Hohenstein Lodge
Hohenstein Nature Reserve.
The Wildland Erongo Nature Reserve is located in the Erongo Mountains, amidst a landscape of granite formations, tree savannas, and vast plains. From this landscape rises the Hohenstein, at 2,319 meters, the highest mountain in the Erongo, which defines the character of the entire nature reserve. Its distinctive shape stands out prominently from its surroundings and is visible from afar. The area is also known for its deposits of minerals such as aquamarine and tourmaline, which are closely linked to the geological structure of this region.
The “Frog Cave” in the Wildland Erongo Nature Reserve is also one of the region’s special places: San rock paintings, several thousand years old, offer insights into the lives of early inhabitants and the wildlife of this landscape. Thanks to its well-maintained trails, the area is perfectly suited for hiking.
Hohenstein Lodge
Hohenstein Lodge
Located within the Wildland Erongo Nature Reserve, the lodge sits on a ridge above a dry riverbed, offering views across tree savanna and smaller mountains directly to the Hohenstein cliff face.
From the terrace and pool, animals can often be observed against the impressive backdrop of the Erongo Mountains. Almost every evening at sunset, the mountain provides a spectacle of golden, red, and violet colors.
Even the drive from the entrance gate to the lodge is a panoramic journey. Upon entering the main building, a particularly beautiful view over the savanna to the Hohenstein is revealed. The lodge’s design consciously incorporates inspiration from the landscape: while externally factual, angular, and in earthy tones, the interior surprises with colorful design and glittering crystal lamps in violet, green, and blue, reflecting the Hohenstein itself – a steep brown rock face that is internally full of glittering, colorful semi-precious stones like aquamarines, amethysts, and fluorites.
Below the large viewing terrace, the pool and lounging area invite guests to relax. Small shaded seating areas with beautiful views encourage guests to linger, or they can gather at the pool bar with its triangular counter. Because even from the counter, you’ll want to enjoy the view.
Lodge Information
- Panoramic view of the surrounding savanna and mountain landscape
- Rooms and chalets directly facing the Hohenstein
- Architecture and design echo the Hohenstein and its gemstone deposits
- Large, covered terraces
- Spacious bathrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking directly at the accommodation
Location of Rooms and Chalets
All rooms and chalets at Hohenstein Lodge are positioned with panoramic views of the Hohenstein. The large shaded terraces are so inviting you might not want to leave, but paved and illuminated paths without steps make the walk from the rooms to the restaurant and pool a pleasure.
Hohenstein Lodge has three chalets, significantly spaced apart, offering plenty of privacy. Each chalet boasts a particularly beautiful view over the Hohenstein Nature Reserve.
Rooms
Rooms
The rooms are bright and modern, incorporating African influences in their design. Clean lines, natural materials, and carefully selected details create a harmonious atmosphere.
Large, shaded terraces extend the living space.
- Large shaded terraces with armchairs and loungers
- Air conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- Minibar
- Generously sized mosquito net
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Half board
Room – Double occupancy per person = N$ 2,900
Room – Single occupancy = N$ 3,800
Children 0 to 3 years in a room with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a room with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 1,450
Room – Double occupancy per person = N$ 2,300
Room – Single occupancy = N$ 3,000
Children 0 to 3 years in a room with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a room with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 1,150
Room: Max. 1 child aged 12 or younger can sleep on a folding bed with two adults upon request. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Room – Double occupancy per person = N$ 3,627
Room – Single occupancy = N$ 4,720
Children 0 to 3 years in a room with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a room with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 1,814
Room – Double occupancy per person = N$ 2,300
Room – Single occupancy = N$ 3,000
Children 0 to 3 years in a room with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a room with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 1,150
Room: Max. 1 child aged 12 or younger can sleep on a folding bed with two adults upon request. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Example floor plan of a room.
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Chalet 1 + 2
Chalet 1 + 2
The chalets also offer expansive views of the steep rock face of the Hohenstein. Large openings connect the interior with the surrounding landscape, making light and views an integral part of the day.
The living area is equipped with a small kitchenette, minibar, tea and coffee station, and a wine cooler with selected South African wines, creating an independent, comfortable setting for your stay. From here, as well as from the bedroom and bathroom, you can access the shaded, sheltered terrace, which serves as a central outdoor living space.
Due to its distance from the lodge and Chalet 1, this also creates a peaceful retreat. The chalet is complemented by an elevated stargazing deck, which offers the opportunity to sleep under Africa’s incomparable starry sky with an outdoor bed.
- Large shaded terraces with armchairs and loungers
- Stargazing Deck and Stargazing Bed
- Air conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- Refrigerator with minibar
- Generously sized mosquito net
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Half board
Chalet – Double occupancy per person = N$ 5,000
Chalet – Single occupancy = N$ 7,000
Children 0 to 3 years in a chalet with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a chalet with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 2,500
Chalet – Double occupancy per person = N$ 4,000
Chalet – Single occupancy = N$ 5,500
Children 0 to 3 years in a chalet with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a chalet with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 2,000
Chalet: Max. 1 child aged 12 or younger can sleep on a folding bed with two adults upon request. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Chalet – Double occupancy per person = N$ 5,618
Chalet – Single occupancy = N$ 7,310
Children 0 to 3 years in a chalet with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a chalet with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 2,809
Chalet – Double occupancy per person = N$ 4,305
Chalet – Single occupancy = N$ 5,600
Children 0 to 3 years in a chalet with a full-paying adult* = free
Children 4 to 12 years in a chalet with 1 or 2 full-paying adults* = N$ 2,153
Chalet: Max. 1 child aged 12 or younger can sleep on a folding bed with two adults upon request. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Example floor plan of Chalet 1 and 2.
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Double Chalet 1
Double Chalet 1
Double Chalet 1 combines shared experiences with the option for retreat. A central living and dining area with an integrated kitchenette forms the focal point, from which the two separate bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are accessed.
The outdoor area is structured accordingly: individual seating and lounging areas are located in front of the bedrooms, while a shared terrace opens up in front of the living area. This creates both private retreats and a central space for shared time.
- Large shaded terraces with armchairs and loungers
- Air conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- Refrigerator with minibar
- Generously sized mosquito net
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Half board
Double Chalet – Price up to maximum occupancy = N$ 20,000
Double Chalet 1: In addition to the standard occupancy of 4 adults, up to 2 additional children aged 12 or younger can be accommodated on folding beds. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Double Chalet – Price up to maximum occupancy = N$ 20,000
Double Chalet 1: In addition to the standard occupancy of 4 adults, up to 2 additional children aged 12 or younger can be accommodated on folding beds. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Example floor plan of a family room.
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Double Chalet 2
Double Chalet 2
Double Chalet 2 combines shared experiences with the option for retreat. A central living and dining area with an integrated kitchenette forms the focal point, from which the two separate bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, are accessed.
The outdoor area is structured accordingly: individual seating and lounging areas are located in front of the bedrooms, while a shared terrace opens up in front of the living area. This creates both private retreats and a central space for shared time.
- Large shaded terraces with armchairs and loungers
- Air conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- Refrigerator with minibar
- Generously sized mosquito net
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry service
- Half board
Double Chalet – Price up to maximum occupancy = N$ 20,000
Double Chalet 2: Max. occupancy with 4 adults. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Double Chalet – Price up to maximum occupancy = N$ 20,000
Double Chalet 2: Max. occupancy with 4 adults. The prices stated are per person per night and include 15% VAT and 1% tourism levy.
Example floor plan of a double chalet.
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Hohenstein Lodge Site Plan
Location & Directions
Hohenstein Lodge is located at the foot of the Hohenstein, the highest peak of the Erongo Mountains.
From the lodge, the view extends across the Erongo landscape to the distinctive Spitzkoppe.
From Etosha Oberland Lodge, first drive back onto the C38 and follow it to
Otjiwarongo. There, switch to the C33 towards Omaruru. In Omaruru, turn onto the
D2315 heading west, then left onto the D2306 and further onto the D1935. At
the entrance to Hohenstein Lodge, turn through the gate. From there, it is about 1.5
kilometers to the lodge.
Lodge GPS Coordinates: S21°47’13.89″, E15°30’45.87″
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pBCp8fguF2Pacduq9
Distances
Windhoek: approx. 240 km
Windhoek International Airport (Hosea Kutako): approx. 295 km
Omaruru: approx. 90 km
Usakos: approx. 25 km
Spitzkoppe: approx. 60 km
Arrival by Plane
For guests traveling to Namibia by charter flight or private small aircraft, the lodge’s own airstrip is available near Hohenstein Lodge.
Airstrip Dawib Ost (FYDO)
Coordinates: S21°46’28.3″, E15°30’55.3″
Our team will gladly organize transfers between the airstrip and the lodge.
Erongo Region
The Erongo Mountains in central Namibia are of volcanic origin. The rim of a former magma chamber still rises distinctly from the landscape today, enclosing a vast caldera. Characteristic are the bizarrely shaped granite formations that define the region’s appearance.
The area is one of Namibia’s significant natural spaces. Parts of the Erongo are designated as protected areas, including the Erongo Mountain Rhino Sanctuary, which extends over large areas of the caldera and its slopes. The region provides habitat for a diverse wildlife, including endangered species such as the black rhino. Ondili is committed to this landscape by creating further nature reserves. At the foot of the Hohenstein lies an approximately 8,000-hectare area, where Hohenstein Lodge is located and which directly borders the Rhino Sanctuary. Another area, Etemba, extends along the northern flank of the Erongo to the Omaruru River.
For millennia, the Erongo has also been a place of human traces. Historical San rock paintings attest to long-term human settlement and underscore the special significance of this region.
Activities and Offers
Morning Scenic Drive Erongo
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Guided Walk in the Erongo
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Rock Painting Tour with Sundowner
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Frog Cave Excursion
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Spitzkoppe
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Sundowner Drive Erongo
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Ameib Ranch
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Hikes
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Mountain Biking
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Jogging
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Tour with the Ondili Signature Route
Namibia can be explored with Ondili on well-coordinated routes that connect overnight stays in the various lodges. The suggested trips serve as guidance and showcase the diversity of the country’s landscapes and regions.
Whether Kalahari, Namib Desert, Damaraland, or Etosha, the lodges are each located in close proximity to characteristic natural and cultural areas, allowing for targeted exploration of the country’s diverse landscapes.
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What Our Guests Say
The new lodge opened on May 31, 2025. Great location, everything perfect. Very friendly team who want and can fulfill all wishes. Today we did the “Kudu Trail.” Partially steep, magnificent views. Saw monkeys and springboks, many insects and glittering stones.
Armin Traveller
Super lodge with good service, fabulous views, great food, and truly excellent facilities. The nature drives and hiking opportunities are particularly recommended. We would have loved to stay longer.
Lena Thomas
We stayed here for 2 nights and it was fantastic. The Erongo region is a scenic experience. Our bungalow was brand new with a covered terrace and a luxurious bathroom. The beds were very comfortable. The staff was super nice and always friendly, without seeming artificial. Breakfast and dinner are served on a terrace from which you can overlook a waterhole and enjoy a great view of the mountains.
Ralf Joachimiak
It couldn’t be better. We were the first guests after the new lodge opened. Huge rooms with huge bathrooms and large terraces with mountain views. Very good dinner menu and breakfast buffet with homemade waffles and much more. New pool with a view of the wilderness. Many shaded resting places. Beautiful sundowner drive, marked hiking trails.
Armin G.
Wonderful place! Everyone must visit here. We were completely alone. The food was fantastic and the staff accommodating. The pool was cold, but you had a great view of the mountain panorama and the lodge’s waterhole. We did the Oryx Trail early in the morning and saw giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and springboks. There are no dangerous animals within the lodge. Everything is also very new, as it was renovated in spring 2025.
Jonas Weissenhofer
Ecology
Ecology
Ondili places the highest value on ensuring that the operation of Ondili Lodges results in nature conservation. This commitment is the foundation and driving force of the Ondili Group.
- Since its inception, Ondili has invested its entire annual profit into nature conservation.
- For every guest room in an Ondili lodge, Ondili has created at least 1,000 ha (10 km²) of new nature reserve in Namibia and maintains these reserves.
- At Ondili, electricity and hot water are predominantly generated by our own solar power systems.
- The local population benefits from the creation of jobs in the lodges' nature reserves and in the craft sectors.
- Firewood for the evening campfires is sourced from bush clearing measures necessary for the regeneration of natural areas in Ondili's northern nature reserves.
- Involvement of local farmers in nature conservation concepts