Lapa Lange

Traditional Campfire Experience

Owners, Piet and Ems de Lange, prefer to introduce visitors to the traditional campfire experience, serving potjiekos and lapa barbecues. This offers a special treat to tourists unfamiliar with this beloved Namibian cooking experience.

According to the De Langes, their entire philosophy in the operation of Lapa Lange is based on the principle of Namibian "Gemütlichkeit."

The Big Eight

Lapa Lange has its own take on the so-called Big Eight:

• Beer
• Braaivleis
• Biltong
• Boeretroos (coffee)
• Big fires
• Black diamond (karakul)
• Boere music
• Beautiful black ladies in traditional attire

Dining and Food

We provide a wide variety of food, all of which is organic. Our focus on fresh, organic food ensures a unique and healthy dining experience for our guests.

Lapa Lange Amenities and Facilities

At Lapa Lange Lodge, guests can enjoy a range of facilities, including:

• Self-catering chalets with two double bedrooms, each fully equipped with barbecue facilities.
• A pool bar overlooking the waterhole and beautifully landscaped gardens.
• A conference centre with a capacity for 60 persons.
• Campsites with private restrooms.
• A restaurant, bar, and a fully outfitted kitchen with a cool room and freezer.

Future plans include building 18 additional bungalows, an eco-culture farm showcasing Nama culture, and facilities for stargazing with telescopes to study the Southern Cross.

What To Do at Lapa Lange

Visitors to Lapa Lange can enjoy a wide range of activities that include walks in the game camp, a game drive or merely relaxing next to the water hole and watching a variety of games come to drink. Twenty different species of game are found on the 1 500 hectare of the lodge.

• 4x4 Kalahari dune rides with sundowners.
• Game drives and hiking trails in the wild game camp.
• Fishing and crossbow shooting.
• Viewing Hoodia and other succulents.
• Stargazing under clear night skies.

Farming Activities

• Karakul and sheep farming.
• Nama cultural experiences, including traditional dancing.

Accommodation and Future Developments

There are Self-catering chalets, each with two double bedrooms and fully equipped with barbeque facilities. We are also planning to build more bungalows. In Addition, a pool bar has been constructed over a waterhole, offering an extended view of the surroundings, animals, and uniquely arranged gardens.

Preparations have been made for information and conference centres that can hold up to 60 people. A camping area with private restrooms is also under development. In addition, there is a restaurant, bar, and a fully outfitted kitchen with a cool room and freezer.

Eco-Culture Farm

We are also planning an Eco-Culture farm where tourists can observe the following:

• The Nama Culture: The Nama are the cultural group of our region, offering a unique and in-depth experience of their primitive culture.
• The Hoodia Plant: A plant used by the 'bushmen' for various purposes, it is still used today for medical and diet products.
• Astrology: Perfect sunsets and clear night skies provide an ideal setting for stargazing. We plan to set up telescopes for those interested in studying the 'Southern Cross', which is visible in this region.
• Red Dunes and Adventure: The farm next to Lapa Lange offers red dunes for camping and buggy rides.
• Anthills Tour: The well-known anthills on the farm are fascinating. We offer a special outing where tourists can learn about the construction of these anthills on our “Ant Trail”.

Our Location

Lapa Lange Lodge is easily accessible from various regions:

Directions from Mata Mata

• Take the C15 road from Gochas to Witbooisvlei on the C18 road (181 km).
• From Witbooisvlei, continue on the M29 road to Lapa Lange Lodge (39 km).

Directions from Windhoek

• Take the B1 highway from Windhoek to Rehoboth.
• Continue on the B1 highway to Kalkrand, then to Mariental.
• From Mariental, take the M29 road to Lapa Lange Lodge.

Directions from Keetmanshoop

• Take the B1 highway from Keetmanshoop to Mariental.
• From Mariental, take the M29 road to Lapa Lange Lodge.