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Surrounded by natural African gardens, this eco-friendly lodge offers bright rooms with a balcony overlooking the Gurib River bed. It has an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi access, and nature drives can be arranged. Rooms at Alte Kalkoefen come with a fan and floor-to-ceiling windows, with an extra outside shower. Each has a private bathroom with a free-standing tub. Light linens and wooden furniture are part of the décor. Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals are served daily. Packed lunches are available on request. The 24-hour staff at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge offers guided nature walks and hiking trails. Trips to the lime stone ovens can also be arranged.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
4 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Simplon
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See what guests loved the most:

  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved Alte Kalkoefen! The sleeping lodges were beautiful and overlooked the savannah with constant wildlife moving through. The food was also great, I would absolutely recommend signing up for dinner and breakfast while staying here, relaxing at...
  • Alexandra
    Canada Canada
    Really unique, interesting place to stay. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable.
  • Nataly
    United States of America United States of America
    Great lodge with friendly and helpful staff. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. The lithopes collection is fascinating. Would definitely recommend this lodge to friends going to Namibia.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Alte Kalkoefen Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Packed lunches
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Alte Kalkoefen Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Alte Kalkoefen Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is located 62 mi west from Keetmanshoop en-route the B4 main road to Luderitz. Turn left for 1.2 mi on the dirt road D462 where the lodge is located before the railway line on the left hand side

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

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

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

    FAQs about Alte Kalkoefen Lodge

    • Check-in at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Alte Kalkoefen Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Alte Kalkoefen Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Swimming pool

    • Yes, Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Alte Kalkoefen Lodge is 1.7 miles from the center of Simplon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Apartment
      • Family

    • The prices at Alte Kalkoefen Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.