Erongo Wilderness Lodge

The 200,000 hectare Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy, on which the property is situated, was created in order to conserve this remarkably bio-diverse environment that includes a vast array of plant, reptile, mammal and bird species that are endemic to Namibia.

Erongo Wilderness Lodge is situated just west of Omaruru, set amongst huge granite boulders and pristine Namibian bush veldt. Scattered at the base of the mountain side, ten luxury tented chalets are built on stilts, with the idea of disturbing the environment as little as possible. The overhanging thatched roofs provide shade within the Meru-style tents and create a private balcony area at the front of each unit from which guests can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding area. On a separate hill opposite the accommodation is the restaurant and bar, designed to take advantage of both the scenery around the lodge and a floodlit waterhole below. Just before the restaurant, there is a pool carved out of the rock and an elevated deck suitable for sundowners.

Wildlife in the area include leopard, kudu, oryx, eland, mountain zebra, springbok and steenbok. Due to the abundance of water around the lodge, one of the other main attractions is the wide variety of bird life including Verreaux's Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Booted Eagles, Red billed Francolins, Hartlaub's Francolins, Namaqua Sandgrouses, Ruppell's Parrots, Rosy faced Lovebirds, Monteiro's Hornbills, Carp's Tits, Short-toed Rock Thrushes, Damara Rockrunners, Pririt Batis, White-tailed Shrikes, Pale winged Starlings, Violet-eared Waxbills, Redheaded Finches, Yellow Canaries, Plum coloured Starlings, Glossy Starlings, Melba Finches, Rock Kestrels, Masked Weavers, Rock Buntings, White bellied Sunbirds and a whole host of others. The area also has a treasure of bushman rock paintings.  A variety of walks and drives, with a knowledgeable local guide, are offered in order to provide a greater understanding of these attractions.

The accommodation is not suitable for more than two people per tent. Additional beds can be placed at the front of the tents on the balcony area but that is obviously not suitable for smaller children.

Children up to the age of six can stay for free if sharing with parents. Children between the ages of seven and 12 years are charged 50 % of the adult rate if sharing with parents.

If notice of cancellation is given 14 days before arrival date or less, or in the case of no show, there is a 100 % cancellation fee. Notice given 15 to 21 days before the booked arrival date results in a 75 % cancellation fee. Notice given 22 to 30 days before arrival results in a 50 % cancellation fee and notice of 30 days or more before arrival results in a 25 % cancellation fee.