Frans Indongo Lodge is situated in the proximity of Waterberg Plateau Park, 44kms from Otjiwarongo. This is an ideal stopover between Etosha National Park, and Windhoek, and has proved on many occasion to be an excellent choice, on any self-drive safari in Namibia.

The 17,000ha game farm boasts an abundance of wild animals, including white and black rhino, black wildebeest and hartebeest. Trails have been laid out to wander and meander through the bush savannah, which lead onto a hill with a magnificent look-out point.

The lodge complex has been modeled on traditional Ovambo homes, and inside the complex a palisade separates the restaurant and swimming pool area, from the guest chalets. A variety of local building materials, such as natural stone, wood and reed were used for the houses. Items of daily use - earthen pots, large storage baskets, and original wooden figures - serve as a reminder of the decoration used in the traditional Ovambo home, emphasizing the African theme.

Enjoy an after dinner drink in the restaurant or thatched lounge. There are some very comfortable armchairs and plump cushions, awaiting their guests. The inviting fireplace also doubles up as a meeting place, to share many an African bush experience.

The Terrace is a perfect place to quench your thirst or watch the game coming to drink at the waterhole. It's wooden flooring and railings blend into the natural environment, and as it borders directly on the lodge's game area, oryx, black springbok, black wildebeest, eland and nyala are frequent visitors. The large wooden verandah at the bar, and the small observation tower are both fabulous places for watching the sun set and for observing the spotlit waterhole.

The air-conditioned auditorium, is available for company functions for up to 60 people, and family events for up to 40 people. Guests can take a dip, sunbathe, or relax in and around the large swimming pool, complete with shady umbrella's and sun loungers, or perhaps just chill in the lush green gardens.

Their gourmet kitchen can serve up a variety of venison dishes, served with fresh farm vegetables and salads, seasoned with aromatic ingredients, grown in their very own herb garden.

The luxurious character of the lodge, continues into the accommodation, with 2 double rooms, 2 family units and 8 generously proportioned chalets. All of the rooms have their own en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, fridge, hairdryer, telephone, TV, an electric kettle, and a tea/coffee station.

Activities include a game drive in an off-road vehicle, which offers plenty of opportunities to view and photograph the animals. There are 3 different walking trails to explore, with varying degrees of length and difficulty. Climbing the hilltop is well worth the effort, as the views stretch right across to the Waterberg. A botanist has taken the trouble to number many typical trees and shrubs, to be found along the way.

The Cheetah Conservation Fund Information Centre, (CCFIC) offers data and education on the natural habitat of the cheetah in the wild. The fastest animal on the planet has become a highly endangered species, and as they can no longer can be released into the wild, they are kept in large enclosures next to the centre. On certain days, visitors are also welcome to watch cheetah running at full speed during their sprint-training.

The Vulture Restaurant has been set up for observing and studying the endangered Cape Vulture.

Directions:

To find Frans Indongo Lodge head 26km north of Otjiwarongo towards Otavi, turn right onto the D2433 and the lodge is around 18km along this road

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