Frans Indongo Lodge, Central Namibia | Namibia Tours & Safaris

Frans Indongo Lodge - named after its rags-to-riches owner - is a small, comfortable lodge between Windhoek and Etosha. The lodge is built like an Ovambo kraal with gnarled sticks, reed and stone for walls and thatched roofs.

Please note: Our review of this property has not yet been added. Watch this space. We're working on it.

As a tailor-made tour operator, we often have to get creative when designing your perfect itinerary.

For example, your travel consultant might add this property to your itinerary if:

Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
This is a last-minute booking and room availability is limited
Cost is a factor and you'd rather splash out on another part of your trip
This is a newly opened or refurbished property that we have not inspected yet

When designing your custom itinerary we have much to consider not least of which is the value proposition of every product and service included in your quote. In all cases we strive to give you the best experience possible within your budget so please feel free to ask your travel consultant to share their reasons for including this property in your itinerary.

The fourteen rooms are spacious chalets where the traditional African theme has a creamy overtone. Air conditioning, a mini bar and satellite TV take care of the creature comforts. The main lodge is built under thatch with an enormous deck that looks out over the African plains.

A watchtower overlooks a waterhole that is frequently visited by rare antelope including sable, eland, roan, black-faced impala, white blesbok and nyala. Game drives traverse the 170,000ha reserve in search of the resident white and black rhino. Trails ranging from one to four hours fan out from the lodge and the plants have trees have been marked for easy identification. Birding is also good.

A personal touch and warm welcome can be expected from your hosts. A homely feel. Surrounded by African bush. A perfect stopover en-route to or from Etosha or the Zambezi region.

Lodge Facilities

restaurant
bar
large deck overlooking the waterhole
indoor and outdoor seating
fireplace
observation tower
swimming pool with patio
conferences and functions

Room Facilities

14 rooms and chalets (including 2 family units with 2 bedrooms)
en suite bathrooms with shower (family units have a bath)
air-conditioning
mosquito nets
hairdryer
telephone
TV with satellite channels
mini bar fridge
coffee and tea facilities

Activities

Waterhole; game drives; bird watching; nature trails; day trips

Daily excursions offer an extra dimension to the activities on offer - besides lazing by the pool with a tall drink and a good book. Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund (on your own or on a guided activity with the lodge), the vulture's restaurant, the Waterberg Plateau Park, and the OvaHerero Cultural Centre.

Go on a Township Tour of Otjiwarongo - this one needs to be booked in advance.

Sustainability

Energy Efficiency

Waste Management

Sustainable Sourcing

Water Conservation

Community and Environment Benefit

Site and Building Impact

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