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Alte Kalköfen Lodge itself is set in a beautiful natural Namibian desert garden where vast open spaces combine effortlessly with the rocky desert.
For an authentically unique place to stay, look no further than Alte Kalköfen. The “Old Lime Kiln” Lodge is arguably one of Namibia’s best kept secrets! Situated between Namibian towns of Keetmanshoop & Lüderitz, the lodge is the perfect central base for planning trips to surrounding attractions like the famous Fish River Canyon.
The lodge is restored from an old farmhouse. It’s perfectly manicured, yet with rustic charm around every corner waiting to be discovered. Our “Sundowner Ecke” and our “Reading Corner” bring smiles to our guests faces and the bi-weekly passing train is a pleasant reminder of the old historic trade routes.
Rooms
The Accommodation at Alte Kalköfen overlooks the Gurib river bed and the endless desert beyond.
Bungalows:
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- 8 x Twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor cold-water shower.
- 1 x Family room. Two twin rooms, interlinked. One room has an shower and the other room a bath. Both rooms also have outside cold-water showers.
Self-catering units:
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- 1 x Twin en-suite room with indoor bathroom & shower plus an outdoor cold-water shower, sitting room, kitchen and braai facilities.
- 1 x 2 Room unit with 2 beds in each room, bathroom with shower and bath, sitting room, kitchen and braai facilities.
Luxurious beds and imaginative decor await you with en-suite bathrooms and both indoor and outdoor showers. Witness spectacular views over the desert river bed from the comfort of your very own terrace.
At dusk, keep an eye on the floodlit waterhole which attracts oryx and springbuck as they refresh themselves from the Namibian dust.
Alte Kalköfen sleeps 24 guests in total and is perfect for weddings and functions! Honeymooners too, are made extremely welcome and love the tranquility and romance offered by our picturesque location.
Facilities
Facilities
– Cell phone
– Wi-Fi coverage
– Swimming Pool
– On site Parking
– Fridge / Freezer facilities available for overnight guests
– Telephone & Internet available on request
– Air conditioning in all bungalows
– Lunch packs / Picnic Baskets for day trips
Activities
Cole Lithoparium
A fascinating collection of Lithops, also known as “Flowering Stones” or in the local dialect “bees kloutjies”, can be viewed in a specially constructed hothouse at Alte Kalköfen.
The ‘hothouse’ was formally named after Professor Desmond and Mrs Naureen Cole in recognition for pioneering work done on the Lithops genus.
Lithops, resembling the pebbles and stones among which they grow in their natural habitat, have in recent years become favorites of the succulent viewing public.
- Nature Drive incl. old oven (3hrs)
- Sundowner Drives
- Guided Walking Trails (1-2 hrs)
- Unguided Walking Trails
