Grootberg Lodge
Kamanjab
Safari/Game Lodge
(16
rooms)
(1 customer review)
Grootberg Lodge is a landmark in Namibia for the tourism industry as it is the first middle-market establishment in the country that is 100% owned by the conservancy. The European Union funded the project through the Ministry of Environment and Tourism's Development Programme with a donation of N$4.5 million to develop the 12-room Lodge.
At the same time, the private sector has been called in to supply the training and management skills until the community becomes self-sustainable. The purpose of the Grootberg Lodge is not only to offer a professional service, great surroundings, extremely good food, well-trained guides and exceptionally good local management but, at the same time, to benefit the local community thanks to the revenues generated by the Lodge. While sustainability of the Conservancy is a primary objective which the Lodge would contribute towards, there are additional benefits such as increasing direct job opportunities in a poorly developed area; supporting marginal people with projects such as building schools, clinics, creating a community kitchen for the elderly and vulnerable groups and award bursaries to promising pupils with the proceeds of the lodge. Another important aim of the Lodge is to reduce the animal/human conflict in this community so that the locals will be more tolerant of the lions, cheetahs and elephants and give them a value from a tourism perspective. The success of the lodge is critical to demonstrate the value of the land-use which the conservancy is promoting. The exclusive development area needs to show the value in setting aside "core" areas for tourism and biodiversity conservation. Management Grootberg Lodge is managed by Ecolodgistix, who specialises in management, marketing and training in the hospitality industry. Currently Ecolodgistix is managing four lodges: Desert Homestead and Horse Trails as well as Mountain Homestead near Sossusvlei. Fish River Lodge on the rim of the Fish River Canyon and are shareholders and manage River Crossing in Windhoek. More information can be found on their website.
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Grootberg Lodge
Kamanjab
Safari/Game Lodge
(16
rooms)
(1 customer review)
Grootberg Lodge is a landmark in Namibia for the tourism industry as it is the first middle-market establishment in the country that is 100% owned by the conservancy. The European Union funded the project through the Ministry of Environment and Tourism's Development Programme with a donation of N$4.5 million to develop the 12-room Lodge.
At the same time, the private sector has been called in to supply the training and management skills until the community becomes self-sustainable. The purpose of the Grootberg Lodge is not only to offer a professional service, great surroundings, extremely good food, well-trained guides and exceptionally good local management but, at the same time, to benefit the local community thanks to the revenues generated by the Lodge. While sustainability of the Conservancy is a primary objective which the Lodge would contribute towards, there are additional benefits such as increasing direct job opportunities in a poorly developed area; supporting marginal people with projects such as building schools, clinics, creating a community kitchen for the elderly and vulnerable groups and award bursaries to promising pupils with the proceeds of the lodge. Another important aim of the Lodge is to reduce the animal/human conflict in this community so that the locals will be more tolerant of the lions, cheetahs and elephants and give them a value from a tourism perspective. The success of the lodge is critical to demonstrate the value of the land-use which the conservancy is promoting. The exclusive development area needs to show the value in setting aside "core" areas for tourism and biodiversity conservation. Management Grootberg Lodge is managed by Ecolodgistix, who specialises in management, marketing and training in the hospitality industry. Currently Ecolodgistix is managing four lodges: Desert Homestead and Horse Trails as well as Mountain Homestead near Sossusvlei. Fish River Lodge on the rim of the Fish River Canyon and are shareholders and manage River Crossing in Windhoek. More information can be found on their website.
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Rooms and Rates
Double Room
(4
rooms)
from
1357.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Details
Facilities:
- No Smoking
- Bed Linen supplied
- Towels
Twin Room
(10
rooms)
from
1357.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Details
Facilities:
- No Smoking
- Bed Linen supplied
- Towels
Family Room
(2
rooms)
from
2040.0
p.p.s
p.p. sharing
Room information
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x 2
(main is Double)
Shared Bathroom
Details
Description: Family has two rooms, one double bed and two twin beds with a sharing bathroom.Two family units provide enough space for parents and two children to share comfortably. Standard amenities are provided in bathroom.
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Breakfast served
Dinner served
Game Viewing
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Walking / Hiking
4x4 Trails
No Pets allowed
Parking available
No smoking
Children age 12 and over are charged as adults.
x 1
(Double)
or 
Ensuite Bathroom (Bath or Shower)
Peter Whitehead
