Lat: 19.85103° S, Lon: 14.13331° E
Accommodation Info
Perched on the rim of the Etendeka Plateau, Grootberg Lodge stands sentinel over the Klip River Valley. The lodge is the ideal midway stopover for visitors travelling between Etosha National Park and Swakopmund, allowing them to experience the true wilderness that is Damaraland. Fourteen cosy twin chalets and two-family units, powered with solar energy, are perched along the edge of the Etendeka Plateau and will make you feel at home. They are built from natural materials to blend into the surroundings. Private decks provide stunning views across the Klip River Valley. Each chalet is equipped with a private bathroom, a desk and a coffee and tea station. There are no electrical outlets, but we have a charging station in the main area of the lodge.
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Activities
Rhino Tracking: a combination of walking an driving in search of the black rhino.
Guided Walks: learn more about the geological wonders of the Damaraland.
Desert Elephant Tracking: half day Elephant tracking excursion.
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