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Namibia
- Safari Lodges & Wilderness Camps
As
part of our Namibia itinerary
we visit a selection
of safari lodges and wilderness camps.
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Sossusvlei
Mountain Lodge
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Luxurious desert
Lodge
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Magnificent Namib Desert
- Variety of exciting
desert activities
Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge is situated in the
magnificent Namib-Naukluft National Park. The
diverse landscape changes from expansive gravel
plains to undulating dunes, rugged canyons with
towering walls of volcanic rock and distant
mountain ranges.
Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge offers a sophisticated
desert experience and comprises stone and glass
desert villas overlooking an expansive Namib
gravel plain leading into a sea of dunes. Each
spacious air-conditioned suite features a shaded
deck, split-level bedroom and living room with
fireplace for winter evenings, en-suite glass-encased
bathroom and outdoor shower. The villas are
equipped with a star-viewing sky light, fully
stocked personal bars and compact telescopes
for game spotting. The elegant split-level main
Lodge comprises bar, dining-room, wine cellar,
sitting room and terrace, upper library and
viewing deck, CD and book collection, swimming
pool and gift shop.
Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge’s resident rangers
guide guests through this desert wonderland
on walks, in open safari vehicles and riding
all-terrain quadbikes. At the end of the day
the blanket of stars which lights up the desert
sky are brought to life through the Lodge’s
high-powered computerised telescope.
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Impalila
Island Lodge
Situated on the banks
of the Zambezi River on the eastern Caprivi
Strip, Impalila is a superb Lodge providing
a variety of unique experiences. The Lodge is
located on Impalila Island at the confluence
of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers where four countries
meet. Whilst the surrounding country is dry
and parched, the rivers and the adjoining areas
provide life-giving respite to the migratory
herds of game in northern Botswana.
The central feature of the Lodge is an enormous
Baobab tree which is surrounded by the living
and dining areas. An extended deck area with
swimming pool faces the Zambezi and the setting
sun. The luxurious chalets, each with en-suite
shower and w.c, have private verandas for magnificent
bird watching and uninterrupted water-world
views.
Activities include birding and fishing from
motor boats, game-viewing by boat along the
Chobe River, mekoro excursions to explore the
quiet backwaters and expansive floodplains,
and guided walks on the island. Picnic lunches
and dinners to other parts of the island can
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Mokuti
Lodge, Etosha
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Safari Lodge with
luxury chalets
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Next to Etosha National
Park
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Swimming pool and
tennis court
- Walking trails and
game-drives
Mokuti Lodge is strategically
placed only 200 metres from Von Lindequist Gate,
the eastern entrance to Etosha National Park
which is one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring
game reserves.
‘Mokuti’ means ‘in the bush’
in the language of the local Owambo people,
however, the quality of comfort and service
offered at the Lodge ensures a memorable and
relaxing sojourn. The chalets are set under
cool thatch and guests can choose from single,
double, family or luxury units. Each chalet
is equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite
bathroom with shower or bath, hairdryer, radio,
satellite TV, direct dial telephone, fridge
and tea/coffee-making facilities. There are
two restaurants, a boma for traditional African
barbecues, two swimming pools, two floodlit
tennis courts and two bars.
One of the most impressive features of Mokuti
Lodge is the lushness of vegetation and tranquillity
of its surrounds. Set in over 40 square kilometres
of natural habitat with giraffe and a variety
of buck, the Lodge offers a number of different
walking trails. Alternatively guests can hire
mountain bikes to explore the area. Game drives
into Etosha National Park offer guests the opportunity
to view a variety of game at close range.
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Okonjima
Bush Camp
Okonjima Bush Camp nestles
in the unspoiled beauty of the Omboroko mountains,
part of the Waterberg Plateau. In the Herero
language, ‘Okonjima’ means ‘place
of the baboons’.
This is a family owned Lodge, offering a friendly
and welcoming atmosphere. Each of the thatched
rondavels has an en-suite bathroom with twin
hand basins, ceiling fan, mini-bar and comfortable
lounge area. The rondavels all boast a small
waterhole which attracts numerous bird species.
Okonjima is home to the Africat Foundation which
is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the
conservation and protection of Namibia’s
threatened cats, primarily cheetah and leopard.
Guests will be able to see this programme at
work and learn more about these beautiful creatures,
in addition to having some excellent photographic
opportunities.
For guests wanting to get in touch with nature
there are a number of walking trails, including
a guided Bushman trail where you can learn about
the traditional lifestyle and philosophy of
these unique and ancient people. After dinner
you may opt for a swim in the pool or visit
the hide where honey badgers, porcupines and
other nocturnal creatures are sure to entertain
you.
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Mowani
Mountain Camp
Mowani Mountain Camp lies
in an area of astounding beauty in the heart
of Damaraland. Built high up amongst massive
red granite boulders, the Lodge provides amazing
views over the vast unspoiled wilderness with
magnificent desert scenery, unique flora and
fauna and fascinating geological formations
and archaeological sites.
Mowani’s main complex consists of a cluster
of thatched dome-shaped structures. The unusual
style of architecture echoes the shape of the
surrounding boulders. Accommodation is in luxury
East Africa-style safari tents built on raised
wooden platforms hidden amongst the boulders.
A canvas-covered veranda at the entrance of
the tent enables guests to enjoy views of the
rugged landscape. Bathroom facilities consist
of a shower, washbasin and w.c. Some of the
tents have outside showers and the honeymoon
tent has a magnificent outdoor bathroom, the
view from the bath rates as one of the best
in Africa. The plunge pool with its wooden deck
provides a welcome respite on hot days.
In the evening sundowners are enjoyed at an
enormous flat boulder with a rocky overhang
that serves as a bar. After an excellent three
course dinner, guests can enjoy the stillness
of the night in front of an open fire. A popular
optional excursion is an early morning guided
nature drive to search for desert elephants.
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