KHORIXAS & VINGERKLIP

Damara Mopane Lodge

About 24 km east of Khorixas next to the C39. R1 120 per night for two people sharing (B&B). There’s a swimming pool and a restaurant. You get discount if you have a Gondwana Card. GPS: S20.30186 E15.17531 Contact: 00 264 61 427 200; gondwana-collection.com 68 Vingerklip Lodge About 73 km south-east of Khorixas and the closest accommodation to the Vingerklip rock formation. Accommodation in one of the 11 thatched bungalows at the lodge costs R1 245 per adult (DB&B); R622 per child aged 4 – 14; free for toddlers. If you stay over, dine at their Eagles Nest Restaurant for a sunset view from the top of one of the Ugab Terraces. Day visitors pay a R10 entrance fee to visit the Vingerklip. GPS: S20.39478 E 15.43068

Contact: 00 264 67 290 319 (Emmanuel); 00 264 61 255 344;

vingerklip.com.na 69 Ugab Terrace Lodge The lodge restaurant has a spectacular view. Guided stargazing tours and game drives are also on offer. The campsite is small (five stands) with basic facilities. Camping R170 per adult; R90 per child under 12. Lodge accommodation from R1 800 for a single room (DB&B) and R1 350 p.p. sharing (DB&B) for a double room. GPS: S20.34622 E15.44930

Contact: 00 264 81 140 0179; ugabterracelodge.com 70 Bambatsi Guest Farm This guest farm is about 60 km east of Khorixas along the C39. It’s the best place to camp near the Vingerklip formation. There are stands for about four families. Camping R130 p.p. Hot water is provided by donkey boilers. The new Biro campsite on top of the mountain is only accessible by 4x4: R150 p.p. Bungalows R950 p.p. (DB&B). Dinner R180 p.p. GPS: S20.24552 E15.47235 (turn-off from the C39) Contact: 00 264 81 245 8803 (Inge); bambatsi.com