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Windhoek Country
Club Resort |
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The
superb Windhoek Country Club Resort is the final
word in luxury and entertainment in Namibia.
Exceptional service, superb accommodation and a
tranquil desert setting have made this hotel the
premier destination in Namibia.
Upon arrival, you might want to take some time to
acclimatise to the arid desert environment. Any of
our 39 Luxury Rooms, 105 Hollywood twins, 6 suites
or double storey Presidential Suite should provide a
sanctuary. Rooms have individual heating and cooling
controls, bathroom with bath, shower and toilet,
direct dialling phones, 24-hour room service,
electric razor plugs, mini bars, hair dryers, DStv
and a balcony. They also have a specially equipped
paraplegic room.
You can expect all the conveniences you would find
in any of the major cities of the world, right here
in Windhoek internet connectivity in the rooms,
credit cards and foreign exchange, same day laundry.
Despite all the attractions of the area, you will be
forgiven if you choose to withdraw into the solitude
of your own space and spend an indolent day in the
peaceful surrounds of the resort. If you want to be
more active, the resort offers the following
activities 18 Hole golf course, putting and bowling
green, two floodlit tennis courts adjacent to the
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Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp |
Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, situated just outside
the Namib Naukluft Park, is built close to the top
of a mountain providing spectacular vistas of the
desert valley floor and surrounding Naukluft
Mountains. There are nine superbly appointed
chalets, each with a plunge pool on a raised wooden
deck. The bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms all have
panoramic views of the surrounding plains and dunes
in the distance. The main area is under thatch with
an outdoor deck where guests enjoy sundowners or
dinner under the stars, while breakfasts are
sometimes served under camel thorn trees amongst the
dunes. The clear African night skies are viewed
through a powerful telescope from the stargazing
platform.
The camp is named after the nearby world-famous
Sossusvlei, an enormous clay pan, flanked by the
famous red sand dunes that stand out starkly against
the blue sky. These dunes - the most well-known
being Big Daddy or Dune 45 - have developed over
millions of years, the wind continuously remodelling
the contours of this red sand sea. The 'vlei' itself
only fills after rare heavy rainfall when, in a
complete turn-around, it becomes a spectacular
turquoise lake.
The camp offers easy access to Sossusvlei as well as
privacy and exclusivity, so early morning excursions
to the dunes and the vlei are most popular.
Awe-inspiring ballooning safaris are at extra cost.
Experienced guides bring the desert to life during
nature drives and walks, with night drives producing
sightings of nocturnal species such as aardwolf,
Cape fox, black-backed jackal and bat-eared fox. |
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Swakopmund Hotel |
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Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is
situated in Swakopmund, on the Atlantic Coast of
Namibia. Voted 'Best Hotel in 1995 and 1996, the
Hotel comprises of 90 luxurious bedrooms including
two presidential suites; an entertainment centre
with the Tavern Bar featuring live entertainment;
two cinemas; video arcade; hairdresser; speciality
shopping and a tour operator. The Mermaid Casino
offers world class gambling facilities.
The Hotel's Conference Centre can host up to 350
delegates. For the discerning gourmet - Platform One
Restaurant - which enhances in essence the
combination of Swakopmund Hotel's hospitality and
service excellence. The Mermaid Casino offers
world-class gambling with favourites such as "break
the bank" and "double fortunes", poker, black jack
and roulette tables. The entertainment centre is
complete with 2 cinemas, a video arcade with the
latest games, speciality shopping and fast food
outlets. The Tavern, an action bar with live
entertainment and dancing, is the perfect place to
sample Namibia's famed cool and crisp beers. |
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Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge |
Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert
at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated in the
foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve in
Namibia. Thanks to conservation efforts, the
NamibRand spans 180 000 hectares (445 000 acres) of
pristine desert wilderness, and is the largest
private nature reserve in Southern Africa.
This extraordinary safari lodge is renowned for its
luxurious and private accommodation set at the foot
of a mountain overlooking the stark, yet beautiful
Namib Desert. Designed to capture the splendour and
solitude of the desert, each stone and glass desert
villa is set along the curve of the escarpment,
affording absolute privacy. Each villa features a
shaded private veranda, split-level bedroom and
living room with fireplace, fully-stocked personal
bar, compact spotting scope and a service-intercom
to the main lodge.
A fine selection of wines from our walk-in wine
cellar complements delicious Pan-African cuisine,
which is served in the glass-fronted dining room.
The split-level main lodge features a fire-lit bar,
comfortable sitting room, mezzanine library with CD
and book collection, swimming pool, wraparound
verandas and African gift shop. The pool is fed by
water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals
are drawn to a nearby waterhole, providing added
enjoyment to a sundowner drink. |
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Ongava Lodge |
Ongava
Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of
Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava
Game Reserve. Ongava is the ideal place from which
to base your activities when visiting Etosha.
Accommodation comprises twelve air-conditioned
brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite
facilities.
Meals are either served in the main dining area
under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole,
or on the dining deck under the stars. Activities
include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the
Okaukeujo area of Etosha where Lion, Elephant,
Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok and Hartebeest can be
seen at many of the waterholes in the park.
In addition, hides and walks with armed guides are
enjoyed on the private reserve. Ongava has resident
White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at
Ongava the unique opportunity to see both of these
charismatic species. Ongava Lodge was listed on the
Condé Naste Traveller Gold Reserve List for 2005. |
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Kalahari Sands
Hotel |
The
Kalahari conjures up images of golden dunes,
mystical nights and Bushmen artifacts. The Kalahari
Sands Hotel and Casino is a tribute to these
metaphors and is a stepping stone to Namibia and the
gateway to Etosha National Park and the Namib
Desert.
The Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino has a total of
173 rooms which are decorated to blend into their
earthy surroundings. The rooms offer spacious
traditional hotel furnishings in tones that reflect
the dunes and terrain of South Africa.
Each
guestroom has a sitting area, while the hotel’s
suites have spacious dining and living areas. All
rooms provide mini bars, 24 hour room service, a
mini refrigerator and coffee making facilities.
The Kalahari Sands features a bustling casino at the
center of the hotel, with slots, table games and a
poker room. For on-site dining, the Dunes restaurant
offers an al a carte menu all day as well as a
buffet carvery,and an outdoor terrace provides a
unique dining opportunity. The Kalahari’s Oasis Bar
and its resident pianist invite guests to a relaxing
venue for evening cocktails. |
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Kulala Desert Lodge |
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Kulala
Desert Lodge is positioned within the arid Namib
Desert on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, and
is closest to the iconic red dunes of the Sossusvlei.
The camp comprises 15 thatched and canvas "kulalas"
with en-suite bathrooms and verandas. Each room is
built on a wooden platform to catch the cooling
breezes and has a deck on the flat rooftop where
bedrolls are placed for guests to sleep under the
countless stars that Namibia's clear skies reveal.
The main area, with décor motivated by northern
Africa, has a lounge, pub, dining area, plunge pool,
and wrap-around veranda overlooking the waterhole -
a perfect location to view and photograph the desert
vista. The overall setting is a true delight to the
senses, bringing together the rhythm of Namibia,
French cuisine and intimacy. A waterhole in front of
camp attracts a number of local wildlife (such as
gemsbok, springbok, ostrich and jackal) and provides
a perfect location to view and photograph the desert
scenery.
Game drives and walks are offered on the private
reserve with incredible views, desert game and
smaller desert fauna and flora. Another option, at
an extra cost, is early morning ballooning.
Beginning at first light, the 60-90 minute balloon
safari offers a truly matchless experience to soar
silently above the splendid sand dunes and desert -
with a champagne breakfast served at your landing
site. |
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Doro Nawas Camp |
Doro
Nawas Camp is located in the dry Aba-Huab River
valley, within the Doro !Nawas Conservancy in
central Damaraland, and commands impressive views of
the Etendeka Mountains to the north and the red
sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein in the south.
Guests are housed in 16 natural walled units, the
design and décor blending in with the surrounding
scenery. The units with their attention to comfort
and luxury are a mix of natural stone and canvas
walls with wood and glass doors, shaded by a thatch
roof. Each unit consists of a bedroom, en-suite
bathroom with outdoor shower and a veranda for
stargazing or sleep outs.
The main building is suspended on the top of a small
hill providing panoramic views of this varied and
impressive landscape, which varies from tabletop
outcrops, small canyons, and dry riverbeds to
grassland vistas. The main area is made up of indoor
and outdoor rooftop dining areas, residential pool
area, bar, curio and small gallery exhibiting
Namibian art. A staircase to the roof allows for
soothing sundowners and stargazing.
The camp provides an excellent base for exploring
the local area in game drive vehicles and on foot,
taking in the spectacular views and desert scenery.
A highlight is the fascinating journey to
Twyfelfontein, Namibia's first World Heritage Site,
with its famous San art engravings, and the largest
collection of petroglyphs - prehistoric rock art -
in Africa. |
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