Erongo Wilderness Lodge is nestled amid granite formations on the outskirts of an ancient volcano. These are the Erongo Mountains – a spectacular feature in the heart of a country renowned for its scenic beauty.
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The lodge has 10 tented chalets, built on stilts, set against towering granite formations.
Each chalet has its own niche amongst the rocks, ensuring peace, privacy and exclusivity. The luxury Meru tents are pitched under steep thatched roofs for shade, and have netting across all windows and doors, allowing only the breeze to enter. The en-suite bathrooms are built around the existing rocks and trees, naturally. Raised, lit walkways and natural stone steps connect the chalets to the main area.
In the immediate vicinity of the lodge are a number of activities and attractions, including; Namibia’s only wine producer, microlighting, quad biking, additional Bushman Rock Art sites, various gem jewellery and other craft outlets in nearby Omaruru.
Flanked by the Namib Desert to the West and mixed-woodland savannah to the
East, the mountains form a rare confluence of ecosystems that give rise to
remarkable biodiversity, including a vast array of plant, reptile, mammal
and bird species that are endemic to Namibia.
The lodge is a founder member of The Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy, joining
30 private landowners in a collective effort to conserve and protect this
natural treasure of over 200 000ha in extent.
The Conservancy’s mission includes the preservation of the rich cultural
heritage in the form of rock paintings and engravings that are found throughout
the area, such as at the Paula’s Cave rock art site at Erongo Wilderness
Lodge.
Paula’s Cave Drive/Walk
After about an hour and a half drive through the scenically beautiful lodge
property you will end up at the foot of the hill where the site of Paula’s
Cave can be found.
An easy walk up the hill will take you to the National Monument site of some
outstanding bushman rock art.
After exploring the rock art, relax with a cold ‘sundowner’ drink
and enjoy the closing of the day.
A slow drive searching for nocturnal animals with the help of a spotlight
will bring you back to the lodge in time for dinner A must see for anyone
visiting the area.
Nature Drive
Erongo Wilderness Lodge is situated on a 2000-hectare farm, which forms part
of a further 6000-hectare farm.
Over the years, all farming activities have ceased and the farm has been left
to recover to its natural state.
The animals occurring naturally in the Erongo Region have been encouraged
to return to the area by means of waterholes, salt and mineral licks and through
good farm management.
Even though Erongo Wilderness Lodge is not situated in a ‘controlled’,
‘fenced in’ game park, a large variety of animals can be seen
living as Nature intended in their Natural habitat following Natural behavioural
patterns.
A two to three hour drive in open 4X4 vehicles through the different habitat
and vegetation types is a great way to view the variety of animals occurring
in the area.
Guided walks
Walking the area surrounding the Lodge is highly encouraged and is the best
way to experience the beauty of the Erongo Mountains.
Our guides have been very well trained on the interesting Fauna and Flora
of the area and are available to escort guests through the property at any
time that suits them.
We have put together a number of interesting walks to suit people of all different
fitness levels.
Sundowner walk: Very close to the lodge, you will be guided up a granite
hill where chairs and benches will be waiting for you on the rocky outcrops.
Enjoy a cold sundowner drink while watching the sun set over spectacular views
of the Erongo and Brandberg Mountains.
Poachers walk: An easy walk, close to the lodge.
We have displayed snares and traps used by local poachers to catch game and
birds.
A guide will show you the evil efficiency of these snares.
Mountain top walk: Best done early morning, you will set out on a two to three hour walk through the bush and up along a huge Granite mountain with spectacular views.
Hides: There are three hides on the property overlooking water holes where
guests can spend the day relaxing and watching game and birds.
Lunch packs and drinks can be supplied.
Birding
Namibia is home to a large variety of bird life, with a recorded 620 bird
species and eleven of these being near endemic to Namibia.
Erongo Wilderness Lodge has been working closely with Rob Simmons, Ornithologist
for the Ministry of Environment, on ongoing projects for certain of these
near-endemics.
The main one being the most common Namibian near-endemic, the White-Tailed
Shrike, where numerous birds have been ‘colour ringed’ for long
term survival and breeding success studies.
Rob is a regular visitor at Erongo, and feels that this is definitely one
of Namibia’s ‘birding hotspots’.
A road trip across Namibia is an experience you will cherish forever, the freedom to stop wherever you want and explore Namibia on your own terms, for that you will need to hire the right car.
