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Erongo Wilderness Lodge

Tranquillity in central Namibia

Just outside Omaruru in central Namibia is the Erongo Wilderness Lodge. The lodge is a secluded getaway, surrounded by huge boulders and pristine Namibian veld. The ten luxury tented chalets with overhanging thatched roofs are built on stilts, with the idea of disturbing the environment as little as possible. The chalets, secluded among the rocks, boulders and vegetation, are accessed by a system of wooden walkways.

The restaurant and pub at Erongo Wilderness Lodge are situated on a rocky outcrop from which the floodlit waterhole can be viewed. The lodges stunning recreational area offers an elevated pool deck which is also used for sundowners. Wildlife in the area include leopard, kudu, oryx, eland, mountain zebra, springbok and steenbok. The lodge offers guided walks and drives which will give you ample opportunity to take in the magnificent surroundings. Guided walks leave in the morning to a granite view point, apart from the spectacular scenery from the view point, your guide will point out various flora and fauna en-route, describing their various medicinal and traditional uses, making this an informative and interesting walk. Informative evening walks to a nearby koppie give you the chance to enjoy a drink as you watch the sun set. In addition, there are a number of tracks you can explore at your leisure.

At Erongo Wilderness Lodge guests are encouraged to relax and take the time to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Erongo Bushveld. It is a perfect place to spend the day by the pool with a good book, or if the energy of the granite mountains inspire you, to take a long walk with one of our experienced guides through the mountains. Do as little or as much as you like.

The friendly staff and owners and a superb setting make Erongo Wilderness Lodge a highly recommended stopover on any self drive trip in Namibia.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 10 luxury tents Check in time: 14.00 Check out time: 11.00 Hotel / Lodge Facilities Room Facilities Children Restaurant Fitness Centre Swimming Pool Laundry Service Non Smoking Rooms Spa Lounge Disabled Access Internet Secure parking En-suite bathroom Television Telephone Room Service Mini Bar Air- Conditioning Fan Mosquito Nets (windows & doors mosquito proof) Tea / Coffee Making In room safe High Chairs Cot Babysitting (pre-book) Other Library - Guests can choose from an extensive collection of magazines and books to borrow at the main area. Mosquito netting is fitted on all windows and doors. The tents are pitched under broad thatched roofs that provide ample shade. The thatch extends beyond the back of each tent to cover the bathrooms, which have the ‘feel’ of being outdoors. Walls of natural stone and existing trees ensure privacy. The bathrooms, which have showers rather than baths, are equipped with electric geysers and septic tanks. Of the 10 tents, 8 have 2 x three-quarter beds, and 2 have double beds, all made from sleeper wood. The beds are made up with duvets in colourful linen, and extra blankets are provided in winter. Access to the tents is via wooden walkways and stone steps, some of which are steeper / further from the main area than others. Two of the tents are accessible with a minimum of stairs, however the nature and location of the lodge is such that it is regrettably not wheelchair-friendly.

More accommodation in the Omaruru Area Omaruru Lodges Epako Lodge Erongo Wilderness Lodge Omburo Health Resort Omaruru Game Lodge

Activities

• Paula’s Cave Drive/Walk - After about an hour and a half drive through the scenically beautiful lodge property you will end up at the foot of the hill where the site of Paula’s Cave can be found. An easy walk up the hill will take you to the National Monument site of some outstanding bushman rock art. After exploring the rock art, relax with a cold ‘sundowner’ drink and enjoy the closing of the day. A slow drive searching for nocturnal animals with the help of a spotlight will bring you back to the lodge in time for dinner A must-see for anyone visiting the area.
  
• Nature Drive - Erongo Wilderness Lodge is situated on a 2000-hectare farm, which forms part of a further 6000-hectare farm. Over the years, all farming activities have been ceased and the farm has been left to recover to its natural state. The animals occurring naturally in the Erongo Region have been encouraged to return to the area by means of waterholes, salt and mineral licks and through good farm management. Even though Erongo Wilderness Lodge is not situated in a ‘controlled’, ‘fenced in’ game park, a large variety of animals can be seen living as Nature intended in their Natural habitat following Natural behavioural patterns. A two to three hour drive in open 4X4 vehicles through the different habitat and vegetation types is a great way to view the variety of animals occurring in the area.
• Guided walks - Walking the area surrounding the Lodge is highly encouraged and is the best 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 at any time that suites them. We have put together a number of interesting walks to suit people of all different fitness levels.
  Sundowner walk: Very close to the lodge, you will be guided up a granite hill where chairs and benches will be waiting for you on the rocky outcrops. Enjoy a cold sundowner drink while watching the sun set over spectacular views of the Erongo and Brandberg Mountains.
  Poachers walk: An easy walk, close to the lodge. We have displayed snares and traps used by local poachers to catch game and birds. A guide will show you the evil efficiency of these snares.
  Mountain top walk: Best done early morning, you will set out on a two to three hour walk through the bush and up along a huge Granite mountain with spectacular views.
  Hides: There are three hides on the property overlooking waterholes where guests can spend the day relaxing and watching game and birds. Lunch packs and drinks can be supplied.
  
• Birding - Erongo Wilderness Lodge has an abundance of bird life. From the raptors to the tiniest of sunbirds, the viewing of birds in the area is superb. The nests of two breeding pairs of Black (Verreaux) Eagles can be seen on cliff faces, with sightings of this magnificent bird occurring nearly every day. The lodge dining room and bar overlook a small valley where over 48 different species have been sighted. These include both Namibian and South African endemics such as: Redbilled Francolin, Hartlaub's Francolin, Ruppell's Parrot, Rosyfaced Lovebird, Monteiro's Hornbill, Carp's Black Tit, Damara Rockrunner, Pririt Batis, Whitetailed Shrike, Violet-eared Waxbill, and the Redheaded Finch.
  The abundance of water around the lodge in what is an otherwise dry area, also make it a haven for Plumcoloured Starlings, Melba Finches, Rock Kestrels, Masked Weavers, Rock Buntings, Whitebellied Sunbirds and a whole host of others.
  

Rate - valid from 1 January 2008 - 30 June 2008

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB) - includes: dinner, brunch, afternoon tea & cake, guided nature walk or sundowner walk

Activities & Additional Meals

Rate - valid from 1 July 2008 - 31 December 2008

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB) - includes: dinner, brunch, afternoon tea & cake, guided nature walk or sundowner walk

Activities & Additional Meals

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Travelling from Windhoek

use one of the following routes:

• From Windhoek, take the B1 to Okahandja, which becomes the B2 as you head towards Swakopmund. Shortly before Karibib take the C33 towards Omaruru. Travel along this road for 63 km, and just before the town of Omaruru, turn left onto the D2315. After 10 km of gravel road enter the Conservancy gate and 100m later turn left into Erongo Wilderness Lodge.
• This route is approximately 40 kilometres shorter in total than the previous one, but involves an extra 70 kilometres of gravel road. About 70km after Okahandja take the turnoff C36 towards Wilhelmstal on your right. Travel on this gravel road for about 67km until you reach a junction with the Karibib – Omaruru tar road (C33). Turn right on this road towards Omaruru. About 3km along this road and about 3 km before reaching the town of Omaruru turn left onto the D2315. Travel along this road for 10 km, enter the Conservancy gate and 100m later turn left into Erongo Wilderness Lodge.

Travelling from Swakopmund

use one of the following routes:

• From Swakopmund, take the B2 towards Windhoek and Karibib. Shortly after Karibib, turn right onto the C33 towards Omaruru. Travel on this road for 63km before turning left onto the D2315. After 10 km of gravel road turn left into the lodge.
• For a more scenic route from Swakopmund, follow the directions above towards Karibib and Usakos. At Usakos, turn left on the D2306 towards Okombahe. After +/- 50km turn right on the D2315 towards Omaruru and continue along this road for +/- 48km until you see the signs to turn right into the Erongo Wilderness Lodge gate. This route is accessible with a normal 2 wheel drive vehicle, will add on +/- 30 min to your journey and will take you on gravel roads through the scenic Erongo Mountains.

Travelling from the North

• Travel through the town of Omaruru on the C33 towards Karibib. About 3km out of Omaruru, turn right onto theD2315. After 10 km of gravel road turn left into the lodge.

After entering the Erongo Wilderness Lodge gate, travel a few hundred meters until you see a parking area and a sign indicating that the lodge is 800m up a steep hill. If you have a 4X4 you may continue up the road up to the lodge, otherwise we will collect you from the parking area.