Alte Kalkoefen Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Surrounded by natural African gardens, this eco-friendly lodge offers bright rooms with a terrace overlooking the Gurib River bed. It has an outdoor pool, limited Wi-Fi access , and nature drives can be arranged. Rooms at Alte Kalkoefen come with a with an air-con, with an extra outside shower. Light linens and wooden furniture are part of the décor. Freshly prepared, home cooked meals are served daily, must be prearranged. Packed lunches are available on request. Explore scenic walking and photography trails at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge, including self-guided visits to the limestone ovens and the Cole Lithoparium. Guided experiences are available for a Scenic Nature Drive and/or a Sunrise Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast info

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

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Retha
South Africa South Africa
“We enjoyed every moment. A friendly reception followed by a refreshing drink. The room was comfortable and the views awesome”
Molly
Australia Australia
“Beautiful lodges on an amazing property filled with history and a succulent garden. The food was amazing and locally farmed. The hosts were delightful!”
Alex
South Africa South Africa
“The owners are welcoming and the location is amazing, really out of the way, peaceful and quiet. Loved the remoteness. The home cooked meals and friendliness of the staff was superb. Really well trained staff. Lithop museum unexpected and beautiful”
Dr
South Africa South Africa
“Interesting setup and quite different from your conventional lodges; the owners are very involved in the daily activities and they are very friendly; almost impossible to not overeat.....”
Irene
Laos Laos
“Staff was very welcoming, friendly and professional, food was a delicious, room design is very creative, calming and rooms have a beautiful view; also booked a sundowner tour as an additional activity, beautiful view; the absolute highlight for me...”
Chrislene
South Africa South Africa
“Clean ,efficient and loaded with beauty and character!”
Irma
Australia Australia
“Beautiful setting, near Fish river Canyon. Well equipped little eccentric , comfortable bed, extensive Lithops plant collection. Well worth the visit. We BBQed Selfcateting but the food smells from the main building were mouthwatering”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic place to break our journey to Fish River Canyon. Fun, quirky, friendly and great accommodation . Lovely views over the desert. Frikkie and Hilde are excellent hosts. A real home from home.”
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...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is situated 100 km west from Keetmanshoop en-route the B4 main road to Luderitz. Turn left for 2 km on the dirt road D462 where the lodge is situated before the railway line on the left hand side

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.