Just 14 kilometres west of the small town of Omaruru you will find The Ondudu Safari Lodge, nestled amongst the rugged granite koppies (hills) of the lower Erongo Mountains. The lodge is the founding member of the 2,000 square kilometre Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy, which brings together 30 private landowners in an effort to conserve this diverse Eden.
These awe-inspiring mountains that are home to the lodge give you the impression that giants once played here, tossing the boulders across the landscape. At 1245 meters above sea level, they are a geological wonder, the ruin of a volcano formed over 130 million years ago.
History is captured in the ancient Bushmen rock paintings amongst the boulders, that will make you think about an era long past. The first inhabitants of this area, the San, still maintain their old ways, and allow us a peek into their world with arranged tours.
The area is also well-known for its excellent hiking trails, where you can take a relaxing stroll or go on a guided walk, suitable for the more experienced hiker.
This bushveld Eden is also home to bounteous birdlife, with over 260 local species. Namibia has approximately 900 species in total - truly a birders paradise.
Many different constellations can be easily seen once the sun has set, allowing stargazers to view the Milky Way as they’ve never seen it. The lack of artificial light in the vast expanse ensures the stars are at their brightest and most visible.
So kick off your shoes and relax by the pool, or lace them up and take a long walk through this harsh landscape. Either way, here, you will have the ability to relax and dream, or take on an adventure.
Please ask at reception, check the website or the information booklet found in your chalet for more details on all our activities.
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Explore the area on foot
Prepare yourself for an awe-inspiring sunset as can only be seen in this country, where the red dust swept into the air by our strong winds makes for the vivid colours
Should you favour sunsets, take a short drive with one of our guides before disembarking and being served a cold drink.
Climb into the 4x4 vehicle with one of our experienced guides and climb the mountain before embarking on foot .
This short walk will leave before dawn, taking you through the bush so you can watch the sun rise over the Erongo Mountains.
To view more of the ruins of the volcano that forms the Erongo Mountain range, join us on this drive and keep an eye out to see how many of the 260 species of birds you can spot.
This immersive experience allows you into the heart of the local Bushmen tribe, the Ju/’Hoansi San.
This is a short trail which you are encouraged to enjoy without a guide.
If you want the experience of eating delicious food out in the tranquillity of the bushveld, do ask us for details on this experience.
Discovered roughly 100 years ago, Paula’s Cave was named after the archaeologist that discovered the site.
The Pangolin, or scaly anteater, makes Namibia its home but due to increased poaching recently this animal is now endangered.
A guide will drive you in one of our vehicles to the artsy small town of Omaruru where we will take in some history, with the first stop being the Franke Tower.
Explore the area with one of our guides
Named for the small carnivorous lizards found across the country, this trail is formed by ascending on the same path as the Eagle Rock Trail, however you will descend via a different path.
This walk leads up into the rocky granite outcrops and over the whalebacks offering incredible views of the surrounding landscapes and lodge below.
The playground of the baboons and dassies, this guided walk takes you up the ancient ruins of the volcano.
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