🌿 KAOKO BUSH LODGE – KAMANJAB, NAMIBIA
✨ “Where the Kaokoveld Meets Comfort”
🏕️ About Kaoko Bush Lodge
Nestled just 8 km outside Kamanjab, Kaoko Bush Lodge offers a perfect blend of authentic bush living, warm hospitality and modern comforts. Surrounded by rock formations and open savannah, the lodge is a peaceful stopover for travellers heading towards Kaokoland, Damaraland and Etosha National Park.
Guests love the tranquil atmosphere, clean, cozy chalets, excellent meals, and the friendly local team that makes every stay feel special.
Kaoko Bush Lodge is the ideal accommodation stopover from which to explore the wild beauty and diversity of Damaraland and Kaokoland. The lodge is just 8 km from Kamanjab, en-route to Opuwo. Whether you stay a day or two to discover the unique rock engravings and cultural villages of Kamanjab or plan to head further north, at Kaoko Bush Lodge you will be ensured a comfortable stay.
Kaoko Bush Lodge offers accommodation in cozy private chalets and convenient camping facilities.
The recently renovated chalets with traditional thatch roofs and built with Namclay bricks known for their unique dusky colours, are set against the Mopane tree-dotted landscape of the Kunene. Generously spaced, each chalet has a private verandah where you be able to read or unwind in peace. Most of our 8 chalets have comfortable twin beds, we also have 2 family units that can sleep 3 or 5 guests. There is ample safe and secure parking in front of each chalet.
Our campsites are laid out under shady trees, each with their own facilities right on hand. In the late afternoon we will light the ‘donkey’ traditional wood-fired boiler to make sure you have ample hot water for your shower.
A daily breakfast buffet can be enjoyed in the on-site restaurant, and lunch and dinner are available on request.
The lodge is situated inside its own game park with more than 18 different species of game and over 200 bird species, many indigenous to the area, that can be viewed at the waterhole just 30 m away from our restaurant and bar. The lodge also has a swimming pool for cooling down after a full day of exploring. A large solar rig means that the lodge is completely off-the-grid and water is sourced from uncontaminated underground springs.
🏨 Accommodation:
Kaoko Bush Lodge offers a comfortable variety of rooms and outdoor options designed for both leisure travellers and self-drive explorers.
🌿 Bungalows & Chalets
- Private twin/double chalets
- Family units that sleep 3–4 guests
- En-suite bathrooms
- Fresh bedding, towels & amenities
- Warm, home-style interior decor
- Some units include air-cooling, patios & bush views
⛺ Campsites & Caravan Stands
- Spacious, shaded camping areas
- Ideal for 4×4 travellers & overlanders
- Clean ablution facilities
- Fireplaces & braai areas
- Perfect for self-catering guests
Estimated total capacity: ±25–30 guests (chalets + camps)
🍽️ Facilities & Services:
- 🟦 Swimming Pool: Relaxing rock-surrounded outdoor pool
- 🍴 Restaurant & Bar: Breakfast, lunch & dinner served daily
- 🅿️ Secure Parking: Free onsite parking
- 🌐 Wi-Fi: Available in public areas / selected rooms
- 👨👩👧 Family-Friendly: Family rooms, open areas & safe environment
- ♿ Accessibility: Some areas have wheelchair-friendly access
- 🔥 Braai Facilities: Available to campers
- 🌌 Stargazing: Clear night skies perfect for photography
🌍 Activities & Experiences:
The lodge is ideally positioned for adventure, culture and nature exploration.
- 🦓 Self-drive route to Etosha National Park (western gate)
- 🏜️ Explore Damaraland & Kaokoland landscapes
- 👣 Guided / self-guided walks
- 🌌 Incredible night sky viewing
- 🐦 Birdwatching & nature photography
- 🏞️ Visit to local Himba communities
- 🔥 Rock engravings in the region
💬 Guest Highlights:
Guests often remark on:
- ⭐ Clean, comfortable chalets
- 🍳 Delicious breakfast & meals
- 🤝 Friendly, attentive staff
- 🧘 Quiet, peaceful bush atmosphere
- 🚗 Ideal stopover location for long routes
🚗 Travel & Access Tips:
- Lodge is easily accessible on the main Kamanjab road
- Suitable for self-drive visitors and overlanders
- Book ahead in peak season (May–October)
- Great for groups, families, couples and road-trip travellers
Day excursions from the lodge:
Being situated close to town, makes Kaoko Bush Lodge an ideal starting point for discovering all that Kamanjab has to offer visitors. Our friendly staff can help you plan an itinerary to these popular excursions below.
- Omusauna Traditional Himba Village
- Western side Etosha (Galton Gate entrance)
- Rock Engravings at Peet Alberts Koppie (San Art)
- Otjitongwe Cheetah Farm
Tuskers Bar & Restaurant:
Our Fully licensed Restaurant is open daily, serving breakfast and a 3 course set menu for dinner.
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