Namibia: Hobas Lodge, Fish River Canyon

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Hobas Lodge

Fish River Canyon

One of the newer establishments in Fish River Canyon region is Hobas Lodge.

The Lodge is located in /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, at the older established Hobas Camp near Fish River Canyon's main view point and starting point of Fish River Canyon hiking trail spanning 90 km route.

The famous Namibian canyon is the second largest in the world. Hobas Lodge has fourteen camping sites and six en-suite bush chalets. All rooms have hot running water and flush toilets.

The Lodge was opened in 2017. Another alternative nearby is famous Canyon Lodge.

Facilities of Hobas Lodge:
 

Swimming pool
Restaurant
Tourist shop
Ablution blocks
Barbecue area
Tourist bar

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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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Namibia: German tourists found dead | Немецкие туристы найдены мертвыми в Намибии

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Death of German tourists dominates Namibian Press

The death of two German tourists, whose bodies were discovered in the Fish River Canyon by police on Monday, dominate the Namibian press on Tuesday, with some reports speculate about a possible suicide pact. According to state-owned New Era, the German nationals presumed to be mother and daughter, whose names are yet to be released as their next of kin have not been informed, went missing last Thursday and their bodies were found following an aerial search by the police in Karass region.

Sources in the southern region told media that bodies were found near the popular Hikers’ Point, which is about 500 metres from the outlook point at the Fish River Canyon, Namibia’s top tourist attraction.

Namibian Sun reported that the death appears to be a suicide pact. The duo came to Namibia to collect the remains of two relatives who died in a car accident in December.

Sources told the Windhoek-based daily that a suicide note was found among the women’s belongings, in which they explained why they had descended into the canyon while it was closed to hikers.

It is unknown at this time how the two died, the paper noted. However, temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius can be experienced in the canyon during the height of summer so they could have died of deliberate exposure and dehydration.

New Era noted that the incident came just days after another three French tourists were reported missing while on an excursion in the Erongo region. They were later rescued near the Kuiseb River on Monday.

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Namibia: Canyon Lodge unique photo gallery | Каньон Лодж Намибия

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Canyon Lodge unique photo gallery. Fish River Canyon, southern Namibia.

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