Grootberg Lodge  

Grootberg Lodge is a landmark in Namibia for the tourism industry as it is the first middle-market establishment in the country that is 100% owned by the conservancy. 

Perched on the rim of the Etendeka Plateau, the Grootberg Lodge stands sentinel over the Klip River Valley.12 000 hectares have been set aside by the #Khoadi//Hoas community for conservation and tourism and it is through this pristine wilderness that you meander either on foot or by car to encounter the inhabitants of this remote biosphere.

For travellers making the journey between Etosha and Swakopmund, this lodge provides the ideal midway stopover, whilst allowing guests to experience the true wilderness that is Damaraland.

The Hoada Campsite:

#Khoadi //Hoas conservancy (Damara-Nama for corner of the elephant). The name of the campsite, Hoada, is a Damara-Nama term for “everybody”. This embodies the spirit of the entire conservancy, benefiting the community, the environment and tired, dusty travellers alike.

Hidden among large grey granite boulders and Mopani trees, Hoada (pronounce Waada) Campsite offers travellers a serene home in the wilderness.

Accommodation

• 14 twin and 2 family rock and thatch chalets gaze out over the Klip River Valley where Black Eagles are a regular sight — hunting just below your private deck
• Two family units provide enough space for parents and two children to share comfortably
• Each room has a shower, toilet and washbasin complimented with the necessary amenities
• The rooms each have a writing desk, bedside lamps and a small deck in front of the unit
• Small coffee and tea station are provided with hot water flasks (refill available at main area).
• All six luxury camp sites can easily accommodate eight persons, with ample designated areas for four tents or vehicles with roof-top tents.
• The Group campsite can take up to 14 guests and have male & female ablution facilities.
• Each campsite boasts its own kitchen facilities with running water and braai facilities with abundant space for setting up camp.
• As part of the mission of the conservancy, careful thought and emphasis have been placed on minimising the impact to the environment.
• Ablution facilities, with flush toilets, are cleverly hidden amongst the rocks and the braai area doubles as a “donkey” system that warms water for showers while the braai fires are burning.

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Activities

• Rhino Tracking
• Desert Elephant Tracking
• Guided Walk
• Damara Culture Tour
• Scenic Sundowner Drive on top of the Plateau
• Guided Sun Cycle Tour