near Mariental
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INTU AFRIKA KALAHARI GAME RESERVE
near Mariental
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where the sand is blown and sifted over thousands of years into majestic waves
of crimson dunes;
where the Oryx is able to survive on as little as a litre of water a year;
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Visit Namibia and experience the Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Lodges where you will meet the Bushmen and enjoy the solitude of the Kalahari. Visit the land where the red sand meets the deep blue sky and the sun sets in an explosion of colour. Bask in the crisp clear starlight to the sounds of the African night. Walk or drive through the desert over the dunes and along the dune valleys among the Camelthorn trees.
Enjoy the challenge of spotting and identifying varied wildlife and bird species surrounding you. Visit Intu Afrika and be taken on a Namibian adventure to be remembered.
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Lodge Facilities
The lodges offer a full range of facilities to guests. These include a restaurant, lounge, bar, curio shop and swimming pool, together with a a boma shelter beneath a giant Camelthorn tree. There are 3 lodges on the reserve offering outstanding service and unrivaled vistas. In addition there is a luxury tented camp.
Activities
Additional activities and services
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| How to get there by car: - | |
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11 km north of Mariental turn right towards Aranos. After 12 km turn left on road 1268 until you reach the lodge. |
| How to get there by air: - | Intu Afrika has its own air strip |
| Co-ordinates:- S 24.05.3 E 17.57.1 | |
| Length:- 900 metres | |
| Surface:- Clay - landing impossible after rain. |
| CAMELTHORNE LODGE | DUNE LODGE | ZEBRA LODGE |
| Set in a secluded valley between two red sand dunes and hidden amongst ancient camelthorn trees, a unique African experience awaits you. A thatched lounge and boma overlook a natural stone pool in an area thet provides the ideal habitat for leopard and a variety of birds. Venture by Land Rover into the Kalahari Thirstland where you will experience magical sunsets, stunning landscape and possibly a close encounter with big African game. As guests are enkindled with the wonders of the Kalahari Thirstland , they are also offered the opportunity of exploring it on foot, horseback or by game-viewing vehicle. Upon your return enjoy an exciting dining experience in true African style. Ten comfortable bungalows set well apart with en-suite facilities, enable the discerning visitor to experience an ultimate African Dream. The night around the camp fire under sparkling African skies will never be forgotten. Dinner & breakfast are included - Lunch and activities are extra. | At the Dune Lodge in the heart of this 150 square kilometre private reserve, Intu Afrika is opening up new frontiers for local people and guests, bringing them closer to the earth and its animals. A major project involving game translocation and the conserving of a unique wetland eco-system ensures an exhilerating and satisfying adventure. As guests are enkindled with the wonders of the Kalahari Thirstland , they are also offered the opportunity of exploring it on foot, horseback or by game-viewing vehicle. Dune Lodge will immerse you in the romance and culture of a bygone era and introduce you to the people who played a part in the history of the Kalahari. Five airconditioned private bush suites with magnificient views, handsomely furnished and decoraed, reflect the culture of these people. Full board and all activities are included. | Savor the panorama created by the grassy plains, acacia woodlands and red sand dunes. Zebra Lodge offers 16 beds in comfortable and stylish accommodation connected to the main lodge. Each room provides twin beds and private en-suite facilities (shower only). The lodge also has a swimming pool. Coffee/Tea and all the meals are served in the lodge's dining room or at the poolside or outside in the open-air boma under the Kalahari sky (weather permitting). Dinner & breakfast are included - Lunch and activities are extra. |
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Full pre-payment is required for all reservations 60 days before arrival.
Please note - rates are subject to change without prior notice.
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