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Is your heart yearning to step away from the city hustle and bustle? Visit Frans Indongo Lodge and step into the calmness and silence of the Namibian Savanna, surrounded by scents of grass and acacias. The Frans Indongo Lodge Terrace is the ideal setting for a leisurely ending to an eventful day, allowing you to enjoy a chilled drink while soaking up the reflection of spectacular hues of red over the sandstone rocks of the Waterberg Plateau on the side of the thorn bush Savannah. Located approximately 27 mi from Otjiwarongo, Namibia, Frans Indongo Lodge is the ideal stop when traveling between Windhoek and Etosha National Park or the Caprivi. A relaxing restaurant is available on the Frans Indongo Lodge premises, allowing you to start your day with a scrumptious breakfast, enjoy a slice of cake for teatime, or indulge in truly Namibian cuisine in the evenings. All of the meals are prepared fresh and from scratch, using locally sourced produce, ensuring that you experience the wonders of Namibian food. After a long day in the Savanna Bush veld, you can bathe in the sun while relaxing on the Sundeck at the Swimming Pool, watching a succession of Sable Antelope, Black Springbok and Nyala quench their thirst at the nearby watering hole. During the day, you can explore the various activities available at the Frans Indongo Lodge. The lodge and rooms were built from materials like natural stone, wood, and reed that were used for building houses in the Ovambo tribes. Items of daily use in the Ovambo tribe (e.g., earthen pots, voluminous storage baskets, and original wooden figures) serve as decoration to emphasize the African theme, lending a very special charm to the lodge. We have 3 different types of accommodations available, namely: double rooms, 2-bedroom family units, single rooms, and a camping site. All of the rooms at Frans Indongo Lodge are equipped with their own bathroom, air conditioning/heating, fridge, mosquito net, hairdryer and an electric kettle for tea and coffee. This campground accommodates up to 10 people and offers shared ablution facilities with 3 showers and toilets for both males and females. It includes a braai grid, firewood, water supply, central washing area, hot water via a donkey, solar lighting, and a 12V USB mobile phone charging station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Otjiwarongo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samantha
    Thailand Thailand
    Very spacious and comfortable room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. This lodge is perfect for travelers looking to spend the night between Etosha and Windhoek.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable lodge. Excellent dinner. Saw White rhino on afternoon game drive.
  • Jude
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent stay at Frans Indongo Lodge. Our favorite lodge off a three-week trip. The food was exceptional. Our room was extremely clean, quite large, and well decorated. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The service and staff were excellent.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was huge for 2 people! A bright, spacious family area, bathroom and bedroom ( the bedroom was a little on the dark side though). Pool was the cleanest pool we've swam in during our 2 week trip around Namibia. It was lovely having the...
  • Krier
    France France
    The level of service of of all employees and very good quality of food.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here a few years ago and loved it so much we came back. Did not disappoint. Lovely setting, friendly staff, really nice thatched lodge and good food. It's an easy drive from the airport as either a first or last stop. We stayed for...
  • Anna
    Australia Australia
    Enjoyed the first accommodation in Namibia situated on the Namib landscape. Lovely welcome, good room, a relaxing afternoon on the waterhole veranda. Had a great safari drive later into the later afternoon.
  • Gustavo
    France France
    One of the best lodge in Namibia. The staff is very friendly. The food is very good. Nice view from the deck for the animals. The room is very good. I do recommend.
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great lodge in perfect location for stopover between Etosha and Windhoek. Everything is well organised and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have an excellent platform to watch their game and look up at the Milky Way. They also have bigger...
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lodge was beautiful, with spacious bedrooms. Good food served in the dining room. The water hole has been moved nearer the lodge which makes it more enjoyable to watch the animals.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is the activities also part of the accommodation or they have the different payment? Can we start with the activities immediately we check in?

    Our excursions can all be booked upon your arrival at an extra cost.
    Answered on 12 January 2021
  • Does the price for 2 adults at about N$3200 include game drive/s?

    We offer relaxing morning and afternoon nature drives (NAD 430.00 per person) in an open, off-road vehicle which gives you a good opportunity to see common and rare game species in their natural habitat and take pictures.
    Answered on 17 November 2022
  • Hello, do you offer Safari into Etosha? If yes, how much is it?

    We do not offer Safari to Etosha.
    Answered on 5 December 2023

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Lapa
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Frans Indongo Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas 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
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    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
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Frans Indongo Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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 4 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
    NAD 390 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NAD 390 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    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

    Please inform Frans Indongo 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.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Frans Indongo Lodge

    • Frans Indongo Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Lapa
    • Room options at Frans Indongo Lodge include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Family
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Frans Indongo Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Swimming pool
      • Game drives
    • Check-in at Frans Indongo Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Frans Indongo Lodge is 23 miles from the center of Otjiwarongo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Frans Indongo Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go
    • The prices at Frans Indongo Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.