Morning Scenic Drives
Out and About in the First Light of Day
In the early morning hours, we head out into the landscape when the air is still cool and nature slowly awakens. The light is clear, shadows lie flat across the ground, making structures and tracks clearly visible.
The drives lead through the respective reserve around the lodge. With a bit of luck, you might spot animals that are active in the cool hours and make use of the open, quiet surroundings.
As the light increases, the landscape changes step by step – colors become brighter, movements increase, and the day noticeably begins.
Morning Drive in the Kalahari Dunes
Morning Drive in the Kalahari Dunes
With the first rays of sun, the drive leads out into the dune landscape. In the still untouched sand, tracks become visible, telling stories of the night – fine lines, trails, and movements stretching across the surface.
The soft light gently highlights the shapes of the dunes, while movement gradually appears in the landscape. Animals become active, crossing the open plains or remaining near their nocturnal paths.
A peaceful start to the day in a landscape that changes with every moment.
Prices and Information
Start: mornings in front of the Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge reception
Registration: at the Teufelskrallen Lodge or Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge reception
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Price*: N$ 650
Information Material
Information on all Ondili activities at Teufelskrallen Lodge and Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge can be found in the following PDF documents.
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.
Morning Drive at Hohenstein
In the morning, the drive leads through the landscape in front of the Hohenstein Massif, the highest mountain in the Erongo Mountains. Between open plains and individual granite formations, the surroundings appear clear and in soft morning light.
The first light falls on the slopes and foothills of the massif, tracing the structures of the rock – bright areas alternate with shaded sections, rock formations stand out clearly from the surrounding bushland.
The gaze repeatedly wanders through the landscape – across open plains, along bush lines, and towards the rocks. It is the attentive search that characterizes this moment: perceiving small movements, recognizing details – and the brief, almost surprising moment when a shadow suddenly turns into an animal.
Prices and Information
Registration: at the reception
Start: mornings in front of the reception
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Price*: N$ 500
Information Material
Information on all Ondili activities at Hohenstein Lodge can be found in the following PDF document.
Hohenstein 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 a dream vacation? Then come here. There is nothing you would miss here. It starts with the reception, continues with the 75 m² tented apartment, 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 directly in front of the lodge. During dinner, rhinos came, numerous zebras, wildebeest, steenboks, 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 south entrance of Etosha National Park that does not cater to mass tourism and offers excellent value for money, this lodge is definitely the right choice. We at Leaflove Safari gladly recommend this lodge to our discerning guests with a clear conscience.
Albert Voigts
Perfect stay, everything we enjoyed was of the highest quality. Accommodation was very spacious, which was a blessing after 6 nights of camping with some thunderstorms. The kitchen offered us a culinary delight of the highest quality every evening. It was a great pleasure to enjoy our stay at the newest Ondili Lodge (without reservation). The staff was very friendly and highly attentive. Thank you to the whole team. The location to Etosha National Park is very good, about 20 km to Ombika.
Wolfgang Menneke
It was the details. Greeting at the entrance, a fresh tea and a moist, cold towel. The 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 Anderson Gate. If I could, I would give even more stars. Everything is just perfect here. Extremely courteous service and great food. The lodge’s furnishings are very high quality. Reasonable value for money. A morning game drive is also highly recommended. Many thanks, Chamberlain!
Stephan Mosmann