Erongo Wilderness Lodge is part of the Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy in Damaraland, northern Namibia. This vast natural treasure is where the Namib Desert, mountain and bushveld eco-systems overlap to create an area of unparalleled biodiversity, and which is renowned as one of Namibia's birding hot spots.
Directions to Erongo Wilderness Lodge in Damaraland, Namibia:
Travelling from Windhoek
1. From Windhoek, take the B1 to Okahandja, which becomes the B2 as you head towards Swakopmund. Shortly before Karibib take the C33 towards Omaruru. Travel along this road for 63km, and just before the town of Omaruru, turn left onto the D2315. After 10km of gravel road enter the Conservancy entrance gate and 500m later turn left into Erongo Wilderness Lodge.
2. This route is approximately 40km shorter in total than the previous one, but involves an extra 70km of gravel road. About 65km after Okahandja immediately after the Wilhelmstal junction, take the turnoff C36 towards Omaruru on your right. Travel on this gravel road for about 67km until you reach a T-Junction with the Karibib – Omaruru tar road (C33). Turn right on this road towards Omaruru. About 3km along this road and about 3 km before reaching the town of Omaruru turn left onto the D2315. Travel along this road for 10 km, enter the Conservancy entrance gate and 500m later turn left into Erongo Wilderness Lodge in Damaraland, northern Namibia..
Travelling from the North
Travel through the town of Omaruru on the C33 towards Karibib. About 3km out of Omaruru, turn right onto the D2315. After 10 km of gravel road you will pass through the Conservancy entrance gate, and 500m later turn left into Erongo Wilderness Lodge.
After entering the lodge gate, travel a few hundred meters until you see a parking area and a sign indicating that the lodge is 800m up a steep hill. If you have a 4X4 you may continue up the road up to the lodge, otherwise you will be collected from the parking area.
The Omaruru airfield in situated 15min from the lodge for fly-in guests - transfers can be arranged. The co-ordinates for the airfield are:
S21°25” E15°56”