Kaokoland, Namibia

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Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Designer Lodge
Communal Pool
Design
Honeymoon
Photography
Romantic
Stargazing
Outdoor Shower
Night Drives
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Overview

COMFORT
Pool
AC
Laundry Service
Outdoor Shower
Safe
Bathtub
QUICK FACTS
8
Rooms
Private Vehicle at extra cost
Cancellation POLICY
Moderate, typically 100% from 30 days
Kids POLICY
From 6
A sculptural desert lodge perched above the Hoarusib River in the Puros Conservancy (Kaokoland), where ochre pavilions open to cathedral-quiet horizons and the daily rhythm is tracking desert-adapted elephant and Himb life. The setting is wildly remote yet cocooning. Enjoy a communal pool, generous decks and quietly attentive service, so days swing between long, dust-plumed drives and slow, sundowner skies that seem to swallow the lodge whole.

Plan

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Access Type
Fly-in or Road Access
Transfer Time from Airstrip
5
mins
Baggage limit
20
kg
Soft-bag only
Wildlife Highlights
Desert-Elephant
Birding
Great for birders

Location

Getting there

Take a light aircraft from Windhoek (WDH) to Puros Airstrip ~2 h 30 flight time, then followed by a ~5 minute 4×4 transfer to lodge. Self-drive: only by high-clearance 4×4 on poor roads (e.g., via D3707 from Sesfontein to Puros), allow a full day.

Stay

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COMFORT
Pool
AC
Laundry Service
Outdoor Shower
Safe
Bathtub
Vehicle
Private Vehicle at extra cost
WI-FI
Available in all areas
Medical
Malaria Zone
Insect protection
Beds with mosquito nets
Activities
Game drives in the Hoarusib/valleys, desert-elephant tracking, guided walks, Himba cultural visits, scenic Skeleton Coast day trips (by arrangement), sundowners, stargazing

Our Favorite Rooms

Expect cool, high ceilings, a soaking tub with walk-in shower, mosquito-netted bed, and a wide terrace perfect for sunrise coffees and starlit nightcaps. For families or two couples, the 2-Bedroom Family Suite adds two private en-suite bedrooms flanking a shared lounge that opens onto an expansive desert-view deck. Ideal for multi-gen trips wanting both space and together time.

Dining

Seasonal, Mediterranean-leaning plated menus (think eggs Benedict breakfasts, brie tarts, grilled chicken, fresh salads) alongside Namibian dishes like oryx. Desserts often include house gelato. Private candle lit terrace dinners are easy to arrange on request.

Tips

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Packing Tips

Soft bag, wide-brim hat, scarf/buff for dust, closed shoes for rocky valley walks, warm layer for winter nights, spare batteries/SDs for long drives. 

Insider Tips

Plan 2–3 nights minimum. Pair a desert-elephant morning with an afternoon Himba village visit and ask for one fully sunset-focused drive to linger along the Hoarusib oxbows.

Impact

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Reserve type
Concession
Conservation
Lodge operates within the Puros Conservancy, supporting community livelihoods and protection of desert-adapted wildlife.
Conservation fee
Included in the nightly rate
No Conservation Fee
per person per day

Conservation Efforts

By staying in community-managed Puros Conservancy, guest spend supports anti-poaching, human–wildlife coexistence and local employment; guided cultural visits are arranged with community oversight.

Per Person, Per Night from
940
per person
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