The Establishment
Auob Country Lodge
Gochas2 hours from Mariental
Welcome to the magnificent and unspoiled Kalahari. Off the beaten track and away from crowded masses you will find the Kalahari being one of Namibia’s undiscovered jewels. An area so unique and diverse that words cannot describe it, only your own experience will let you grasp something of unique value-a memory, a story, a real treasure-its true value only known to you,… an indescribable moment in time you will cherish for life and will let you return for more.
Amid the iconic red sand dunes and dry river bed, Auob Country Lodge rewards your journey with a warm welcome and homely atmosphere. Relax the way you want, walk the dunes, watch the stars, breath the air, sing with the birds, feel the wind, dance in the rain and watch the sunset. You’ll arrive as guest and leave as family. Be prepared, a new chapter in life has just begun.
Did You Know?
Starting out as a commercial sheep farm in the old days, Auob Country Lodge today is part of an 8,000ha reserve that is home to various indigenous and exotic wildlife species. Over the years, old sheep farming fence structures had been removed to allow game roam freely on the reserve.
Without losing its original character and charm, the old farmhouse has been converted to accommodate our traditional kitchen, lounge area, bar, restaurant and reception. 25 additional rooms have been built around the old farmhouse and central pool, offering easy access to all lodge amenities. Although the rooms are fitted with mosquito nets, the Kalahari is malaria free.
Complementing the lodge facilities, Auob Country Lodge also offers spacious tree-covered camp sites on the banks of the Auob River within walking distance from the main building. Each campsite has its own fire place and electricity point and shares communal ablution facilities. Special arrangements have been made to introduce Springbok, Lechwe and Nyala antelope in a small breeding camp next to campsite and are open to viewing for both campers and lodging guests.
Water is obtained via boreholes from a sub-artesian aquifer and is clean and safe to drink.
The lodge can be reached by car (including sedan vehicles) and is roughly 4.5 hour’s drive from Windhoek.
Continue your Southern Namibia Expedition towards the Kgalagadi Transfortier Park (180km) or Quiver Tree Forest and Giant’s Playground near Keetmanshoop, or even the Fish River Canyon.
What To Do?
- Game Drive ( 2 hrs)
- Bird watching
- Guided & unguided Walking Trails (1 - 4hrs)
- Wine and Dine
- Dinner on the Dunes (min 15 pax)
- Stargazing
All activities need to be pre-booked