Showing posts with label Goibib Mountain Lodge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goibib Mountain Lodge. Show all posts

Sunday, 16 July 2023

Namibia: Goibib Mountain Lodge - The newest member of The Portfolio

The newest member of The Portfolio, Goibib Mountain Lodge!

Goibib is your guest farm experience in the heart of the great Karas Mountains.

The south of Namibia is known for its wide-open vistas and seemingly endless bright blue skies, and Goibib Mountain Lodge is no exception.

Goibib is the perfect base to explore the wonders of the far south of Namibia, including the world famous Fish River Canyon and adjoining Ai-Ais hot springs, as well as the Brukkaros Mountain, a volcanic caldera 100 kilometers north-northwest of Keetmanshoop, where a hiking trail will lead you to the ridge of the mountain, and the abandoned solar observatory that was constructed in 1926.

Other must-see highlights in this area include the Quiver Tree Forest, where about 250 specimens of this indigenous plant, named for the fact that the San people historically used the hollowed-out branches to store their arrows, and the Giant’s Playground, an exposed dolerite formation estimated to be 160 million years old, that has the appearance of massive toy building blocks having been stacked in piles.

One of Goibib Mountain Lodge’s unique features is that it is located on a working farm, with a breeding herd of Nguni cattle - highly sought after the world over for their unique pelts, where each animal’s colouration and pattern is one-of-a-kind (much like a fingerprint).

Goibib Mountain Lodge is a tranquil hideaway in the heart of the Great Karas Mountains in Southern Namibia, and an extremely easy drive from either north or south along the Windhoek to Cape Town main road.

Simply take the B1 and drive until you see the sign on the west side of the road, between Grunau and Keetmanshoop!

Rather than being pursued by the Big Five or chased by stampeding herds of animals, bring your camera and capture all things great and small macro-photography brings the little things to light - or explore the night life with fluorescent light and discover the nocturnal world around us.

The Lodge has much to offer but for Guests with the time, and wishing to explore the local region there is also much to explore within a relatively short distance from the Lodge - mostly within a two hour drive.

Goibib Mountain Lodge offers its guests a dream come true holiday with the time to peacefully view many species of antelope and other wildlife that inhabit the veld. The peace and tranquility is enthralling and guests quickly realise that this is pristine nature at its finest. An Added Bonus Is That the region is malaria-free.

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Sunday, 24 April 2022

Namibia: Goibib Mountain Lodge news

Nestled in the Karas Mountains, with the dry Goibib River ‘running’ through the property, Goibib Mountain Lodge is a tranquil hideaway between Grunau and Keetmanshoop, just off the A1 road between Cape Town and Windhoek.

Goibib is ideally located to be used either as a base for exploring the highlights of Southern Namibia: The Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest, Giant’s Playground and the volcanic crater at Brukkaros or while away an idyllic afternoon at the pool.

Or you can bring your camera and capture this pristine environment with a variety of wildlife both great and small as well as a sizable herd of majestic Nguni cattle. From wide-angle landscape shots to close-up, macro-photography, which brings the little things to light, the area is a photographer’s dream. The curious can even explore the nightlife with fluorescent light and discover the nocturnal world around us.

Updates are as follows: 

° One wheelchair friendly en-suite room with amenities. 

° 6 campsites for the wild at heart, which can be setup with tents for you should you not have your own equipment.

° Self-guided hiking, the trails have been mapped out for guests to go at their leisure.

° Self-drive Expeditions, the "explorer by heart" guest can explore the scenic beauty of the surroundings with their vehicles and own pace .. why not ask the lodge to pack a delicious picnic hamper for their excursion.

° Nature Drives, guided by experienced guides, enjoy the view from the comfort of our four wheel drive vehicles.

° - depart at 08h00 (all year round)

° Sundowner Nature Drive, where your eyes will feast on Namibia's famous sunsets, with the chances of seeing nocturnal animal life as night falls on the way back to the lodge.

° - depart at 16h00 (all year round)

° Night Drive, departing 20h00 after dinner, with a cosy blanket and the fresh Namibian air, viewing small predators and night animals that come out of hiding (about 2 hours duration)

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Friday, 29 September 2017

Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Namibia: Goibib Mountain Lodge - Accommodation and Activities Guide | Гоибиб Намибия

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Goibib Mountain Lodge - Accommodation and Activities Guide
 
Goibib Mountain Lodge is a tranquil hideaway in the heart of the Great Karas Mountains in Southern Namibia easily accessed via the main B1 tar road, 48 km North of Grunau.

Goibib is an ideal stopover or as a base from which to explore the Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest, Giant’s Playground, Brukaros Volcanic Crater and Ai-Ais Hot Springs with absolute serenity. The main building boasts reception area, Lounge, Bar and Dinning room which serve buffet-style meals.

Our accommodation comprises of eight (8) Standard spacious en-suite rooms, each furnished to the highest standards and fitted with the comforts of home, allowing Guests to relax and recuperate.

Each room has en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, television with local and satellite channels, mini-bar, built-in safe for valuables, coffee/tea station and wireless internet connection. Rooms are serviced daily.

Seven (7) Campsites: All campsite are leveled with normal soil, fireplace with grid, no electricity  points available, partial shade, ablution block with showers hot & cold water, accessible by all types of vehicle, Overlander buses, suitable for Caravans, no pets allowed, firewood available for sale. we are more than happy to assist set up your camp for your comfort.
The Lodge facilities include a swimming pool, bar, Lodge library and credit card facilities (Visa or Master). Complimentary on-site car-parking is available for all guests.

Activities
A range of activities are offered to our guests and we are always happy to share our experiences with them.

Nature Drives: a 2 hour drive on the farm with the intention to find and view our local game.

Morning Drive: Start after breakfast, around 9h00.
°    View the animals as they move to grazing area from their locations of shelter in the night
°    time.
°    View birds being very active, flying around to get to their daily tasks.
°    Return to the lodge after 2 hours’ drive.
Afternoon Drive, sun-downer drive: Start at around 15h30
°    View animals that make way to their shelter for the cold for the night, or as they head for
°    water locations
°    Enjoy the magnificent sunset as they sip on a complimentary sun-downer drink.
°    View birds at the water locations and as they start settling in trees for the night.
°    Return to the lodge after 2 hours’ drive in time for freshen up and have dinner.
Night Drive: Start after dinner, around 20h00
°    View animals in their shelter for colder nights
°    View animals grazing
°    View nocturnal animals like the Aardvark and Aardwolf
°    Star gaze as the guide switches of the lights to leave the guest for 15 min in complete
°    darkness
°    Return to the lodge after 2 hours’ drive

Hiking Trails and Photo Safaris
This is a unique photo opportunity for the enthusiastic photographer. Guest can select preset photo itinerary to have full opportunity with a greater variety of shots.

Three sets of hiking trails are also available to cater for all age groups and or fitness level.

The early bird or sunrise hike: Approximately 5km for 2-3 hours depending on guest’s fitness level. The hike includes a slight mountain climb, to view the sunrise and then descend where local flora can be viewed.

Day River and Mountain Adventure: Approximately 7km roundtrip for the more enthusiastic hiker. From the lodge, guest head for the river bridge 200m north of the Lodge, follow river line and turn towards Glocken Berg. Exit the river into mountainous landscape and head for the “amphitheatre”, then climb the “tower mountain”, then descend the mountain in the lodge’s direction.
The iron full day hike: Approximately 20km hike, over a period of 6-8 hours depending on animals that are viewed, level of fitness and hike pace. Light lunches with refreshments are part of the package, where guests will have the opportunity to take a 1 hour rest, eat and rehydrate, and enjoy the “picnic”.

Guests are invited to attend a 2 hour star gazing activity. Goibib is equipped with a telescope and guests will be guided and informed.

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