Kalahari Sundowner Drive
Out and about in the last light of the day
In the late afternoon, you head out into the landscape in open off-road vehicles. The drives lead through the respective reserve surrounding the lodge. With a little luck, animals can be spotted while the guide points out the unique features of the environment and explains the natural connections.
At sunset, we stop at a selected spot. As the sun slowly disappears behind the horizon, it creates a moment to pause and enjoy—with a view of the landscape and a cool drink to round off the day.
As the light fades, the landscape visibly changes: mountain ridges, dunes, and plains stand out more clearly, long shadows trace their contours, while heaven and earth turn into warm shades of red, brown, and violet. As darkness falls, the path leads back to the lodge.
Sundowner drive in the red dunes of the Kalahari
Sundowner drive in the red dunes of the Kalahari
Between the curved lines of the red dunes, the landscape changes with every meter. Sand crests stretch like waves through the terrain, with flat valleys and sparse grass growth in between.
As the sun sinks, the sand begins to glow: first in warm orange tones, then in deep red, while the shadows trace the shapes of the dunes more sharply. The contours appear almost graphic—a moment on one of the dunes with a view over the sandy landscape and a refreshing drink in hand as the last rays of sun disappear behind the horizon.
Prices and Info
Start: afternoons at the Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge reception
Registration: at the Teufelskrallen Lodge or Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge reception
Duration: approx. 3–4 hours
Price*: N$ 750
Info Material:
Please refer to the following PDF documents for information on all Ondili activities at Teufelskrallen Lodge and Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge.
Teufelskrallen Lodge Activities – Flyer 2026
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge Activities – Flyer 2026
* Note: A stay at one of our Ondili Lodges and Guesthouses is a prerequisite for booking Ondili activities. The minimum age for participation in activities is 12 years.
Ondili Lodges, Regions, and Experiences
Each Ondili Lodge is inextricably linked to its surroundings—and that is exactly where the local experiences come from. What guests can do here isn't just based on a fixed program, but arises from the landscape itself.
Every region reveals different facets of Namibia: sometimes the focus is on the wildlife, sometimes on the vastness of the landscape or exploring on foot. The lodges embrace these unique features.
This creates an interplay of location, accommodation, and activity that makes each region uniquely experienceable – and invites you to discover Namibia from different perspectives.
Oberland
Oberland
Red Dunes
Red dunes, camel thorn tree savanna, open vast grasslands. Where the typical Kalahari landscape begins in the west, the lodge lies nestled in dunes by a dry lake.
Red Dunes
Teufelskralle
Teufelskralle
Desert Homestead
A place to arrive and feel at home. Not far from the world-famous Sossusvlei, Desert Homestead Lodge is situated in the open desert landscape of the Namib.
Desert Homestead
Namib Outpost
Located in the Namib Tsaris Nature Reserve, which directly borders the UNESCO Natural Heritage Namib Sand Sea with Sossusvlei and Deadvlei – twelve small estates amidst the vastness of the desert landscape.
Namib Outpost
Hohenstein
With panoramic views of the highest mountain in the Erongo Massif, Hohenstein Lodge is perfectly suited for exploring the sights of Namibia's central north.
Hohenstein
Twyfelfontein
Tented camp in the area of the desert elephants – near the famous rock engravings of Twyfelfontein.
Twyfelfontein
Brigadoon
Built in 1906 as a captain's house, Brigadoon is now a boutique guesthouse in the heart of Swakopmund.
Brigadoon
Ti Melen
Located on the outskirts of Windhoek, set in a large garden. A guesthouse with African and European influences.
Ti Melen
What Our Guests Say
Do you want to have a dream vacation? Then come here. There is nothing here that you would miss. It starts with the welcome, continues through the 75 m2 tented suite, the very good service, the best pool of all 10 lodges we had on this trip, very fine food, excellent service, and very friendly staff. Waterhole right in front of the lodge. During dinner, rhinos came by, along with numerous zebras, wildebeests, steenbok, impalas, etc. Definitely do the game drive; Alloys is a very good guide.
Bettina C.
If you are looking for a lodge at the central southern entrance of Etosha National Park that is not dedicated to mass tourism and offers a high-quality value ratio, you will definitely reach your goal at this lodge. We at Leaflove Safari are happy to recommend this lodge to our discerning guests with a clear conscience.
Albert Voigts
Perfect stay, everything we enjoyed was of the highest quality. The accommodation was very generously sized, which was a complete relief after 6 nights of camping with several thunderstorms. The kitchen offered us a culinary delight of the highest quality every evening. It was a great pleasure for us to enjoy our stay at the newest Ondili Lodge (without a reservation). The staff was very friendly and highly attentive. Thanks to the whole team. The location relative to Etosha National Park is very, very good, at about 20 km to Ombika.
Wolfgang Menneke
It was the details. Welcome at the entrance, a fresh tea and a damp, cold towel. Questions about food intolerances. And above all… the fantastic staff. The lodge was stunning. There are many animals to see at the waterhole.
Sebastian Schreiner
What a great lodge just before the Anderson Gate. If I could, I would give even more stars. Everything is just right here. Extremely courteous service and great food. The lodge equipment is very high quality. Reasonable price-performance ratio. A morning game drive is also recommended. Thank you, Chamberlain!
Stephan Mosmann