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Hobatere Lodge |
Main points
- Offers various types of accomm: thatched bungalows, family units, tree house and camping
- N$ 667 – N$ 1,756 Per Person Sharing
- DBB and FB
- Situated on a 32,000 ha concession within the #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy
- Ideal for onward travel to Twyfelfontein, Etosha and Opuwo
- Night drives, guided nature walks and afternoon game drives on the concession
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Advisory
- Friendly to children
- Not suitable for the aged
- Not suitable for the disabled
- During rainy season a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
- The Tree House is closed every year from 1 November until 30 April.
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* Offers a variety of accommodation types from thatched rooms, to a campsite, to a tree house overlooking a waterhole
* Situated on a 32 000 ha concession within the #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy
* The concession is home to predators such as lions, various mammals including oryx, eland, giraffe, Hartmann mountain zebra and a well-established population of elephants.
* Hide overlooking a waterhole, and a game viewing deck overlooking a floodlit waterhole (lit until approximately 22H00).
* Night game drives on which nocturnal animals, such as aardwolf, Cape fox, Bat-eared fox and aardvark may be encountered.
* The area consists of rolling granite hills interspersed with open valleys, plains and dry river beds.
* The vegetation type can be classified as mopane savanna with areas of well-developed trees and open scrub.
* Dry river beds have large ana trees and camelthorn trees.
14 guest rooms consisting of:
* 3 x double rooms next to one another
* 3 x family rooms (with a double and a single bed) next to one another
* 6 x stand alone twin bungalows
* 2 x single rooms for single guests or tour guides
All 14 brick and thatched rooms / bungalows have
* en-suite bathrooms with a shower, toilet and basin
* Mosquito netting
* 220 volt AC electricity is supplied by generator (generator is usually switched off around 22h00)
* Daily laundry service is available for a small fee, as it is run by a community based business
For the more adventurous, Hobatere Lodge offers a tree house situated away from the lodge and campsite.
* Two
beds, a table and two chairs
* Overlooking a waterhole
* No bathroom
facilities, guests are provided with a chemical
toilet and a hand washbasin. Shower facilities will be provided for
guests at the Lodge.
* The tree house offers a choice of a dinner pack taken along to the tree house, or having dinner at the todge. This must be booked in advance with the lodge.
* Winter time (April – end August) – leave for the tree house @ 15H00 with a dinner pack or have dinner at the Lodge at 19H00 and leave after dinner with the night drive.
* Summer time (September – end March) – leave for the tree house @ 16H00 with a dinner pack or have dinner at the @ 20H00 and leave after dinner with the night drive.
* Guests will be collected from the tree house in the morning, at a time discussed with them, for breakfast at the lodge.
Note:
* The tree house is closed every year during the rainy season from 1 November until 30 April.
* No children at the tree house
7 sites consisting of:
* 6 sites accommodate 8 campers each
* 1 site for groups that accommodates 8 tents
For the 6 sites, each can accommodate 8 campers
* Each site has a flush toilet, basin, tab and a braai area
* For all 6 sites there are communal hot showers – 3 for ladies and 3 for men
* For all 6 sites there is a central washing up area
For the 1 site for groups and can accommodate 8 tents.
* 3 separate flushed toilets
* 3 separate hot showers
* A braai area and a table
The overall campsite has
* A waterhole where animals can be observed
* A camp attendant to collect money and issue receipts. As the
campsite is about 45 minutes' drive from the lodge. Campers do not have to report to the Lodge.
* No electricity.
* The campsite turn-off is approximately 100m from the Otjovasando turn off on the western side of the road and 1,5 km off the main road.
* Campers can participate in lodge activities, subject to booking before arrival and availability.
* Self catering: tents and bedding must be provided
Hobatere Lodge has a double story, thatched central complex
Lower level
* Dining area with individual tables
* Bar
* Curio Shop
Upper level
* Lounge with a small library
Outside tables are positioned within a garden consisting of indigenious plants and succulent rockeries.
A game viewing deck overlooking a floodlit waterhole is linked by a wooden walkway to the swimming pool area. The waterhole is lit until approximately 22H00.
* PM Game Drive on a part of the 32,000 ha concession
* After dinner night drive, giving guests the opportunity to observe nocturnal animals
* Early morning birdwatching and guided walks
* A hide overlooking a waterhole near the lodge, guests will be transfered to the hide at designated times
* A game viewing deck with view over a floodlit waterhole (lit till approx 22H00)
Notes:
* Guided walks are only offered to guests staying 2 nights or more
* Children under 12 years of age cannot participate on the night drives
* Children under 16 years of age cannot participate on the guided walks
* For families with children wanting to participate in the afternoon
game drive, the activity must be booked in advance and separate
arrangements will be made.
Hobatere Lodge has:
1 x 16 seater canvas topped vehicle
2 x 8 seater open vehicles
* Food is al-fresco fusion style
* Breakfast buffet as well as hot breakfast menu
* Buffet lunch or light lunch
* Buffet dinner
* Special dietary requirements must be notified in advance
* Also offers braais at the boma area
* No drinks are included in the rates.
Tree House
* Tree house guests have a choice of either taking a dinner pack along to the tree house, or having dinner at the lodge. This must be booked in advance with the lodge.
* Guests will be collected for breakfast from the tree house, at a time discussed with them.
* English
* Afrikaans
* Visa
* Mastercard
* American Express
* Diners Club
Social Responsibility
Hobatere Lodge is involved with the local community and #Khoadi /Hoas conservancy.
* The concession is leased from the #Khoadi /Hoas conservancy, with a government approved distribution plan in terms of which the local communities benefit.
* Hobatere strictly employ only local people from the surrounding communities.
* A traditional office and community centre was constructed by the lodge for the benefit of the community.
* The lodge also compensates the community for loss of live stock by lions.
* Laundry services at the lodge are run by the local people as a community enterprise.
Travel details
* During the dry season, Hobatere Lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* Although Hobatere Lodge lies in an arid area, rain in other parts of
the country can cause rivers to flow. The onset of the flow is very
rapid.
* As a large part of the journey takes place on gravel roads, consultants should switch to a 4x4 vehicle during the rainy season (October to April).
The word 'Hobatere' means 'find me'. Here is how to find it...
Kamanjab
Kamanjab to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 80 km
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the left (approx. 64 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
Besides the last 16 km the entire route is on tar road
Opuwo
Opuwo to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 195 km
* From Opuwo head east on the C41 to the C35 turn off (approx. 56 km)
* Turn right into the C41 and drive to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the right (approx. 123 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
The last 16 km are gravel roads. The rest of the route is tar road.
Epupa Falls
Epupa Falls to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 392 km
* From Epupa drive south on the C43 to Opuwo (approx. 197 km)
* From Opuwo head east on the C41 to the C35 turn off (approx 56 km)
* Turn right into the C41 and drive to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the right (approx 123 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
The C43 and the last 16 km are gravel roads. The rest of the route is tar road.
Note: for travel to Epupa Falls a 4X4 is recommended.
Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)
Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate) to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 322 km
* From Anderrson Gate head south on the C38 to the C40 turn off (approx. 87 km)
* Turn right into the C40 and continue to Kamanjab (approx. 155 km)
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the left (approx. 64 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
Besides the last 16 km the entire route is on tar road
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 293 km
* From Twyfelfontein drive north on the D3214 to the D2612 turn off (approx. 10 km)
* Turn left into the D2612 and drive to the C39 turn off (approx. 15 km)
* Turn right into the C39 and drive to Khorixas (approx. 72 km)
* From Khorixas drive on the C39 to the C35 turn off (approx. 11 km)
* Turn left into the C35 and follow it to Kamanjab (approx. 105 km)
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the left (approx. 64 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
Besides the 64 km from Kamanjab to the Hobatere gate the entire route is on gravel road
Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 310 km
* From Otjiwarongo drive north west on the C38 to Outjo (approx. 66 km)
* From Outjo head north on the C38 to the C40 turn off (approx. 9 km)
* Turn left into the C40 and continue to Kamanjab (approx. 155 km)
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the left (approx. 64 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
Besides the last 16 km the entire route is on tar road
Palmwag Concession
Palmwag Concession to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 197 km
* From Palmwag head south on the C43 to the C40 turn off (approx. 3 km)
* Turn right into the C40 and continue to Kamanjab (approx. 114 km)
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the left (approx. 64 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
The C 35 is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road
Cape Cross via Skeleton Coast Park (very long drive)
Cape Cross to Hobatere Lodge is approx. 512 km
* From Cape Cross head north on the C34 into the Skeleton Coat Park to the C39 turn off (approx. 195 km)
* Turn right into the C39 and follow it to the C43 turn off (approx. 93 km)
* Turn left into the C43 and follow the C43 to the C40 turn off (approx. 39 km)
* Turn right into the C40 and follow it to Kamanjab (approx. 114 km)
* From Kamanjab drive north on the C35 to the Hobatere Lodge gate on the left (approx. 64 km)
* From the gate it is another 16 km to the lodge
The entire route is on gravel road
Hobatere Airstrip (FYHB)
* South 19 degrees 19 60'
* East 14 degrees 22 10'
* Elevation 3,700 feet
* Length 1,600 metres
* Width 30 meters
* Surface: solid gravel, no slope
* Direction 06/24
* Pilots need to buzz Hobatere Lodge on approach.
Transfers to and from the Hobatere airstrip when required.
* Check in: 14h00
* Check out: 10h00
Tree House
*Guests booked into the Tree House must arrive before 15:00 (summer time) & before 14:00 (winter time) and will then be taken to the Tree House with dinner packs and drinks.
Rates & policies
LOW SEASON 01.12.2009 to 28.02.2010 & 01.06.2010 to 30.06.2010
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DBB
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Full Board
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Single pp
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N$ 755
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Single pp
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N$ 1,526
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Double pp
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N$ 667
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Double pp
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N$ 1,451
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Triple pp
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N$ 605
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Triple pp
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N$ 1,376
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Tree House - DBB and drinks (Closed from 01.11.2009 to 30.04.2010)
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Single pp
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N$ 1,500
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Double pp
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N$ 1,200
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HIGH SEASON 01.11.2009 to 30.11.2009 & 01.03.2010 to 31.05.2010 &
01.07.2010 to31.10.2010
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DBB
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Full Board
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Single pp
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N$ 1,060
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Single pp
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N$ 1,856
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Double pp
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N$ 958
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Double pp
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N$ 1,756
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Triple pp
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N$ 845
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Triple pp
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N$ 1,643
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| Tree House - DBB and drinks (Closed from 01.11.2009 to 30.04.2010)
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Single pp
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N$ 1,500
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Double pp
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N$ 1,200
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* DBB rates includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast only.
* Full Board rates include Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast,
- 1 x guided walk
- 1 x game drive and
- all drinks (excluding premium brands)
* Rates incl. VAT and statutory NTB levy.
* Rates subject to change unless bookings confirmed.
30 – 16 days before arrival: 50% of the total price
15 – 11 days before arrival: 75% of the total price
10 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total price
Children of all ages are welcome at Hobatere Lodge
* No children reduction on accommodation and activities for children of ALL ages
* No children are accommodated in the Tree House,
* Children under 12 years of age cannot participate on the night drives
* Children under 16 years of age cannot participate on the guided walks
* For families with children wanting to participate in the afternoon game drive, the activity must be booked in advance and separate arrangements will be made.
As Hobatere Lodge is in a wildlife areas, children should be under the care of a parent/guardian at all times. Read the guidelines on child safety
* If accommodated in guide room, ONE tour guide per group is free of charge. All meals, drinks and activities are to be paid extra.
* All tour guides accommodated in guest rooms will be charged the normal room rate.
Marketing descriptions
Hobatere Lodge, in Western Damaraland, offers travellers encounters with lions and desert elephants, and a rare opportunity to search for night creatures such as the aardwolf and the brown hyena.
Hobatere Lodge, in Western Damaraland, offers travellers encounters with lions and desert elephants, and a rare opportunity to search for night creatures such as the aardwolf and the brown hyena.
The lodge's game viewing hides, and excursions from the lodge, allow travellers to see this world up close. For those who want more than the average wildlife encounter, Hobatere offers truly memorable moments. In addition, travellers can meet and interact with the proud Himba people.
Hobatere Lodge, in Western Damaraland, offers travellers encounters with lions and desert elephants, and a rare opportunity to search for night creatures such as the aardwolf and the brown hyena.
The lodge's game viewing hides, and excursions from the lodge, allow travellers to see this world up close. For those who want more than the average wildlife encounter, Hobatere offers truly memorable moments. In addition, travellers can meet and interact with the proud Himba people.
As much as it is beautiful and wild, Western Damaraland is a very harsh environment. Hobatere Lodge provides the simple comforts that enable a traveller to feel at home: an excellent meal, a cool blue swimming pool under the hot African sky, and the luxury of shade under the midday sun.
And, for a lucky, adventurous few, there is also the possibility of staying in solitude in a well-appointed treehouse away from the lodge.
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