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Naankuse Lodge

Windhoek · Namibia

Farm Frauenstein 277, Transkalahari HighwayView location

9.6/10Excellent35 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Naankuse Lodge

Set in the stunning African savannah, the award-winning, beautiful Naankuse Lodge in Namibia offers an experience that you'll never forget.

Located only thirty minutes from Hosea Kutako International Airport amongst camel thorn trees, riverbeds, and a stone canyon, the Naankuse Lodge is perfectly situated to start or finish your trip to Namibia.

With a range of enjoyable activities available, including carnivore feeding tours, and baboon walks and a Behind-the-Scenes tour with the infamoust co-founder of the Naankuse Foundation, Marlice van Vuuren, you are sure to enjoy an unforgettable African holiday.

We encourage you to come visit us at the Naankuse Lodge for a day or a week and experience Namibia. You won't regret it!

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With a stay at Naankuse Lodge in Windhoek, you'll be near the airport, and 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Avis Dam and 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Heinitzburg Castle. This lodge is 29.8 mi (47.9 km) from Maerua Mall and 30 mi (48.3 km) from Alte Feste.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 500 per person (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: NAD 250 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Avis Dam 45.6 km / 28.3 mi
Heinitzburg Castle 47.7 km / 29.6 mi
Maerua Mall 47.9 km / 29.8 mi
Alte Feste 48.3 km / 30 mi
NamibRand Nature Reserve 48.3 km / 30 mi
Katutura Township 48.3 km / 30 mi
Kaiserliche Realschule 48.4 km / 30.1 mi
National Botanic Garden of Namibia 48.6 km / 30.2 mi
Schwerinsburg Castle 48.6 km / 30.2 mi
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino 48.6 km / 30.2 mi
Christ Church 48.7 km / 30.3 mi
Plaza Casino 48.8 km / 30.3 mi
Tintenpalast 48.9 km / 30.4 mi
National Art Gallery 49.1 km / 30.5 mi
Post Street Mall 49.1 km / 30.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 2008
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2018
  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • Number of floors (main building): 1
  • Twin rooms: 6
  • Villas: 10
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  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
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  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Car park
  • Key Collection
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Breakfast room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Hot breakfast
  • Buffet lunch
  • À la carte lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • Set menu dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Full board
  • Special dietary options
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • SafariExtra charge
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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • VILLA PREMIERVILLA • PREMIERVIL.PE

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    VILLA PREMIER

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    Room code: VIL.PE

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  • CHALET TWO BEDSCHALET • TWO BEDSCHA.2B

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    CHALET TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: CHA.2B

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  • CHALET COMFORTCHALET • COMFORTCHA.OM

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    CHALET COMFORT

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    Room code: CHA.OM

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  • VILLA COMFORTVILLA • COMFORTVIL.OM

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    VILLA COMFORT

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    COMFORT

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    Room code: VIL.OM

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  • VILLA LUXURYVILLA • LUXURYVIL.LX

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    VILLA LUXURY

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    LUXURY

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    Room code: VIL.LX

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B

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  • VILLA WITH DOUBLE BEDVILLA • WITH DOUBLE BEDVIL.DB

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    VILLA WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    VILLA
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: VIL.DB

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST-1

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST-1

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  • VILLA TWO DOUBLE BEDSVILLA • TWO DOUBLE BEDSVIL.2D

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    VILLA TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: VIL.2D

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  • BUNGALOW CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDSBUNGALOW • CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDSBUN.2D-AS

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    BUNGALOW CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–9 • Adults: max. 9 • Children: max. 4
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    BUNGALOW
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    CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: BUN.2D-AS

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO DOUBLE BEDSFAM.2D

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    Naankuse Lodge

    FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.2D

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Naankuse Lodge

9.6
Excellent
35 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Bonnie
The property was great. The houses are dated a bit but overall a nice secluded spot.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
Joost
Outstanding property with amazing level of service. Villas are superb great views, fantastic restaurant as well.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2025
Alexa

Beautiful setting

Beautiful setting but it is remote... Thought the cheetahs would be easy to see but they weren't and I wasn't aware you had to book in advance for the cheetah experience. Food was fantastic and all staff super friendly.

Also, caution on who you travel with! I was with my Dad so an open shower wasn't ideal!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Ginger
Love this place!!! Already planning a second visit!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Aya
Outstanding lodge and staff!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2024
Ashley

Family weekend getaway

Great family getaway close to Windhoek. House was nice and huge. Great activities for our young family of 5. Adults loved the food, but not a lot of kid friendly meals.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
nicholas

perfect for a quiet weekend away

my husband and i stayed at naankuse lodge for 3 nights at the tail end of our trip that spanned south africa, botswana, zambia and zimbabwe. we wanted a couple days to just relax after a 3 week group safari tour that was constantly on the go. we are glad we came to naankuse as it was a slower pace, allowing us to sleep in, do 2 excursions a day, and walk the property at our leisure without being on a true schedule. it also allowed us to just sit on the porch and relax, talk, taking in nature. we stayed in one of the huts that was within walking distance to the main lodge. it was fine for a couple, was clean, had a private porch but probably not for a family or traveling with another couple because it has an open shower, meaning the shower is not enclosed, its smack in the middle of the room. otherwise - would recommend. the guides for our excursions had alot of experience and knowledge, and were great to talk to.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Chandanie
Love the location, set up, and staff
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Martin

Three day introduction to Namibia

Extraordinary property on a reserve devoted to rehabilitation of carnivores that have been in circumstances that endangered them or were a threat to farmers. They have excellent opportunities for guests to learn about the history and nature of these animals and a behind the scenes tour showing the training and use of dogs to combat poachers. The rooms and facilities are very comfortable and dining in the lodge was very good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2024
Mandy
Absolutely incredible spot. Amazing staff and really comfortable accommodations. The gravel road is really well maintained and can easily be traversed in small cars.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2023
Elsa
We loved our stay at Naankuse Lodge (Family unit with 4 bedrooms). The property had everything we needed. We booked half board, all the meals were lovely. The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. We definitely recommend it.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2019
Sarah

Amazing place!

An amazing place. Wonderful rooms, stunning wildlife and attentive staff. (Also a friendly warthog!)

I highly recommend the cheetah walk, baboon walk and carnivore feeding. Amazing!

Would visit again in an instant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2018
james
Lovely place, that is very accommodating. It is lovely to see the various animals that the sanctuary has rescued.
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2017
Hester

Hotel in Namibian Bush

We had a lovely stay but I think it is pricey and overrated. The service was good, food was excellent and accommodation was great.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Katrine
Smukke værelser og arkitektur. Unik oplevelse tæt på dyreliv og vild natur. Fantastisk arbejde og indsats i vildliv.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2025
Jörg
Sehr schöne Lodge in sehr schöner Lage. Staff ist freundlich, Service könnte etwas besser sein, Essen ist eher durchschnittlich. Insgesamt empfehlenswert.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 May 2023
Leslie
Wir hatten eine Family Lodge. Diese war vom Aufbau und Aussehen sehr schön und gut !

Jedoch sind diese alle sehr sehr weit verstreut um die Rezeption und dem Pool ! Daher muss man sein Auto nutzen um Essen zu gehen oder in den Pool ! Da auch keine Beleuchtung auf dem Weg wäre.. und viele Tiere gerade in der Abenddämmerung da sind..

Das Personal hat leider keine so große Lust zu arbeiten und einem einen schönen Aufenthalt zu gewährleisten.. die Liegen am Pool sind immer zugedeckt und man muss sie selbst befreien davon.. Pool Handtücher waren in dem vorgegeben Korb immer leer und man musste fragen…
Genauso mit Getränken.. das Personal steht immer nur hinter der Theke oder ist sogar verschwunden.. gefragt nach einem Getränk auf der Terrasse oder dem Pool wird man nicht.

Das tolle Feuer im Restaurant oder auch draußen war nicht an. An keinem Abend selbst bei unserer Nachfrage nicht, da es erst im Winter,Winter genutzt würde… und sie ja auch kein Holz hätten schade, denn das macht eine gemütliche Atmosphäre aus und in all anderen Lodges die wir hatten war dies an, um dort den Abend verbringen zu können..
zusätzlich war es auch schon kühl abends ! Viele saßen mit Jacken da.

Als Abendessen gab es 2 verschiedene Fleischsorten jeweils und eins vegetarisch.. was man sich auswählen soll. Vor und Nachspeise gab es jeweils nur eine.
Leider gab es als Fleisch nichts typisch afrikanisches mehr.. Rind, Lamm, Schwein und Chicken
Für uns kein Wohlfühlort..
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Bel établissement très belles chambre bon repas mais service déplorable quant aux safaris on a l'impression d'être dans un zoo animaux affamés agressifs derrière des grillages plus que décevant un mauvais rapport qualité prix
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Cet hôtel (sactuaire de protection de la faune) est génial! Nous avons passé une dernière journée exceptionnelle.
Nous sommes arrivé à 12h pour déjeuner et notre chambre été prête à 14h. La chambre (ou plutôt la villa) était immense, 2 chambres, 1 mezzanine \"cambre\", une cheminée, 2 salle de bain, des immenses baie vitrée donnant sur un point d'eau. un vrai paradis au milieu de nul part. Les animaux sont en liberté dans la réserve, vous pouvez donc avoir la chance de voir, depuis votre chambre, des springbok, des chacals, des phacochères, etc... La villa que nous avions était à 15 minutes à pied du bâtiment principale mais la balade est super agréable. En voiture, c'est à 2km. D'autres chambres sont beaucoup plus prêt bien sûr mais elle sont plus petite.
La piscine est très sympa, limpide (ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas en Namibie), dans un cadre magnifique, mais je ne sais pas avec quoi elle est traitée car on dirait que l'eau est salée (ça pique si on a des égratignures...).
Le must pour moi ce sont les babouins qui cours partout en liberté autour des chambre et du batiment principale.
Nous avons fait l'excursion 'behind the scene\" et nous avons adorée. Marlice n'était pas là par contre mais le guide était très sympa. J'ai adorée le ballade avec les babouins, très joueurs et malicieux!
Je recommande vraiment cet hôtel.
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2018
Matthias

Sehr schöne Lodge in Namibia

Die Lodge ist sehr schön hergerichtet. Die Einzelnen Apartment sind ebenfalls sehr schön. Die Organisation lässt etwas zu wünschen übrig. Auf Anfragen, Wünsche bzw. Mängel in der Villa in der wir übernachteten wurde nicht mehr reagiert. (Wir hatten im 18:30 Uhr gemerkt, dass weder Herd noch offener Gas Kamin funktioniert, weil die Gasflasche leer und nicht angeschlossen auf der Terrasse stand). Der bereits über Expedia bezahlte Übernachtungspreis wurde uns am Abreisetag nochmals in Rechnung gestellt. Seitens Management hatten die Damen an der Rezeption keine erkennbare Unterstützung.
Zu den Tieren
Das Konzept hört sich sehr gut an. Jedoch werden die Tiere so oft gemeinsam mit Touristen gefüttert, dass sie teilweise gar nicht mehr fressen bzw. das Fressen einfach liegen lassen. Hier scheint die Balance zw. Vermarktung der Tierfütterung und tatsächlichem Nahrungsbedarf der Tiere nicht mehr zu stimmen.

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Naankuse Lodge
Farm Frauenstein 277, Transkalahari Highway, Windhoek, Namibia

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