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Set afoot massive granite rock boulders, overlooking the magically beautiful Erongo mountain range, is Ai Aiba - The Rock Painting Lodge. The overwhelming panoramic view from the restaurant and bar is amazing. The crystal clear pool invites you to refresh and relax. Your view sways leisurely over the endless landscape. Here you can enjoy the tranquility and purity of Africa. Ai Aiba is an active member of the Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy, an association of farmers dedicated to the protection and preservation of the unique fauna and flora, as well as the magnificent granite landscape of the Erongo.
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Ai Aiba Lodge Twin Room Virtual Tour
Ai Aiba Lodge Reception & Dining Area
Each air-conditioned twin room, comprising two twin extra-length beds, a small lounge with a tea and coffee station, minibar & electronic safe. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, luxury body products & separate toilet.
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Drinking Water Filtration System, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah
The air-conditioned family rooms, comprising two twin extra-length beds & a sleeper couch, a small lounge with a tea and coffee station, minibar & electronic safe. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower & separate toilet.
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Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Drinking Water Filtration System, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hand Towels, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Air conditioner, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Children Friendly, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Guided Tours, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Licensed, Malaria Free, Meal On Request, Mobile Connectivity, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Parking, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Smoking Section, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Hand Towels, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Natural History Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, General Sightseeing, Golf, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wine Tasting
This drive takes about 3 ½ hours, through the scenically beautiful lodge property, with selected stops at sites to view and learn about bushman rock art. The drive will also include a stop for refreshments and snacks. A must-see for anyone visiting the area. This drive can be done both in the morning or the afternoon.
Morning drive – departs at 07h00 in Summer, and 07h30 in Winter.
(Breakfast served from half an hour earlier.)
Afternoon drive – departs 17h00 in Summer, and 16h00 in Winter.
Rate (2017): N$400 per person, including snacks and 1 drink per person.
Rate (2018): N$450 per person, including snacks and 1 drink per person
Walking the area surrounding the Lodge is highly encouraged and is an excellent way to experience the beauty of the Erongo Mountains. Our guides have been very well trained on the interesting Fauna and Flora of the area and are available to escort guests through the property.
Guided Morning walks:
Breakfast is available in the restaurant from 06h30. Your guide will take juice and snacks along for en-route.
Please ensure that you wear good walking shoes, and have adequate sun protection. Please carry your own water.
1)Ai Aiba Walk: This walk is 2 – 3 hours in duration and can be of varying degrees of difficulty depending on your preference. It will include visits to certain rock art sites, and a focus on the smaller intricacies of nature.
Morning walk departs at 07h00, from the restaurant.
Rate (2017 & 2018): N$250 per person, including snacks and 1 drink per person
2)Walk with visit to the San Living Museum: This walk is approximately 3 hours. Our guides will walk with you to the San Living Museum, stopping at certain rock art sites en-route. Once at the Living Museum the bushman will take guests on a bushwalk, and then our guides will lead you back to the lodge again.
Morning walk departs at 07h00, from the restaurant.
Rate (2017): N$300 per person, including entrance to San living Museum, snacks and 1 drink per person
Rate (2018): N$350 per person, including entrance to San living Museum, snacks and 1 drink per person
Sundowner walk: Very close to the lodge, you will be guided up a granite hill where you can relax and enjoy a cold ‘sundowner’ drink while watching the sun set over spectacular views of the Erongo Mountains.
Sundowner walk departs at 18h30 (Summer) and 16h30 (Winter), from the restaurant.
Rate (2017): N$50 per person, excluding drinks.
Rate (2018): N$60 per person, excluding drinks. (Note that our guide will gladly take your drinks order, and carry the drinks up to the sundowner spot for you.)
Why walk when you can ride? A cycling adventure that mirrors the leisurely pace of our guided sundowner walk. You leave from the lodge late afternoon, on E-bikes and cycle along jeep tracks to a tranquil sundowner spot in the bush. Enjoy a ‘sundowner’ drink and snacks with panoramic views as the sun begins to set. Return to the lodge via a fun single track in the twilight. Trip can also be done in reverse – out on the single track and back on the jeep track; please discuss with your guide.
Rates for activities available in documentation
If you love mountain biking, you will love our trails. We have worked with expert trail builders to create a network of trails that let you discover this amazing landscape at your own speed. You can see the ancient Bushmen Rock Art Sites or spot some wildlife while riding on scenic trails.
Our trails are suitable for riders of all abilities, but we focus on making them fun, free-flowing and beautiful. There are many trails to choose from, but we have marked three routes with different lengths and difficulties, using jeep tracks or specially made single track trails. If you want more challenge and adventure, you can try some of the extensions that go to the granite outcrops of the property.
Our trails are well marked and maintained.
You can bring your own bike, rent one of our new Specialized Levo E-Bikes or join one of our guided E-Bike Tours.
•Guided Mountain Bike Tour, including E-Bike Rental:
Take a professional guide who knows the trails like the back of their hand and can show you the best spots to enjoy the scenery and the thrill. No need to worry about getting lost or missing out on anything, just follow your guide and have a blast on your e-bike!
Duration: Max. 4 hours
Minimum age requirement for the E-Bike Rental and Mountain bike trails is 8 years.
Children 8 and over: quoted adult rate
Rates for activities available in documentation
•Specialized Levo E-Bike Rental:
Don't worry if you don't have your own mountain bike. You can rent one of our awesome Specialized Levo E-Bikes. They are the best in the market for Mountain E-Bikes. You'll have a blast riding them for hours without any trouble.
Duration: Max. 4 hours. Please advise Reception of your plans and ensure that you have our number in your cellphone (+264 64-570330). Please also ensure you collect a map from Reception and take it with you or download our online map.
Minimum age requirement for the E-Bike Rental and Mountain bike trails is 8 years
Children 8 and over: quoted adult rate
Rates for activities available in documentation
Mountain Bike Routes:
Light Green Route: A lovely introduction to the trails on Ai Aiba. Generally easy-going, predominantly jeep track riding.
Dark Green Route: Although this is only 30km, this ride is not to be underestimated. There are a lot of new single tracks on this route and even though it is not very technical, it is slow going and requires constant concentration and effort.
Blue Route: This route is a bit shorter than the Dark Green Route but also allows you to ride some of the best single tracks on the farm.
Various tours are available, and can all be booked directly at the lodge. Times are flexible, and bookings can usually be made according to your requirement:
•Bushwalk – approx. 2hours. Learn about hunting, snaring, tracking, lighting fire and collecting bush food
•Live in the Village – approx. 2 hours. Learn about singing and dancing, lighting a fire, making ropes & jewellery
•Combination (Action day) – approx. 4 hours. A combination of the bushwalk and the “live in the village” tour
Rates on request
Ai Aiba Lodge Restaurant
The Lodge consists of a main building with a thatched roof dome, which hosts the welcome area with reception, guest lounge, public bar and restaurant which can seat up to 50 guests - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
