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Surrounded by natural African gardens, this eco-friendly lodge offers bright rooms with a balcony overlooking the Gurib River bed. It has an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, and nature drives can be arranged. Rooms at Alte Kalkoefen come with a fan and floor-to-ceiling windows, with an extra outside shower. Each has a private bathroom with a free-standing tub. Light linens and wooden furniture are part of the décor. Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals are served daily. Packed lunches are available on request. The 24-hour staff at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge offers guided nature walks and hiking trails. Trips to the lime stone ovens can also be arranged.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Filip
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Homely feeling, very well appointed bungalows, friendly staff, tasty dinner, quiet place
  • William
    United States United States
    I loved Alte Kalkoefen! The sleeping lodges were beautiful and overlooked the savannah with constant wildlife moving through. The food was also great, I would absolutely recommend signing up for dinner and breakfast while staying here, relaxing at...
  • Alexandra
    Canada Canada
    Really unique, interesting place to stay. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable.
  • Nataly
    United States United States
    Great lodge with friendly and helpful staff. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. The lithopes collection is fascinating. Would definitely recommend this lodge to friends going to Namibia.
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful remote landscape - star studded skies. Cool swim in the dam was a hit. Amazing collection succulents
  • Edwin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful surrounding, small stoep T the room with view over the veld and waterhole (springbok and ostrich). Lovely restaurant, nice food. We only stayed one night but would like to come back for a few more nights. Pool looked beautiful. The rooms...
  • Bertha
    Belgium Belgium
    It was a magnificent stay, wonderful personnel and hosts. The chalets were beautifully decorated, very clean and spacious. The food is delightful and when the location is as beautiful as this one, you will want to come back!
  • Carlijn
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything was amazing! Friendly staf, beautiful views. I did a small walk in the park and was really lucky! I even saw 3 girafes. It’s bad for the place and animals that it hasn’t been raining for 3 years. We hope there will be some rain and...
  • Stefanus
    South Africa South Africa
    Restaurant meals exceptional. Great quality food served. Units and main building clean and very friendly management and personnel. Hight recommended.
  • Anna
    Georgia Georgia
    The breakfast and the dinner were delicious. The view from the room was amazing, especially sunrise. The bed was comfortable.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Alte Kalkoefen Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Packed lunches
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas

    Spa

    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    Alte Kalkoefen Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is located 62 mi west from Keetmanshoop en-route the B4 main road to Luderitz. Turn left for 1.2 mi on the dirt road D462 where the lodge is located before the railway line on the left hand side

    Please inform Alte Kalkoefen Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Alte Kalkoefen Lodge

    • Alte Kalkoefen Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Swimming pool
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go
    • Alte Kalkoefen Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Family
    • Check-in at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is 1.7 miles from the center of Simplon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.