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Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

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7/10

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Highlights

- Close to famous Twyfelfontein rock carvings
- Beautiful, rugged location
- Namibia Country Lodges portfolio

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Overview

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is a large, 56-room property located in the dry Huab valley in Damaraland, north-eastern Namibia. Just 4km from the Twyfelfontein rock carvings, Namibia's first UNESCO heritage site, the lodge looks out across stunning rocky scenery from its hillside base. Giraffe, wildebeest and oryx can be sighted, with the opportunity to scout out desert-adapted elephants on a game drive.

Situated within stone buildings beneath tiered thatched roofs, the lodge’s natural colours and décor blend in to the desert surroundings. The main areas are open-plan, with the dining room located on a raised wooden deck a few steps up from the main reception and curio shop. Spacious and well-lit, the decking area is covered with thatch and enclosed only by mesh, allowing uninterrupted views across the landscape, whilst simultaneously protecting from bats and birds. Above the restaurant sits the bar, and below there’s a grass lawn featuring a good-sized pool, which is fed by a small rock waterfall. While the lodge's expansive size may make for somewhat patchy service at times, staff are invariably friendly and approachable.

All 56 en-suite rooms are equipped with triple, twin, or double beds, and are distributed across a series of separate thatched cottages, with eight rooms per unit. They have a cosy and modest feel, with tribal-print throws and wooden furniture brightening the cream walls and white sheets. Every bathroom has a shower, and air conditioning keeps the units pleasantly cool. Although the rooms have a fairly basic feel, nothing can detract from the fabulous desert views which are a real delight. There is a more spacious and charmingly quirky luxury suite set apart from the other accommodation, with boulders and bleached tree trunks incorporated into its interior. The suite boasts a wide range of amenities including the property’s only en-suite bath, a TV, and a kitchen with fridge and microwave. Some guests may find that the dark and imposing décor somewhat detracts from the luxurious feel, although it is well equipped and a private plunge pool overlooking the rocky expanse below certainly adds to its appeal.

The lodge has a designated activities desk, where staff will assist and help organise a wide range of exciting desert excursions. Its unbeatable proximity to the incredible ancient rock art remains the main draw for visitors, and trips to these as well as the Organ Pipes, Petrified Forest, and Burnt Mountain, are a must. Game drives to track desert-adapted elephants are also on offer. Morning and the afternoon guided hikes are also available and at night, this wonderfully remote location boasts amazing star-gazing opportunities, along with educational talks.

While there are no designated family units, some of the rooms are linked by interconnecting doors. There are no age limitations at the lodge, but the activities on offer may prove a little subtle for the very young. Note that both the lodge and pool are unfenced, so parental supervision is essential at all times.

The Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is a large hotel with a somewhat commercial feel. That said, its proximity to the UNESCO rock engravings makes it a perfect base from which to explore stunning scenery combined with fascinating ancient culture.

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  • Thank you, Lisa! Our trip was wonderful even with the weather disruption. We loved seeing so many different parts of the country, meeting people and experiencing the culture. The desert was surely a highlight for our boys and the creativity and artisanship of everything from food to crafts were a highlight for me. A special shout out to our guide and driver, they became a special part of our trip and we will forever be grateful for meeting them and learning from them. I cannot believe we had to wait three years for this adventure but it was certainly worth the wait! Thanks for all your help building the itinerary, modifying it and troubleshooting during our stay. Leslie B

    MissingLeslie B reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 01 March 2023

  • Hi Lisa and everyone at Tourdust,
    We've had a wonderful time on our holiday and wanted to pass our appreciation to you. Everything has been expertly planned and executed, allowing us to enjoy the holiday to its fullest. Special appreciation to Muhammed, Ibrahim, and Omar, our Atlas guide, cook, and muleteer, who couldn't have done more for us and were just generally wonderful and hardworking. Riad Hanane is a perfect base in Marrakech to complement the trekking as it's ina less touristy area of the medina, which we appreciated. The staff and accomodation was superb.Thank you again for a trip to remember!
    Bob, May, Grace, and Lucas

    MissingRobert B reviewing Marrakech & Mountains Family Trek on 20 February 2023

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