Kambahoka Restcamp

Omaheke, meaning ‘sandveld’, describes the cattle-farming region well. The basic campsites in the area combine simple camping on fine Kalahari sand under the shade of acacia trees with a rich cultural experience. Different ethnic groups are highlighted at each campsite and by visiting them all, you gain a sampling of three interesting Namibian cultures, Herero, San and Tswana.

Situated next to the Aminuis salt pan, 180 km south-east of Gobabis, Kambahoka Restcamp consists of seven campsites, each with a table and barbecue area, and basic facilities.

At Kambahoka Rest Community Campsite you will have an opportunity to meet with and experience the traditions & culture of the Tswanas, Herero’s and Bushmen Admire the massive salt pan which presents itself in the form of an imaginary

Activities

    Cultural performance and storytelling around the fire
    Visit to nearby homesteads
    Guided walk to the salt pan
    Delicious meal prepared by local woman
    Craft & donkey cart rides
 

Nearby Attractions
    Kalahari Desert
    Traditional villages
    Ominus Salt pan

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Zebra Kalahari Lodge - Kalahari

The Zebra Kalahari Lodge is one of three lodges on the Intu Afrika Private Game Reserve, set in the middle of the Kalahari Desert at only 250km from Windhoek. Zebra Lodge is the perfect first stop on your journey in Namibia. In only 3 hours drive from the international airport you arrive in a panorama of grassy plains, acacia woodlands and red sand dunes.

This game reserve is know as probably one of the most fascinating in Namibia. The grassy plains peppered with centuries old camelthorn trees are separated by the red dunes providing refuge for diverse animal and birdlife indigenous to the Kalahari. Make use of our 4x4 Game Drive vehicles our Quad Bikes to take you a safari not soon to be forgotten. Zebra Kalahari Lodge is a member of the Leading Lodges of Africa - Safari Lodges.

Zebra Lodge is set in a panorama of open grassy plain, acacia woodlands and red sand dunes. A luxurious establishment, the cool interior reflects casual comfort. This unique lodge can accommodate 26 guests in twin bedded rooms connected to the main lodge building. Each air-conditioned room has an en-suite bathroom with all modern conveniences and is furnished with an elegant simplicity that reminds one of a bygone era.

Zebra Suite

Zebra Suite Interior

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Selfdrive Tours Namibia

Namibia Reservations offers its potential clients a variety of selfdrive tours throughout Namibia. It ranges from affordable to luxurious Namibia Safaris. Should you however have a personal request please do not hesitate to contact us to notify us of your interests.

  

We will tailor make your itinerary to suite your ideas.

  

Below you will find a range of set tours offered by Namibia Reservations. 

(Please click on the Tour Code for more information regarding the Tour.)

NR01 Namibian Highlights 14 Days/13 Nights

  

(Dead Vlei, Dune 45 - Big Daddy & Sossusvlei Pan in Sossusvlei)

NR03 Extravagant Vistas 15 Days/14 Nights

  

(Shipwrecks at Skeleton Coast, Fur Seal Colony at Cape Cross & Quadbike Adventures at Swakopmund)

NR08 Discover Caprivi 12 Days/11 Nights

 

(Nunda River Lodge - Divundu & Caprivi Strip)

    

Contact us for your Namibia dream to realize!

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Local news from the Gondwana Collection

It’s a verdant Desert
The clay pan of Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib, surrounded by the highest dunes on earth, has turned into a big lake. A few days ago those who wanted to see this rare spectacle of nature had to walk for 5 km because the seasonal Tsauchab River, which flows into Sossusvlei, had swept away part of the gravel road to the vlei. The eastern fringe of the Namib Desert, which you pass on the way to Sossusvlei, has turned into a vast silvery-green sea of grass. At Namib Desert Lodge, nestled at the foot of the fossilized dunes, a bank of sand had to be heaped up to protect the lodge from flooding.

The Kalahari Desert in eastern Namibia is also decked out in greenery and blooms. The Auob River flooded the depressions near Stampriet and enclosed the rise on which Kalahari Farmhouse is situated. At times guests had to park their cars at the riverbank and climb onto a hanger to be taken through hundreds of metres of shallow water by tractor. At Aus in the south-westerly parts of the country a kayakist used the opportunity for a trip on the seasonal river in flood.
The monthly figures have beaten all records, at least since the time that rainfall results were recorded. Here are this season’s figures (from 1 September 2010):
Etosha Safari Lodge & Camp at Etosha National Park – 274.8 mm (annual average: approx. 300 mm; in February alone: 99.8 mm).
Damara Mopane Lodge near Khorixas - 306 mm (approx. 150 mm / 139.8 mm)
Kalahari Anib Lodge northeast of Mariental – approx. 300 mm (approx. 250 mm / no data available). Kalahari Farmhouse near Stampriet – 275.4 mm (approx. 250 mm / 112.0 mm).
Namib Desert Lodge north of Sossusvlei/Sesriem – 258.6 mm (approx. 100 mm / 160.6 mm).
Cañon Roadhouse east of the Fish River Canyon – 74.7 mm (approx. 80 mm / 64.6 mm).
Klein-Aus Vista near Aus – 103.4 mm (approx. 80 mm / 97.8 mm).

The rainfalls have washed away parts of gravel and tar roads and caused potholes. A roughly 50 metre section of the B 3 main road between Karasburg and Ariamsvlei in the southeast has been eroded. Repairs are expected to take two to three months. In the meantime travellers have to make a detour. Some passes on the escarpment between the central plateau and the coastal plains of the Namib can only be negotiated by four-wheel drive at present.

In Etosha National Park a bus with a tour group got stuck in a waterhole and had to be pulled out. Damara Mopane Lodge near Khorixas had no problems with flooding but there were constant power failures. Guests nevertheless had a pleasant stay thanks to the lodge’s own generator - and candles.

The dams have filled up. The sluice gates of Hardap Dam near Mariental, the country’s largest reservoir, had to be opened several times already to avoid overflowing. Hardap dams up the Fish River which nevertheless flowed in full width several hundred kilometres further south, in the Fish River Canyon. South Africa has also had a lot of rain. When the Gariep/Orange River, which forms Namibia’s southern border, burst its banks several weeks ago lodgings and fields of grapes were flooded, and the ferry service at Sendelingsdrift had to be suspended.

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Auob River reaches highest level in more than 10 years

It is still uncertain whether the water will reach the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

The Auob River, one of only two ephemeral rivers flowing through the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, has reached its highest level in more than a decade – but it is still uncertain whether it will reach the park.
The level of the river began rising sharply last weekend at Stampriet, near its source, and reached the settlement of Gochas, 72 km downstream, on Wednesday afternoon.
The General Manager of the Auob Country Lodge, Maureen De Villiers, told Tour Namibia this morning, the river was flowing the full width of its course and the water level was still rising.
De Villiers said the campsite at the lodge was flooded (Wednesday, 26 January) and that the rising level of the river has since forced the lodge to close the campsite. The Lodge however is operational.
She said the level of the Auob was about 1 m below the causeway at Gochas early yesterday evening, but this morning the river was flowing strongly over the causeway – preventing some of the learners at the village from getting to school.
De Villiers expects the river to begin subsiding in about two day’s time.
Meanwhile, Mr Jannie van der Merwe of the farm Kinkel near the Mata Mata border has told Tour Namibia the flood water is not expected to reach the border before Monday – if the flow is strong enough.
The Auob River is a vital component of the Kgalagadi ecosystem as the subterranean water supports a lush growth of Camel Thorn trees. Regular floods are essential to recharge the underground water which is extracted to provide water to the herds of Springbok, Gemsbok (Oryx), Blue Wildebeest and Red Hartebeest occurring along its course.
Water of the Auob River last reached the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the year 2000. The Auob River eventually joins the Nossob River at Twee Rivieren at the park’s southern entrance.

Derived from TourNamibia

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Flooding of the Okavango River and Mariental area

• Please be advised that the road from Mariental to the Intu Afrika Private Game Reserve is flooded.
  If you plan to travel in that direction without a 4x4 vehicle, please rather drive via Kalkrand.

And on another note:

• The Okavango River has started to rise at an alarming speed. It has already reached much higher levels now than it had the same time last year. The first floodings have been reported along the river and we expect more floods to occur in the coming weeks. Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa is in the fortunate position to be located on higher grounds and they do not experience flooding of the lodge or the access roads. Please continue to travel to the Okavango. The area needs your support and even during the floods the Kavango and Caprivi remain an unbelievable natural spectacle.

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Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge on Namibia Reservations Website

Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge now also included on the Website of Namibia Reservations.
A Private game Reserve of 10000 acres situated in the Kalahari Desert. Enjoy the Kalahari desert from one of twelve individual guest houses. Carrying the names of the largest wild animal species of the reservation, the stilted guest houses are arranged around a Vlei, a natural dry lake. All walking paths from the guest houses to the main building are paved, barrier-free, and well-lit.
Exterior walls made from canvas and the traditional African thatched roofs guarantee an excellent indoor climate even with high outside temperatures. All bathrooms are built as solid construction.
This Lodge is also handicapped friendly with fixed walkways between the bungalows and the restaurant, as well as the bathrooms being barrier free.

For more details visit our website: www.namibiareservations.com/kalahari_red_dunes_lodge.html or contact us at info@namibiarservations.com