Opened in June 2017 the lodge is run by the Cheetah Conservation Fund. It's the cheetah that's the lure here. These guys are a non-profit organisation dedicated to saving it from extinction. A world class research facility they study the biology, ecology and genetics. A pleasant and comfortable stay to be sure but the emphasis is definitely on the cat not the basket.
Your view is of the Waterberg Plateau, although it's quite far really. You aren't here for the plateau though, you're here for the cats, in case that wasn't made clear already. With only five rooms each with their own private entrance and porch, this is a small lodge comprised of two guestroom buildings. Four of the rooms have a double bed, en suite bathroom with a shower and a comfortable sofa for two. The fifth is a family room, which is larger to accommodate two adults and two children.
It's not much to look at from the outside, sand coloured and rather block-ish, but on the inside it is neat, clean and makes for a decent stay. A real plus - you get 15% off of all cheetah activities including the popular cheetah run and cheetah drives. Enjoy that's what you came for.
All that the Cheetah Conservation Fund has to offer including watching the feeding of the ones that can never be released; drives on the reserve; nature drives; and great photographic opportunities. Really great. Professional wildlife snappers seek out this place to capture images of a predator you can never normally get that close to. That says it all.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), established in 1990 in central Namibia, is dedicated to saving cheetahs and their ecosystems. Located near Otjiwarongo, known as the "Cheetah Capital of the World," CCF collaborates with local communities to address human-wildlife conflicts and protect wildlife through holistic conservation strategies. With the largest free-roaming population of cheetahs globally, CCF focuses on education, habitat restoration, and community support. Key initiatives include breeding livestock guarding dogs to deter predators, the Bushblok program for habitat improvement, and various livelihood projects for local residents. Guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Waterberg Plateau from the five-room Cheetah View Lodge, an ideal setting to witness a world-class Field Conservation Centre at work. Proceeds from your stay support CCF’s ongoing efforts to save the cheetah, promote ethical farming, and teach coexistence in Namibia. Visitors can engage with CCF's conservation efforts through tours and activities, helping secure a future for this endangered species, which has increasingly faced threats to its survival.
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