Erongo Region
The Erongo Mountains in central Namibia are of volcanic origin. The rim of a former magma bubble still rises clearly from the landscape today, enclosing a vast caldera. The region is characterized by bizarrely shaped granite formations that define its appearance.
Erongo Region
Erongo Region
The Erongo Mountains in central Namibia are of volcanic origin. The rim of a former magma bubble still rises clearly from the landscape today, enclosing a vast caldera. The region is characterized by bizarrely shaped granite formations that define its appearance.
The area is one of Namibia’s most significant natural spaces. Parts of the Erongo are designated as protected areas, including the Erongo Mountain Rhino Sanctuary, which spans large areas of the caldera and its slopes. The region provides a habitat for diverse wildlife, including endangered species like the black rhino. Ondili is committed to this landscape by creating further nature reserves. At the foot of the Hohenstein lies an area of around 8,000 hectares, where Hohenstein Lodge is located, directly bordering the Rhino Sanctuary. Another area, Etemba, stretches along the northern flank of the Erongo to the Omaruru River.
For thousands of years, the Erongo has also been a place of human traces. Historical San rock paintings document the long history of human settlement and underscore the special significance of this region.
Erongo Region Map
Ondili’s Lodge in the Erongo
Located in the heart of the Hohenstein Nature Reserve, the lodge sits on a ridge above a dry riverbed, offering views across the tree savanna and smaller mountains directly to the steep face of the Hohenstein.
Hohenstein Lodge
Hohenstein Lodge
From the terrace and the pool, animals can often be observed against the imposing backdrop of the Erongo Mountains. Almost every evening at sunset, the mountain provides a spectacle of colors in gold, red, and violet.
Even the drive from the entrance gate to the lodge is a scenic experience. Upon entering the main building, a particularly beautiful view over the savanna to the Hohenstein is revealed. The lodge’s design deliberately draws inspiration from the landscape: while the exterior is understated, angular, and kept in earthy tones, the interior surprises with a colorful design and crystal lamps glittering in violet, green, and blue. This reflects the Hohenstein itself – a steep brown rock face on the outside, but filled with glittering, colorful semi-precious stones like aquamarines, amethysts, and fluorites.
Below the large viewing terrace, the pool and lounge area invites you to chill out. Small, shaded seating islands with beautiful views invite guests to linger, or you can join others at the pool bar with its triangular counter. After all, you’ll want to enjoy the view even from the bar.
Plan Activities
Sundowner Drive Erongo
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Spitzkoppe
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Rock Painting Tour with Sundowner
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Guided Walk in the Erongo
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Frog Cave Excursion
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Erongo Morning Scenic Drive
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Ameib Ranch
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Hikes
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Jogging
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Mountain Biking
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