Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary
Farm Frauenstein 277, Windhoek Namibia
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The Naankuse Lodge & Wildlife Sanctuary is near the Airport and central Windhoek, on a 3.200 hectare big reserve. We offer Carnivore Feeding Tours, Bushman stories and stargazing dinners, Cheetah experiences and a “Behind the Scenes with Marlice” tour. Choose to stay in one of our six individual chalets or one of our 16 exclusive holiday homes. We offer a dining area with award-winning cuisine, stunning views, bar and swimming pool. A delightful blend of rich ethnicity and modern luxury. The Naankuse Lodge is the only Charity Lodge in Namibia, all profits from our lodge are returned back to our charitable projects. Naankuse supports the local San community and activities are led by the local San. Volunteers looking to help with conservation can join the Volunteer Program offered on the Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary. The program offers volunteers the rare and exciting opportunity to work closely with and actively participate in the conservation of African wildlife.
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Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Bar / lounge
Patio
Walking tours
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
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Public wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Chapel / shrine
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Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
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Excellent stay in a sanctuary close to the airport and Windhoek. If you want to spend the first or last night close to Windhoek, this is the place to stay. I would suggest to stay at least two nights to have time to participate in the many wildlife experiences the lodge has to offer. Corne met us with a welcome drink at arrival and gave us all the necessary information we needed for our stay. He and the rest of the staff have been very helpful and responsive. If you read my review you probably have read as well some other recent reviews as I did and I almost cancelled my stay here. I’m so glad I didn’t, because we had a wonderful time here, one night was way too short. The recent very negative reviews definitely don’t do justice to this great place that has been created with a much deeper purpose than just being a lodge. Don’t expect a luxury lodge at the top end, but the price is totally reasonable for what you are offered. We stayed in the bush chalet number one, very convenient next to the main building with the restaurant, reception and common reading area. Our room was super clean and nothing was missing, everything well stocked, towels, coffee, tea and minibar. There are definitely no rats in the room, my guess is that some guests might have mistaken the rock hyrax for rats. It could happen, if you leave the sliding windows to the deck open, that some curious animals enter the room. Also baboons roam around, they could really make a mess in your room. But aren’t the animals one of the reasons we come to Namibia? Just don’t let them enter your room. We had a wonderful sunset horse ride with Cindy, the caretaker of the horses. She is very calm and did a great job. Her colleague prepared us a sundowner for our last sunset in Namibia out in the wilderness, it was magical. The 4 course diner was delicious and so was the breakfast.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The bush chalets are great for couples, but might not give you the necessary privacy if you are...
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We visited early September for 1 night. The first impression was that the room had not been cleaned properly (or for a while). During the evening there was a strong sweage smell coming from the outside. Lots of faeces on the patio and inside the room. Feaces came from rats, we actually saw one running around the room. Called the management - a member of staff came in with a broomstick (!) to lead the rat out. After insisting, we got moved to the next room where immediately saw rat faeces again, however, when pointed out, staff did not find it important and just left the room. Looking the roof of the room you could see that it had holes which they tried to close with expanding foam-this indicates that they know the issue and choose to host their guests at those standards whilst charging prenium prices. Needless to say that we slept with all our clothes on including jackets and left next morning without even having coffee as we could only imagine what was going on in that kitchen. Management did not apologise or mentioned anything at all about the stay. Would not recommend. Vibes are grim, cleanliness is below poor. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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You have to remember this is a nature reserve, a wildlife sanctuary. Its not meant to be a luxury resort. Having said that our party of three couples absolutely enjoyed the large villa overlooking hundred of acres of land with animals walking right past our picture windows. We had a massive lounge and dining room, lovely sun lounge and modern kitchen. Bedrooms and bathrooms were good. But the whole house needs a bit of renovation and TLC. The dining area of the main lodge is airy with great views and a decent swimming pool. Staff are all smiles. Food was OK buffet at breakfast & dinner while theres a small a la carte lunch menu.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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we arrived late just for dinner after a 3 hour wait at the airport. We got the keys and went to our accommodation. It all looked very nice although some parts were closed off with the word private. Actually weird for a lodge and you would expect this by Airbnb. Then we saw that the toilet had a nasty smelling surprise. I tried to flush it but part decided to stay. It is not a cheap place to stay, so I made a picture. We went for dinner and I asked the woman if they cleaned our room well. She looked bit surprised so I showed her the picture. She asked me to send it to her. When action was taken I would not write this review. I expected someone to go clean the stuff and making a apologise . We came back for dinner and it was still there. Bizar and totally disrespectful for the 400 euro we payed for 1 night. The negative tone was set and we looked more to the place. Nice accommodation, but the dining area was not cosy and looked like a silo. High ceiling high windows and bad light made the glass windows reflect. It showed that the only cleaned the part that was within reach.Dinner was okay but breakfast was poor. Bread was finished and was only brought in after we gave up the wait. We ordered cappuccino and a coffee latte. They had no idea wat we were talking about. Finally the coffee came and we were surprised that we had to pay for it. Ridiculous My advice : wait until they trained there staff…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: outside area is missing nice places to sit
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Racist front office - arrogant rude and unhelpful. Knowingly checked in villa that had no water. Dinner and breakfast were terrible. 5 day old quiche, 10 day old croissant and stinking cut fruits. Animals are collared and you are better off watching them in zoo. Travel agents book this property because of the high commission they receive. Best avoid it.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: No value for money.
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One of the best experiences of our life! This is a must-go hotel if you’re in Namibia. They conduct very seriously their conservation work. It’s amazing to experience their impact in society and in nature. Rooms are very comfort. Food is amazing. Service is awesome. Recommended for couple and family. It’s an unforgettable experience.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Naankuse Lodge A place of adventure and relaxation. I was with a small group on this trip to South Africa from 1-15. March 2023. The tour went via Cape Town, Winlands (Diemersdal, Meerendal, Tokara) Windhoek, Swakopmund to Naankuse Lodge with wildlife and relaxation. The lodges are located in the middle of the wilderness and people meet in the main lodge for a delicious meal. A friendly reception and a top service in the restaurant awaited us. The restaurant is spacious and the outdoor facilities with pool invite you to relax. The adjoining canyon is grandiose and invites you to take a photo and explore it. Naankuse Lodge was a good choice to end our trip. With the BIG 5 it was a high point and a relaxing conclusion at the same time. A big thank you to the Naankuse team. (and surely there are now 3 more loungers and umbrellas too :) U. Graupner…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My wife and I had 3 nights at Naankuse. The lodge is in a remote setting about an hour from Windhoek. The main building has reception and a restaurant, with a small patio area. Below this is a swimming pool overlooking a river valley and small gorge, that was mostly dry during our stay. The rest of the terrain was scrubby savannah with a few paths and roads you could wander along. The rooms were comfortable and clean, with a patio area at the back overlooking the valley. A large shower in the middle of the room might not be to everybody's taste but we were happy with it. A bit more shade on the patio outside the room would also have been nice. The food was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were there for birds and mammals. The former topped 70 different species. For the mammals we went on a game drive which was the only disappointing part of the stay. We were shown (I think rehabilitated) giraffes and an elephant but the driver didn't really stop for anything else and didn't say what the different species of antelope were. All in all a pleasant stay though. …
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were travelling with my daughter’s family including two very small boys. Naankuse said it was child friendly. Firstly we were accommodated near the main building whereas my daughter and family were in a lodge 2k away with no means of communication. Why weren’t we all put in the same place-there was plenty of room?Beautiful accommodation but totally impractical. Next there was only one activity suitable for children However the final ignominy was when the manager took our sun umbrella (1 of only 2) from the pool left our belongings in the sun and gave it it who he obviously considered were more important guests, in spite of my remonstrations. There was no seating on the veranda in the shade so all six of us were forced to shelter in our rooms from the sun. So disappointing and so much for the start of our African adventure This is our 3rd visit to wonderful Namibia. This was by far the least considerate service we have ever experienced despite being an expensive lodge.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We spent a couple of nights here after volunteering on the sanctity for a week. It is a luxury location with beautiful 1,2,3 and 4 bed lodges excellent food and service and a great selection of trips you can do from carnivore feeding and game drives to meeting the local bushman.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Stay here if you have a night or two in Windhoek.
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US$173 - US$264 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
NamibiaKhomas RegionWindhoek
NUMBER OF ROOMS
22
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Frequently Asked Questions about Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary
What are some of the property amenities at Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary have airport transportation?
Yes, Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Naankuse Lodge and Wildlife Sanctuary?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Afrikaans.