Damaraland · Namibia
Grootberg Lodge
Nature Lodge · 16 rooms
Grootberg Lodge, perched on the Etendeka Plateau, offers unparalleled views of the Klip River Valley. This lodge, owned by the local conservancy, seamlessly blends breathtaking natural beauty with the warmth of authentic community hospitality. As the flagship lodge of Journeys Namibia, it provides a unique and immersive safari experience.
Accommodation at Grootberg Lodge ranges from cozy double and twin rooms to spacious family and triple rooms, all designed to provide comfort after a day of adventure. Guests can delve into a variety of activities, from tracking elusive desert-adapted elephants and rhinos to enjoying scenic sundowner drives and guided night walks. The lodge is deeply committed to responsible tourism, supporting the local #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy and offering guests opportunities to engage with Damara culture.
For those seeking a more rustic experience, the nearby Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp offers peaceful wilderness camping amidst granite boulders and mopane trees. This community-run site also provides a unique Damara farmlife experience, further enriching the cultural immersion.
Highlights
- Breathtaking views of the Klip River Valley from the Etendeka Plateau
- Community-owned and operated, offering authentic local hospitality
- Flagship lodge of Journeys Namibia
- Activities include rhino tracking, desert elephant tracking, sundowner drives, guided night walks, and cultural tours.
- Supports local conservancy and offers cultural immersion with the Damara people
Why we love it
- Owned by the local #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy, ensuring direct community benefit and authentic cultural experiences.
- Prime location on the Etendeka Plateau, offering dramatic and expansive views.
- Opportunities for tracking highly endangered desert-adapted black rhino and elephants.
- Combination of comfortable lodge accommodation and immersive wilderness camping at Hoada Campsite.
- Emphasis on responsible tourism and direct interaction with Damara culture and traditions.
Facilities
- · Double Rooms
- · Twin Rooms
- · Family Rooms
- · Triple Rooms
- · Restaurant
- · Bar
- · Swimming Pool
- · Viewpoint decks
- · Hoada Campsite (nearby)
- · Hoada Tented Camp (nearby)
- · Wi-Fi in public areas
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