!URIS SAFARI LODGE

!URIS SAFARI LODGE is located some 25 kilometers west of the town of Tsumeb in Namibia's diverse and fascinating Oshikoto region. The Lodge nestles in a 17,000 hectare private game reserve with an abundance of Eland, Kudu and other game. For visitors with an interest in gemstones and minerals, !Uris Safari Lodge borders some historic German mines namely Uris, Alt Bobos, Karavatu and Omeg 2. Nearby is the mysterious and ancient Ojikoto Lake and the famous wildlife conservation area, Etosha National Park. We accommodate a maximum of 42 guests in 14 rooms consisting of seven semi-detached chalets. There are seven queensize bedrooms. The other seven family bedrooms are furnished with four three quarter beds, of which two beds are fitted on a loft, ideal for kids between 6 and 12 years of age, only. All beds are of extra length and the inviting bohemian looking rooms are rounded off with mosquito protecting nets. Rooms are equipped with amenities, towels, hair dryer, electric kettle, digital safe and telephone facilities. Electric appliances all run on 220/240 volts.

Dining The thatched dining, lounge and bar areas open onto spacious wooden decks, affording views over our country's world-renowned sunsets. !Uris Safari Lodge boasts delicious Pan African meals including full breakfast, lunch and dinner by candlelight. Dinners are either served in the lounge area or for guests favoring the "bush experience" the BOMA is a favorite.

Recreation facilities
In the "Footsteps of the Diggers" runs like a delicate string of copper through out the lodge. If it is not at our cozy fireplace in the lounge area, mining history is available at the small scale library, as well as small bits of mineral collections are available at the curio shop. "Dig" for wine, as you have to go down to the wine cellar with resemblance to the Tsumeb mineshaft. Round off your day with a lovely cigar in the "Cigar Bar".
A fantastically designed swimming pool is available for guests to relax in, not to mention a small eighty-seat chapel for weddings or just quiet contemplation. Special occasions can be booked at the Boma.

Conferences
We offer a breakaway conference experience for the nature lover. Our state of the art conference room can seat up to hundred delegates - theater style seating - fully equipped with all the standard conference necessities, e.g. video conferencing, big screen TV, projector and e-mail facilities.
Our professional conference coordinator is always available to assist you with planning your next conference, gala evening, awards function or team building session.

Activities The Tschudi area is known as a breeding ground and natural habitat for Eland. The 17,000 hectare Eland conservancy offers new sights and the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature from the back of a donkey cart or at leisurely walking pace on one of the walking trails. Before sunset when the burning heat of the African sunshine has diminished one can take a nature drive through the bush to view some of Africa's most majestic antelopes: eland and kudu. One can also view Duiker, Steenbok, Warthog, Jackal, Aardvark, Leguan (Monitor Lizards), and Baboon. Donkey cart rides are available to historic abandoned mining sites in the vicinity. Sightseeing trips to Tsumeb and the Etosha National Park can be arranged. Geological tours are done on request. Wilderness camping is available on our campsite about 5km from the lodge. Flora and Fauna Abundant bird life is a !Uris hallmark. One can see Crimson-breasted Boubou, Bulbul, Cape Turtle Dove, Bleating Warblers, Grey Lourie, Namaqua Dove, Green-spotted Dove, Plum-colored Starling, Francolin, Guinea Fowl, Yellow-billed and Red-billed Hornbill, Lilac-breasted Roller and a variety of Bee-eaters, Lovebirds and Sunbirds. Sight-seeing activities in the vicinity Tsumeb Museum, Tsumeb Cultural Village, Tsumeb Arts and Crafts Center, De Wet Shaft and the Tsumeb Upper Levels Smelter and Mine. Otjikoto Lake, Guinas Lake, Hoba Meteorite, Grootfontein Museum, African Baobab Trees (Tsintsabis area), and the famous Etosha National Park.

Sporting activities in the vicinity
Tsumeb has a challenging and beautifully landscaped nine-hole golf course, complete with driving range and clubhouse. A short distance from Tsumeb is a well-established shooting range operated by the German shooting club, Schützenverein. Skydiving at the Tsumeb Flying Club can be arranged by appointment.