Lodge Damaraland is a smart, contemporary retreat on the outskirts of Khorixas that has quickly built a following among travellers who want something more contemporary than the regional norm. Where much of the region’s accommodation leans rustic, this lodge brings a cleaner, more design-conscious style to central Damaraland while keeping the warmth and space that make a desert stay memorable.
The rooms are the highlight: bright, air-conditioned twins and doubles with en-suite bathrooms and large windows or terraces framing views across the valley and the rocky hills beyond. There is a swimming pool for the heat of the day, an inviting restaurant and bar, and generous communal areas that make the most of the wide Damaraland skies. The overall feel is relaxed but polished, a comfortable step up without tipping into extravagance.
Its position just outside Khorixas makes it an ideal springboard. The Petrified Forest, with its 280-million-year-old fossilised trees, is close by, as are the Twyfelfontein engravings, the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Desert-elephant routes along the Huab and the striking Vingerklip formation to the east are both within day-trip range, so a two-night stay here easily fills with excursions in several directions.
The lodge is offered on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with dinner available in the restaurant. As a price guide, a twin room with a view for two adults is around N$5,650 per night including taxes.
The lodge’s edge-of-town location makes it easy to reach on good roads near Khorixas, a comfortable drive for any vehicle and a practical base from which to fan out across the region. The cooler, drier months from May to October are the most pleasant for excursions, though the lodge’s comfort makes it appealing year-round. Its contemporary rooms make it a good match for travellers who want a touch more style than the typical desert lodge, from couples to small groups, and a two-night stay leaves ample time for the Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein and a desert-elephant drive.
For travellers who want modern comfort and reliable service as a central Damaraland base, Lodge Damaraland is a compelling choice. Confirm live availability and the current rate using the button below.
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