Perched high on the edge of the Etendeka Plateau in Damaraland, northern Namibia, Grootberg Lodge commands one of the most breathtaking views in the country. From the lodge’s wooden decks and stone chalets, the vast Klip River Valley unfolds below in an ever-changing landscape of light, shadow, and endless horizon.

Here, the silence of the desert is broken only by soft wind, the call of distant wildlife, and the quiet rhythm of life in one of Namibia’s most remarkable wilderness areas.

We offer two unique ways to stay: the breathtaking Grootberg Lodge and the peaceful Hoada Campsite.

Our Accommodations

GROOTBERG LODGE

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GIANTS
Located on the Etendeka Plateau, Grootberg Lodge offers breathtaking views of the Klip River Valley. Owned by the local conservancy, it blends scenic beauty with authentic community hospitality and is the flagship lodge of Journeys Namibia.

A Stay for Every Traveler

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Double Room

Grootberg Lodge

Room area: 26 m²

Max. occupancy: 2

from NAD 6,178 /night

Twin Room

Grootberg Lodge

Room area: 19 m²

Max. occupancy: 2

from NAD 6,178 /night

Family Room

Grootberg Lodge

Room area: 58 m²

Max. occupancy: 4

from NAD 12,356 /night

Triple Room

Grootberg Lodge

Room area: 30 m²

Max. occupancy: 3

from NAD 9,267 /night

Campsite

Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp

Max. occupancy: 8

from NAD 682 /night

Tented Camps

Hoada Campsite & Tented Camp

Max. occupancy: 2

from NAD 1,616 /night

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Damaraland Activities

Rhino Tracking

Follow the spoors of one of the most elusive, protected and solitary mammals. In an open 4x4 game viewing vehicle your guide and game trackers will take you into Black Rhino territory.

Sundowner Drive

Grootberg Lodge offers a scenic nature and sundowner drive across the Plateau, allowing you to marvel at the sunset over the Klip River Valley.

Guided Night Walk

Experience the magic of the bush after dark on a guided night walk. Discover the sights, sounds, and secrets of nocturnal wildlife with the help of an expert guide.

Elephant Tracking

This is one of our most popular activities at Grootberg Lodge. A guide assisted by a tracker will take you out into the surrounding conservancy in search of the elusive desert elephants.

Damara Cultural Tour

Visit authentic homesteads of the Damara people and experience todays way of life of the #Khoadi //Hoas community.

Guided Hike on the Plateau

Guided walks on the plateau are offered unless lions are present. Our knowledgeable guide will point out the various shy inhabitants and plants of the Grootberg mopane savanna.

Hoada Camp: Damara Farmlife Experience

A fun 3-hour guided walk from Hoada Campsite to a local conservancy farm, actively learning and taking part in Damara traditions, house building, food preparation, goat milking traditional medicine.