Saturday, June 30, 2007

Cape Cross Lodge - Namibia

Cape Cross Lodge - Namibia Safari Lodges

In 1482, Diogo Cao, the Portuguese mariner found refuge from the harsh Atlantic at Cape Cross. He placed a cross to mark his landing. Although the original cross no longer stands on the spot, travellers come to Cape Cross to see the replica cross that marks his landing, as well as the huge seal colony, and the wonders of the Namib Desert.Today the site of his landing is a far more welcoming place. Cape Cross Lodge provides a high level of comfort and shelter from the harsh weather of the Skeleton Coast. From here, travellers can explore the same place visited by Diogo Cao, wonder at tens of thousands of rowdy seals and take a closer look at the Namib Atlantic coast, including a small lichen field.And as the day comes to an end, travellers have the rare opportunity to enjoy the remarkable sunset over the Skeleton Coast.

The curious mix of Cape Dutch and West Coast fishing village architecture with colossal windows happily embrace the natural light and affords endless contemplated vistas.
Around this tranquil oasis lodge lies infinite ocean and desert, littered with the eerie remains of man’s past endeavours. Nearby, rocky outcrops provide a perfect playground for a large seal colony. Activities obviously centre on the presence of the seals, and visitors can self-drive or even walk to the colony, ensuring they first visit the Ministry office to complete entry requirements.

Cape Cross Lodge offers 20 luxury double rooms,classically appointed with attention to detail, yetanimate with a rustic charm that is bewitching. Views through the large windows are breathtaking, no matter the time of day or night. The en-suite bathrooms are a statement of elegant simplicity, while the private balconies glow with the warmth of wooden deckchairs and tables, affording unrestricted seaviews and an aura of complete respite. Two of the bedrooms have been linked with a door to create a family suite when needed.



Etosha Mountain Lodge - Namibia



West of Etosha and Okaukuejo, on the side of a mountain with a view that stretches to the edge of the far African horizon, Etosha Mountain Lodge welcomes travellers to a world of exclusivity and comfort. Lying on a vast 90,000 ha private reserve, stocked with rare species such as black and white rhino and sable antelope, as well as leopard, cheetah and many of the other species common to the area, the lodge challenges travellers to remain, and take a more intimate look at the wilds of Namibia.
Yet its proximity to Etosha National Park lures travellers away on full day game drives from the lodge.Etosha Mountain Lodge is beautifully located and designed to display the majesty of Namibia. And with only six twin rooms and one suite, the emphasis of Etosha Mountain Lodge is on the comforts of fine living and the greatest luxury of all, exclusivity.


Dune struck travellers are enveloped in the folds of the six luxury chalets and one magnificent suite, which all overlook this breathtaking expanse of Namibia. The dawn sun is the only one to interrupt your morning dreams and it invites you to lounge in the teak dressed pool before you travel inside the mountain for afternoon wine tasting in the grotto.


Explore your surroundings on a game drive and picnic lunch that will reveal such hidden treasures as Black- and White Rhino, Cheetah, Leopard and Sable Antelope amongst the superb offering at Etosha Mountain Lodge.
- Morning Game drive including drinks.
- Afternoon Game drive including drinks.
- Fully day Game drive including drinks and picnic lunch.
Game on View! Black Rhino, White Rhino, Giraffe, Eland, Mountain Zebra, Kudu, Oryx, Cheetah, Leopard, Springbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Warthog, Duiker, Black-faced Impala and Sable antelope, Hartebeest etc.