Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is located in the Purros Conservancy, 55km from the skeleton coast and around 200km south of the Kunene River in the north of Namibia. Often described as one of the last true wilderness areas, the Kaokoveld is home to the nomadic Himba tribe as well as uniquely desert adapted Elephant, lion, black rhino and giraffe.

The lodge, in the Purros Conservancy area, is a malaria free destination and can be reached by 4×4 vehicles or a 2 ½ hour flight from Windhoek in a small aircraft that sets down approximately 5 minutes from Okahirongo Elephant Lodge.

Okahirongo offers complete relaxation. Laze by the turquoise infinity pool, read in the cool comfort of the library or merely relax and savor the African chic in one of the open air lounges – all you could ask for in this spectacular setting.

At some point in the evening lit candles will lure you to the elegant dining table in one of the two airy dining rooms or the traditional ‘boma’ (African meeting place), where you will indulge in sumptuous Italian-Namibian fusion food.

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge boasts seven luxury terracotta double chalet and one presidential suite Okahirongo Elephant Lodge can offer a highly sophisticated desert experience for up to 18 guests.

The Terracotta luxury chalet is a 70 square meters cottage with en-suite large bathroom featuring bathtub overlooking the magnificent surroundings, two basins, a choice of indoor and open air shower and a spacious private gazebo with a sun bed. King-size bed and decorations in a rich and sensuous fusion of ochre, honey and sand colors complete a unique atmosphere that will let immerse yourself in absolute silence and complete privacy.

The Presidential Suite is luxury at it’s best with a private villa featuring 2 luxury bedrooms, each one with its own vast bathroom, bathtubs and both internal and open air shower, for those who like absolute privacy. An extended lounge area with external veranda and two gazebos, day beds and cushions for daydreaming or star watching. The décor is a rich combination of earthy tones, dark African wood and unrefined natural surfaces – textures reminiscent of the ragged edges found in the landscape. Ethnic and local sculptured furnishing bring the excitement and romance of Africa to life.

Explore the true untouched wilderness area of the Purros Valley in an open safari vehicle and discover the area’s bountiful surprises in terms of wildlife. Game drives take you through lushly vegetated riverbeds and scraggy mountains, home to a versatile and adapted flora and fauna. You might catch sight of the rare desert adapted Elephants and lions as well as various antelopes, giraffes and even black rhino. Activities include nature drives in the mornings and afternoons, night drives, morning walks and visits to the local Himba village.

Sundown cocktails and special breakfasts in the most spectacular settings can also be organized.