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Grootberg Lodge

Etosha-Northern Region · Namibia

C40, Palmwag, Namibia, N/AView location

9.0/10Excellent91 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.6/108.6
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Grootberg Lodge

When you stay at Grootberg Lodge in Palmwag, you'll be in the mountains and within a 5-minute drive of Grootberg Mountain. This lodge is 17. 4 mi (28 km) from Palmwag Oasis and 25. 9 mi (41. 6 km) from Kawakab Canyon.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include wireless Internet access (surcharge) and a fireplace in the lobby. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Free self parking is available onsite. At Grootberg Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included. Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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When you stay at Grootberg Lodge in Palmwag, you'll be in the mountains and within a short 4-minute drive from Grootberg Mountain. This lodge is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Palmwag Oasis. Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios.

Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Special Instructions
    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
    • 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
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NAD 60 (for 30 minutes, rates may vary)

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

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Grootberg Mountain 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Palmwag Oasis 28 km / 17.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Grootberg Lodge

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    Grootberg Lodge

    FAMILY ROOM THREE 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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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Grootberg Lodge

9.0
Excellent
91 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Jie
It was the best lodging during my whole 3-week trip. The view, the cabin and the staff, everything was perfect. The staff even made a whole cake to celebrate our friend’s birthday!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
Nadia
Phenomenal location. Unworldly. Super nice people. Can’t say a bad word. It just wasn’t long enough.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2025
Rodney
Fabulous! Great view.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Annette
Very unique location!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2024
Joanna

All about the view

The positioning of the lodge is its defining freaturr as the views are spectacular and available from every room and the main building.
The quality of the food was high with a set menu and 'fine dining' feel.
The track up to the lodge is steep and a 4x4 is needed if you don't take the lodge's lift.
The activities offered are a little limited and at the upper end of the prices of other lodges.
The overall value for money is less than some lodges, but if you like views it's worth it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Marina
Amazing views at the lodge, and amazing activities. We went on the rhino tracking activity and it was incredible: we saw a rhino mom and her baby, and we actually followed them on foot for a little while. We also loved the guided walk & sundowner drive, which both had unbelievable views. Even sitting on the patio at the lodge, the views were stunning. Highly recommend this place. Only thing to be aware of is that the internet doesn’t work in the individual rooms, only at the main lodge (and even there it’s spotty). However, with such views you don’t need internet!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2023
Dr Conrad
Perfect stay
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2021
Menal

Views for days

The most amazing view of the valley! Amazing food! Amazing service! Pro or con depending on what type of traveler you are: extremely limited wifi and power plugs, a very steep ascent to get to the property (we had a 4WD but if you don’t they will help you get to the lodge)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2019
Rui

Superb hotel!

This is an excellent place to rest and recuperate between etosha and skeleton coast park. The view is amazing. The staff is friendly and very helpful. This is also an initiative by an npo so you are helping to local community by staying here as well.

The room is beautiful, cozy and just fantastic! No power outlet in the room (because the lodge is next to the cliff!) But you can charge your electronics at the reception.

The check in was a positive experience. Theres transfer up the steep slope to the lodge from the parking lot. They have welcome drink and the staff will walk you through the place. Free breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner come with the charge makes it super worth it!

The staff will also sing and dance to welcome you during dinner. Theres a communal staff tip box at reception so you dont have to tip everyone separately.

We highly recommend this place and will definitely come back if we go to Namibia again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
splendid location !
Amazing view over the mountains
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2019
Preston

Nice stay

Wonderful location. Spectacular views. Pool was to cold for using. Food was average. Stay for the location and views.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2019
Adam

Fantastic lodge in a breathtaking location.

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was amazing. The pictures don't do the lodge justice. It's in a stunning location and the staff are awesome. They even sang for us one night. The guided walks, tracking and drives were amazing and we wish we had stayed for 3 nights rather than 2. The food was good, and the WiFi was patchy (restricted to 150mb per session). We stayed in the family room which was fantastic value for 4 people, however, it's worth noting that the two bedrooms and bathroom are open ceiling, so they have no privacy (hence family).
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
We booked a room for 3 adults, but got a very small double room with a extra bed , a very small one, more like a kids bed and no mosquitoe net for the extra bed.
The food was very simple. The view was lovely.
Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Wonderful view from the lodge. Service is good. But found a lizard on the ground when I getting shower. And little bugs on the bed.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2018
Martin

Great place!

We spend 2 nights st Grootberg. The location of the lodge is breathtaking, the staff super and the services are great too. Internet could be better but, hey, it is in the Namibian hinterland!
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2018
A

Amazing view

We saw an elephant as we drive up the pass before the hotel
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2018
MARIA

All you need is a mosquito net!

Grootberg lodge was our 2 nights' stop from two long days of driving. However, we spent two sleepless nights fighting against mosquitoes....! No matter how much I could spray myself with repellent, they kept coming back biting and flying by my ears! It was an absolute nightmare. All they needed was a mosquito net, like all the other places where we stayed, much eco friendly than the spray repellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2017
Yu

Rooms with great views

Awesome
Partner
2/10
Poor
15 Nov 2016
Verified traveler

WAY Overpriced!Terribly Disappointing.Inexcusable.

Wrong from the start: The reception staff failed to provided us with accurate information over the phone before our arrival and also neglected to give us vital advice at check-in.We were not told that there were NO electrical outlets in the rooms so we were unable to charge our phones,cameras,etc.(In fact, you must leave all your valuable devices at the reception desk to be charged overnight!)You will also not have any hot water for your coffee or tea in the morning unless you know to ask for a flask the night before (again we were not told!).Dinner was a catastrophe.No ambiance at all in the dining room.Very small portions,overcooked inedible meat (no options),everything drowning in a pool of slimy grease.To make matters even worse,the activity guide,'Ernest', behaved very badly and disrespectfully.He bluntly and quite rudely informed us that there were no 'excursions' available to us.This turned out to be a total fabrication.Yes, he actually lied smugly to our face, concocting some absurd, rambling, lengthy story about how the safari vehicles were broken down,how guests staying two nights had priority,etc. Utterly pathetic, shockingly unprofessional, and totally unacceptable.We saw the manager about these awful and glaringly dodgy missteps, she listened, but the damage was too deep and our stay was ruined. This place requires a HUGE investment in money, time and effort needed to get there and out again, plus suffering The Very Worst Roads in Namibia. You have been warned.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2016
Kathleen

Spectacular setting!

Grootberg Lodge was just spectacular. The view is unbeatable. The staff was super friendly. Food amazing - considering also the remote location.

It is worth the drive. You'll already see game on your way up there. Make sure you'll stay two nights at least. We just stayed one and it wasn't enough.

We couldn't understand how people complained about the pathway to the lodges in their review. You are in Africa and on top of a mountain - you know it is not a high heel vacation.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2014
simmonds

OK for an overnight stop but no longer

The location is stunning, on the edge of a high escarpment.However, compared to several lodges we stayed at throughout Namibia, Grootberg has only basic facilities, only average food and is overpriced. The escorted trips are particularly expensive.So, OK as an overnight stopover between Etosha and the Coast, but don't stay longer.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
Tine
Fantastisk imødekommende og hjælpsomt personale, smukke omgivelser, dejlige hytter og god mad
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2025
Peter
Das Zimmer war sehr klein und leider ohne Klima bei der Hitze nur schwer auszuhalten. Das Personal ist super nett, das Hotel insgesamt ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen. Mein Eindruck ist, das Management sollte sich besser kümmern
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Friedrich
Einzigartige Lage auf dem Grootbergplateau. Einzeln stehende Chalets, alle mit tollem Blick in die Landschaft. Sehr ruhig. Schöne Terrasse am Hauptgebäude. Gesetztes Abendessen statt nervigem Buffet. Sehr gute, abwechslungsreiche Küche. Auffahrt mit 4x4 problemlos.

Personal mit gebremster Herzlichkeit. Neue Matratzen wären schön.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Martin

Überwältigend

Traumlage
Alles seinen Preis wert
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Dorenda
Uitzicht is de grote kracht van deze accommodatie. Prachtige vallei en heerlijk zo wakker worden. Ook fijn om een eigen zitje te hebben. Infinity pool. Diner is goed en mooie zonsondergangen. De rhinotour was super! Wel een lange rit, Desi is een uitstekende chauffeur gelukkig. Vier neushoorns gezien en dan ben je blij met hun ervaring en daardoor een veilig gevoel. Ook de spotters zeer aardig. Prachtig verblijf
6/10
Pleasant
21 Sep 2023
Petra
Clearly overrated accommodation.
Only the view is very good.
Otherwise:
Staff partly overworked and mostly not very helpful and friendly.
Food mediocre.
Room simple, bathroom (shower head, drain) very dirty, cheapest sanitary equipment.
All in all, at best recommended as a stopover if you can't find anything else.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2023
Helena
Very nice and beautiful places but the road Up to it was awful and dangerous.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2023
Isabelle
Het zicht is spectaculair mooi.
Het onthaal was niet echt vriendelijk en bij de afrekening staat er plots een community fee die disproportioneel is en totaal niet kunnen is. Wij moesten voor onze nacht nog eens bijna 40€ bijbetalen
Ik had volgens mij mijn verblijf volledig betaald
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2023
JUERG
Tolle Aussicht. 10 von 10 Punkten dafür
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2022
Luigi
Posizione molto esclusiva in cima ad altopiano. Condizioni della struttura un po’ da rinfrescare, così come la colazione troppo semplice per il prezzo.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Feb 2022
Daniela

Wichtige Details werde im Beschrieb nicht erwähnt

Leider wurden wir in unseren Erwartungen arg enttäuscht.
Viele Dinge die in dieser Preisklasse selbstverständlich sind wurden nicht erfüllt.
Die Koffer mussten fast ohne Hilfe über einen unwegsamen Steinweg zu Chalet getragen werden. Das Chalet hatte keinerlei Strom, sodass die Handys im Hauptgebäude aufgeladen werden mussten.

Die Lodge bietet nichts als eine gute (nicht wahnsinnig gute) Aussicht.

Die Auffahrt zur Lodge ist relativ gefährlich und sollte nur von geübten 4x4 Fahrern in Angriff genommen werden.

Wir sind bereits nach einer Nacht vorzeitig wieder abgereist
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2021
Peter
Grossartige Lodge mit fantastischer Aussicht. Wir waren nur für eine Nacht hier, hätten uns aber einen längeren Aufenthalt gewünscht. Einzig die Tatsache dass der Pool infolge Bauarbeiten nicht in Betrieb war hat den Gesamteindruck etwas getrübt. Nichtsdestotrotz kann ich die Lodge uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2021
Michael
Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter. Wahnsinnig schöne Aussicht.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Nov 2021
herman

mooie plek, matige lodge

Fantastische ligging op een bergrug met uitzicht op het dal. De laatste 800 meter omhoog is een uitdaging en alleen met 4 x 4 te doen. Maar alternatief transport is aanwezig. Het personeel is vriendelijk, de hutjes zijn leuk bedacht maar klein en stoffig door het rieten dak. Er is geen enkel stopcontact in de hut, opladen in het hoofdgebouw. Het pad tussen de hutjes is hobbelig, goed uitkijken in het donker. Het diner was ronduit slecht. Ontbijt (als pakket) ook maar matig. Zwembad lijkt leuk maar is klein en maar 4 bedjes. Prijs/kwaliteit in mijn optiek slecht. Wifi in het hoofdgebouw was matig.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2021
Long

A recommander absolument !

Un de nos meilleurs séjours en Namibie. La vue est magnifique, le personnel est très aimable. C’est simplement parfait.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
Wahnsinnsaussicht von der Lodge, interessante Zufahrt Neumitglieder 4x4
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2019
Daniel

Very unique hotel

Amazing hotel with fantastic view and nice service! It’s very remote but if you’re not having a problem with the drive it’s worth the effort!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2019
Aubry
Personnel très accueillant, bon restaurant, possibilité de booker des excursions sur place. Si vous souhaitez faire les activités au départ du matin (par exemple safari éléphants) il faut au minimum rester 2 nuits car elles durent une journée. N’ayant pris qu’une nuit nous avons pu faire uniquement une balade 4x4 sur le plateau à 17h pour le coucher de soleil.
La vue depuis les chambres du lodge est à couper le souffle!

Wifi très bonne mais uniquement disponible dans le restaurant et terrasse.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Notre séjour de 2 jours a été extraordinaire,le lodge est magnifique avec un paysage digne des plus beaux sites au monde.le personnel est d.une sympathie d*un dévouement et d*une gentillesse incroyable. Nous avons fait le « tracking éléphant du désert » un souvenir inoubliable et tellement enrichissant grâce à nos guides.
Quel beau moment.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2019
Johan
Bijzonder mooie ligging. Mooie bungalows waar we de schoonheid pas smorgens konden ontdekken door stroompanne.

Spijtig was er geen electriciteit... generator defect
In donker je weg vonden in een kamer die je niet kent, is heel moeilijk en geen zaklampen beschikbaar. Jammer
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Wir würden wieder hin

es gibt ein paar Kleinigkeiten die mal repariert werden oder erneuert werden sollten. ansonsten tolle lodge mit liebem personal und grandioser aussicht.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2019
Fiona

Très bien

Très positif.
Paysage incroyable + personnel à l'écoute + nourriture excellente
Point négatif : petit lit double + l'eau de la douche est très froide + insistance du personnel concernant les activités proposées par le Lodge + prix des activités excessif
Conseil : ne pas faire le damara tour car nous ne sortons pas de la voiture
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2018
catherine

Rapport qualité / prix trop élevé et non justifié

chambre familiale sans charme avec vue décalée sur le canyon au rapport qualité / prix très élevé et non justifié. Absence de frigo, d'A.C , de télévision et sans connexion Wi- fi .Endroit très appréciable pour le lunch
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
La beauté des lieux et la gentillesse du personnel
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2018
stephane

superbe vue

superbe lodge, superbe vue mais n'oubliez pas votre 4x4 pour y monter ... c'est obligatoire... ca grimpe dur ...
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2018
Julia

Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen - Top Ausblick

Jederzeit 100 % zu empfehlen; gigantische Aussicht, tolle Zimmer - alle mit diesem umwerfenden Ausblick inmitten von nur Natur; außerordentlich guter Service - wir hatten einen platten Reifen und der Reifen wurde um 17 Uhr - ohne große Diskussionen - vom Hotel zum nächsten Dorf / Werkstatt gebracht und war am nächsten Morgen um 7 Uhr repariert wieder da! Sehr familiäre Atmosphäre, insgesamt uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2017
henri

parfait

lodge parfait. vues magnifiques. personnel très très sympathiques. chemin dur mais seulement pour 1km
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2017
nancy

mooie lodge met schitterend uitzicht!

Het laatste stukje met de auto is een uitdaging, maar er is een servies die je wil rijden.
Aangekomen in hotel goede serieus van personeel, onze klep van de auto was stuk en ze hebben geprobeerd te maken.
Zwembad is comfortabel en je kunt genieten van het schitterend uitzicht. Eten was erg lekker! Daarnaast bieden ze leuke safari's aan echter hier geen gebruik van gemaakt doordat we maar 1 nacht hier verbleven.
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2017
Bernard B

Great view - lovely panorama

Location about half way between Twyfelfountain and Etosha West.
View is terrific on the top of the hill. Individual bungalow facing the valley as per the photos advertised. Pool available. If you are not doig any rhino or elephant track there is not so much to do aroud but gor a night stop you will enjoyed.

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Grootberg Lodge
C40, Palmwag, Namibia, N/A, Damaraland, Namibia

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