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Orange River Lodge

Situated on the South Africa / Namibian Border

The Orange River Lodge is situated near Noordoewer on the border between South Africa and Namibia. The lodge is ideally located only 600 meters from the Orange River. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, 2 channel television, en-suite facilities and coffee and tea facilities. The lodge also offers braai facilities and has a friendly bar.

The lodge offers activities like fishing, canoeing and for visitors with an interest in the history of Namibia there are a number of interesting sites to visit. Other activities can be arranged on request.

Orange River lodge borders the Ai-Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Conservation Park which spans some of the most spectacular scenery of the arid and desert environments in southern Africa. The park is characterised by a unique and impressive variety of plant species.

orange river lodge - namibia
orange river lodge
orange river lodge

Facilities

  • Air-conditioning
  • 2 channel Television
  • En suite facilities
  • Coffee / Tea facilities

Activities

Fishing:

  • The Orange River offers excellent fishing all year round for conventional bait and fly fishermen alike. Fifteen different species of fish are found in our area but the species mainly targeted are:
  • Carp (Common/Mirror)
  • Sharptooth Catfish (barbel) up to 40 kg
  • Yellowfish (Largemouth/Smallmouth)
  • We offer fishing tackle for rent at N$30.00 per day

Canoeing:

  • Orange River Lodge has canoes available for rent but we can also arrange canoe trips of 2 - 5 days which is the most adventurous way to explore the river and its spectacular surroundings.
  • Canoes can be rented at N$100 per day which is to be used at the camp site or the river cabin
  • Extended trip down river (4 hours), non guided - return transport to Lodge included at N$150 per person
  • Canoe trips between 2 - 5 days can be arranged through reputable local operators

Other activities:

  • For tourists with an interest in Namibian history there are a number of interesting sites to visit. Visit areas where historic battles took place during the Nama Rebellion of 1904 to 1908. Graves of German Colonial Soldiers and the ruins of buildings built by them can be seen at Uhabis. More details are available on request.
Other Lodges on the Orange River

Rate - valid from 1 November 2007 - 31 October 2008

Room Only

Rate per Room
Single Room N$250
Double Room N$350

Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Directions

Take the main road (B1) from Namibia to South Africa, approximately 1 km from the Namibian border post. Orange River Lodge is situated next to the BP petrol service station, +-100 metres from the main road, and 600 metres from the bank of the river.

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