas, restaurants, and bars. The area provides the ideal base for numerous exhilarating activities such as dune boarding, skydiving, paragliding, and even catamaran excursions. Considerate and thoughtful attention to detail ensures that this hotel effortlessly creates a comfortable atmosphere and is dedicated to excellent service.
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The familly rooms are loft rooms, with twin beds downstairs, twin beds upstairs and a shared bathroom. All rooms are fitted with an air-conditioner, tea and coffee facilities, fridge, hairdryer and a safe.
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
A variety of activities can be arranged through the hotel during your stay. We are happy to assist with activity bookings, local excursions, and dinner reservations, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Grow Together Kindergarten & Workshop
Our Mission
Based in the DRC location in Swakopmund, this organisation provides training and upskilling for women, and offer a platform from which they can sell their wares. The Kindergarten caters to approximately 30 children. The community-based organisation also supports a few food-insecure households, enabled by MealForTwo
The kindergarten is also a Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project beneficiary.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Standard Room
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 55
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports
Spitzkoppen Lodge | Spitzkoppe
Innovatively blended between huge granite peaks, showcasing the superb scenery of the Erongo Mountains lies Spitzkoppen Lodge. The location on the Northern edge of the Spitzkoppe mountain range provides the unique opportunity to explore the archaeological wonderland of the famous Bushmen rock paintings, visit Zebra Pool, or for the more adventurous take a guided hike up the third highest mountain at Spitzkoppe. The eco-friendly tents are spacious with an elevated deck and covered outside viewing deck to allow cool air to filter through the room. Due to limited power, there is no air conditioning or heating. The main areas of the Lodge accentuate the sights of the mountainous landscape with an airy lounge, bar, and dining area as well as a rock pool for a refreshing dip. Discover the relaxed ambience of this oasis in the rocks.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
En-Suite, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Wheelchair Friendly
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Horse Riding, Walks (Guided)
Your Stay
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Chalet
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
Special Interests: Adventure, Cycling, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Grootberg Lodge | Damaraland
Settled on the Etendeka Plateau in a private concession between Damaraland and Etosha National Park is the secluded Grootberg Lodge. The remote biosphere of this area allows the geological and botanical wonders to thrive, not to mention the splendorous views. Solar-powered and built from natural materials, rooms are comfortably furnished with all the basic amenities and have private decks showcasing the scenic beauty of the Klip River Valley. There are no electrical outlets in the rooms, but there is a charging station in the main lounge. The main lodge area contains a restaurant, a bar, an infinity pool, and a spa. Optional activities on offer include guided hiking trails, a visit to the Damara communities, or an elephant or rhino tracking adventure. Combined with a true sense of wilderness for nature lovers and a height of activity.
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Grootberg Lodge
Step into the lodge
Room with double bed.
Room Description
Two separate rooms sharing a bathroom
Guide Room - these are for guides only that are on a guided tour. These rooms are not bookable for our guests.
Property Facilities
Bar, Eco Friendly, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Walks, Massages, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Hiking, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
Guests set out early in the morning with a guide and tracker to the neighbouring farms in search of the elephants which roam freely in the conservancy. Sightings cannot be guaranteed. These elephants are known to migrate up to 200 km in search of water, but herds can often be spotted along the dry riverbeds. They are not a separate species of African elephant but due to their frugal diet can appear leaner and taller than their cousins in habitats with more abundant vegetation, and they have bigger feet.
A picnic lunch is served in the cooling shade of a shepherd tree.?You can expect to return to the lodge early in the afternoon, enriched by the unique beauty of Damaraland and possibly the privilege of having spotted one of Namibia’s Big Five.
Departure: Early morning, varies according to sunrise. Please enquire at reception for applicable departure time. | Duration: half-day | Return around 15h00 | Minimum 2 guests per excursion – maximum 9 per vehicle | 50% discount for children under 12 years.
Once listed as critically endangered, black rhino populations in Namibia have increased dramatically thanks to a conservation partnership between local communities and eco-tourism efforts. Our Grootberg Conservancy has been recognised by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism as a rhino custodian, and huge endeavours to protect this highly poached species continue.
This excursion is a combination of walking and driving amidst the cliffs and the volcanic basalt ridges of the Damaraland Region. At lunchtime we stop near the springs and enjoy refreshments. This almost full-day activity of driving on bumpy roads and walking in rocky terrain is not for the faint-hearted. Rhino sightings are not guaranteed.?
Departure: Early morning, varies according to sunrise. Please enquire at reception for applicable departure time. | Duration: ¾ day | Minimum 2 guests per excursion – maximum 8 per vehicle | Not for children under the age of 16.
The lodge offers scenic drives on top of the Etendeka Plateau with the possibility of seeing a variety of wildlife population of zebras, antelope, jackal and occasionally leopard and lion. Springbok, Kudu and Oryx are a permanent fixture and even the nervous and shy klipspringers are sometimes seen leaping from ledge to ledge on the steep cliffs of the mountain. • Departure time from the lodge: 07:00. • Duration is +/- 3 hours. • Afternoon departure 16h00 (summer) or 15h00 (winter) after coffee & tea and home baked cake. • Minimum 2 guests per excursion - Max 9 per vehicle. • Children under 12 are discounted at 50% of adult rate.
The guided walk can be arranged either in the morning after a scrumptious breakfast on the veranda of the restaurant, or in the afternoon after enjoying our delicious cakes with tea or coffee. Highlights of the walk include an introduction to the local flora and the medicinal use of specific plants while admiring the amazing rock formations of the Etendeka Mountains, which were formed 180 million years ago when the supercontinent of Gondwana broke up.
Departure: Between 08h30 and 09h00 for the morning walk | Afternoon walk at 16h30 in summer and 15h30 in winter after tea | Duration: about 2 hours | Minimum 2 guests – maximum 9 guests per guide | Not for children under the age of 12.
Guests will be guided through conservancy farms in the surroundings, visiting several authentic Damara homesteads. This tour is an exclusive opportunity to spend time with their hosts and gain insight into their origins, cultures, traditions and their approach to human-wildlife conflict as part of farming in harsh desert conditions.
The tour also includes a visit to the #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy office to meet the staff and to understand the role of the conservancy in preserving the natural resources of the area, as well as the positive impacts and benefits that the conservancy enjoys as a direct result of owning Grootberg Lodge.
The Cultural Tour starts after an early breakfast.
Grootberg Lodge Restaurant
The staff are all employed from the community and well trained in their various duties. Guests are hosted in genuine local hospitality complimented by excellent food prepared by the well trained kitchen staff. The waitresses and barman are at the beckon-call of each guest, always ready to serve and assist where needed. The dinning area has a fire place for cold evenings during the winter months. Meals can also be enjoyed on the shaded outside veranda - weather permitting.
The restaurant has a fully licensed bar that serves a variety of drinks throughout the day and evenings.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Standard Room
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 16
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia | Etosha South
Ideally positioned 10 km from Anderson gate at Etosha National Park is the stylish Etosha Safari Lodge. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are spaced intimately apart and have private verandas for you to relax outdoors and enjoy the view overlooking the superb Namibian savannah. With three swimming pools, a restaurant, a bar, and a spectacular sundowner deck, it is easy to see why this lodge ís so popular. You can use your private vehicle and traverse through the park or opt for guided open vehicle Game Drives on offer at the Lodge. Etosha Safari lodge entices travellers with its comfortable accommodation, good value for money, and proximity to exploring the vast beauty and rugged wildlife of the Etosha National Park.
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Discover Etosha Safari Lodge
Double Room with view into the Mopane woods
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.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Telephone, Twin Bed, Vanity Cabinet, Verandah, Wardrobe
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.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fridge, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wardrobe
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Bar, BEE Compliant, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Laundry Service, Licensed, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wardrobe
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Safaris, Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Enjoy an unforgettable full-day guided game drive into Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. Travelling in a safari vehicle, you’ll have excellent visibility and plenty of opportunities to observe the park’s diverse, free-roaming wildlife in their natural habitat.
Accompanied by an experienced guide, explore vast salt pans, open savannahs, and busy waterholes where animals gather throughout the day. Keep an eye out for iconic species such as lions, elephants, giraffes, and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the park’s ecosystems, animal behaviour, and tracking techniques, making the experience both educational and exciting.
A light snack and refreshments are included, allowing you to stay comfortable as you spend the day immersed in nature. Please note that park entrance fees are excluded.
This full-day safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike, offering a deeper and more rewarding exploration of Etosha’s spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Departure: ± 30 minutes before sunrise
Duration: ± 9 hours (full day)
Experience the thrill of a half-day guided game drive into Etosha National Park in a safari vehicle, offering exceptional visibility and close encounters with nature. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this immersive journey takes you deep into one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves, where vast salt pans and waterholes attract an incredible variety of animals.
Keep your camera ready as you search for free-roaming wildlife, including lions, giraffes, elephants, and many other fascinating species in their natural habitat. Your guide will share insights into animal behavior, ecology, and the unique environment of the park, enriching your safari experience.
Light snacks and refreshments are provided during the drive, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy your time in the wilderness. Please note that park entrance fees are excluded.
This half-day adventure is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari enthusiasts, offering a memorable glimpse into Namibia’s remarkable wildlife and landscapes.
AM Departure: ± 30 minutes before sunrise
PM Departure: ± 14:00 (enquire at reception)
Duration: ± 5 - 6 hours
Start your day with a refreshing guided walk between Etosha Safari Lodge and Etosha Safari Camp, covering a distance of approximately 2 to 3.5 km. Led by an experienced guide, this leisurely walk offers a chance to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush.
Along the way, you’ll learn to spot animal tracks, identify native plants, and gain insight into the smaller details of the ecosystem that are often missed on game drives. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the area’s wildlife, geology, and cultural heritage, making the experience both educational and engaging.
This walk is suitable for most fitness levels and is conducted at a relaxed pace, allowing plenty of time to pause, observe, and take in the surrounding landscape. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply looking for a peaceful outdoor activity, this guided walk is the perfect way to connect with the environment on a more personal level.
Departure: morning or afternoon (enquire at reception)
Duration: ± 1 - 2 hours
Begin your self-drive safari into Etosha National Park from Anderson Gate, the park’s main entrance. From here, you can explore the park at your own pace, visiting key rest camps and waterholes such as Okaukuejo Camp, Halali Camp, and Namutoni Camp.
Drive along well-marked roads through open savannahs, salt pans, and around active waterholes, where wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, lions, springboks, and many other species can often be seen. Each camp offers excellent facilities for rest, refreshments, and photography, making it easy to plan stops throughout the day.
A self-drive safari gives you the flexibility to spend more time at busy waterholes or scenic viewpoints while observing animals in their natural habitat. Travel safely, follow park rules, and take advantage of designated picnic spots for a relaxing break.
Park entrance fees are not included.
This self-drive option from Anderson Gate provides a convenient and flexible way to experience Etosha’s iconic wildlife and landscapes, while exploring the park’s main camps and enjoying Namibia’s unique natural beauty at your own pace.
Etosha Safari Lodge Restaurant
Etosha Safari Lodge Restaurant
Back-to-School Christmas Bag - Penehupifo Kindergarten
Our Mission
Located near Okaukuejo, this kindergarten caters to 37 children. The school is a Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project beneficiary and receives assistance with recycled goods when available.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Standard Room
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 65
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve
Set in the breathtakingly beautiful Okonjima Nature Reserve is the stunningly appointed Okonjima Plains Camp. Eco-Friendly rooms offer all basic amenities, and Standard and View Rooms offer private verandas overlooking the Okonjima grass plains. With its relaxed atmosphere, the barn has a split-level dining room, a bar, a curio shop, and a pool designed to look like a typical farm dam. The activities provide the opportunity to visit the Africat Foundation with its mission of conserving and rehabilitating Namibia's big cats. You can book guided walks on the Okonjima nature trails, Game Drives, as well as Nocturnal Game Drives to view animals at night. This area is well known for its leopard sightings, so be sure to book the leopard tracking excursion. Alternatively, you can also enjoy the walking trails unguided and at your own pace.
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Barn Entrance
Pool area
View Room
Barn terrace by night
Barn terrace by day
Restaurant area
View across the Okonjima Plains
Curio Shop
Standard Room
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 11 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 14 Classic, standard Rooms also offer views of the Okonjima grass plains, but they are slightly smaller compared to the View Rooms.
Among them, four rooms combine to create two spacious family units. The family unit comprising rooms 1 and 2 is located nearest to the barn, while the second family unit with rooms 13 and 14 is situated about 600 meters away. The rooms are thoughtfully spaced 10 to 15 meters apart, ensuring a degree of privacy from the entertainment area at the barn.
Each Classic Room features:
- A compact veranda equipped with two director’s chairs
- Wheelchair ramp for accessibility
- Two double beds
- WiFi connectivity; mobile-phone reception.
- Air Conditioning suitable for cooling down in Summer months & heating the room in Winter months
- A table, and two director’s chairs
- A tea and a coffee station equipped with freshly ground coffee and a French press (plunger) for your early morning ‘cup of java’.
- A small fridge or minibar
- Dual roof fans
- Twin basins and a spacious twin shower
- A secure safety-deposit box
- A telephone for reaching out to reception
- Private, undercover parking
- Classic Rooms Size: 77m2
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 11 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 11 expansive View Rooms derive their name from the stunning vistas they offer across the Okonjima grass plains. Positioned at distances ranging from 20 to 70 meters apart, these rooms provide a serene haven removed from the entertainment hub at the Plains Camp Barn. Unit number one and the generously-sized family unit (consisting of rooms three and four) are located nearest to the Barn.
Each View Room features:
- A spacious veranda, complete with a day-bed and two loungers
- Wheelchair ramp for accessibility
- Two double beds
- WiFi connectivity; mobile-phone reception,
- Air Conditioning suitable for cooling down in Summer months & heating the room in Winter months.
- A functional desk with a telephone for reaching out to reception; and a comfortable reading chair
- A tea and a coffee station equipped with freshly ground coffee and a
- French press (plunger) for your early morning ‘cup of java’.
- A small fridge or minibar (Kindly inform your host during check-in about your preferred soft drink and beverage choices for minibar servicing).
- Dual roof fans
- Twin basins and an expansive twin shower
- A secure safety deposit box
- Private, undercover parking
- View Rooms Size: 88m2
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
Our 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. Some of our adult Leopard 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.
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.
Guests are invited on a nocturnal game drive, led by our knowledgeable guides. This evening drive in the Okonjima Nature Reserve allows guests a chance to spot the many nocturnal game species they wouldn’t normally see during the day. After the sun has set and the temperatures have dropped, the African bush comes to life once again:bat-eared foxes roam about, aardwolf on the hunt for insects, owls observe their surroundings from a height. All Okonjima guests are welcome to join a nocturnal drive. The Nocturnal Game can only be booked directly at the Lodge.
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
1 Night
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Your Rooms
1x Standard Room
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 30
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
