September 3, 2012
Therapy for the soul by Marita van Rooyen What’s better than jumping on a horse’s back and taking the winding road into the mountains, riding lazily […]
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April 5, 2016
Just 3 hours after leaving Windhoek, and several years since we last visited the Erongo mountains, my husband's first words on arrival are how he 'feels the silence and peace washing over him'.
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is a veritable luxury of solitude that offers its visitors abundant space and privacy. The main house consisting of a reception […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Situated on the first Kalahari dune from the western side, Teufelskrallen Tented Lodge offers visitors a panoramic vista across the endless plains and stretches of […]
April 12, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ti Melen, a quiet and peaceful haven surrounded by nature, offers the advantage of being only 5 minutes by car from the city centre of […]
May 5, 2017
Nestled against a hillside on the eastern outskirts of the capital, there’s a little yellow castle. From the outside it appears to be reminiscent of something you’d find in a European countryside. When you pass through the front door though, all similarities with the northern continent fade away and you are met by the style and ambiance of an African bush safari.
May 22, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Desert Homestead Outpost is situated 30 km south-east of Sesriem, the entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park, on a private nature reserve bordering the […]
June 20, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Hiking in the Kalahari [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1497361393189{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #e8e2c5 !important;}”] Trans Kalahari Walk Experience the variety and […]
August 7, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Hohenstein represents the impressive western edge of the Erongo mountain range. In the evening, spectacular sunsets above the desert plains bathe the mountain in […]
August 7, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Desert Homestead lies three kilometers north-west of the C19 and D854 roads junction, approximately 32km south-east of Sesriem. The wide grassy valley is sheltered […]
February 20, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A trip to Namibia is the chance to experience off-the-beaten-track sights and take part in once-in-a-lifetime activities. With Ondili Lodges and Activities, getting a taste of […]
March 30, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Ondili’s new Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp Text Elzanne McCulloch Photographs Le Roux van Schalkwyk [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Ondili Meumbo is an Oshiwambo expression […]
November 1, 2021
"Discover Namibia with Ondili" takes readers on a journey through Namibia's diverse landscapes and cultural treasures. From the rolling red dunes of the Kalahari Desert, where guided walks and luxurious dune camps await, to the ancient Namib Desert with its iconic Deadvlei and horseback explorations, each region offers unique experiences. In Erongo, visitors can marvel at volcanic mountains and ancient rock paintings, while Damaraland beckons with its ancient engravings and desert-adapted wildlife. Etosha National Park completes the adventure with thrilling safari drives and luxurious lodge stays, showcasing Namibia's natural beauty and rich biodiversity.
September 28, 2023
Discover Namibia's hidden gem at Ondili's Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge offers a unique blend of luxury and farmyard charm amidst the red dunes.