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!Uris Safari Lodge

Lodge located 20km northwest of Tsumeb

!Uris Safari Lodge is located 20 kilometres west of the town of Tsumeb - a legacy of being a mineral fascination...

Surrounded by the ancient Lake Otjikoto and the famous wildlife conservation area, Etosha National Park, !Uris Safari Lodge also attracts tourists en-route to the Kunene-, Kaokoland and Southern Angola. For visitors with an interest in gemstones and minerals !Uris Safari Lodge borders a number of historic German and Artesian mines namely Alt Bobos, Karavatu, Omeg II and Uris. They resemble trails "in the footsteps of the diggers" who, over one hundred and twenty years ago spent their days in the relentless Namibian sunshine exploring the possibilities of mining precious minerals to satisfy the needs of Europe.As one drives through this raw and unspoiled land one can see the remains of stripped mine headgear and other remnants relating to the old mining operations on lime rock and dolomite formations, established in days gone by. Modern day Bushmen will greet you from their homes, inquisitive of intruders in their quiet lives

The lodge boasts delicious Pan African meals including full breakfast, lunch and dinner by candlelight. Dinners are either served in the lounge area. Surround yourself with the history and culture of Namibia’s gem, the !Uris Safari Lodge.

Details: All Rooms | Some Rooms | Not Available Number of rooms: 14 Check in time: 15.00 Check out time: 10.00 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 Tea / Coffee Making In room safe High Chairs Cot Babysitting Activities Walking Trails bird watching game watching farm and game drives quad biking tours to mines on a donkey cart golf at Tsumeb Golf Course shooting range skydiving and visits to the Tsumeb Mine could also be arranged.

Rate - valid from 1 November 2008 - 31 October 2009

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Directions

!Uris Safari Lodge is situated about 20km outside of Tsumeb. From Windhoek follow the B1 North towards Tsumeb passing through Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Otavi, at the four way crossing 3km before you reach Tsumeb turn left still following the B1 to Ondangwa. Keep to the road for about 14km towards Etosha, past the turn-of at Punyu Crushers, turn left then onto a dirt road another 14.4km straight would lead you to the lodge.