Kalahari Anib Lodge

Kalahari Anib Lodge provides a welcoming retreat on the eastern edge of the Kalahari, 30 kilometres northeast of Mariental. The lodge is accessible by sedan car and features fifty-one rooms and two cold water swimming pools. Guests can explore the Kalahari landscape through various activities, including guided and self-guided walks, nature drives, and a cultural Bushman Wisdom Experience. The lodge offers a restaurant and bar, a curio shop, and a playground. Wi-Fi is available, along with 24-hour security and secure parking. The property is accessible for persons with limited mobility. Check-in is from 14:00, with early check-in subject to availability, and check-out is by 10:00, with late check-out available upon request. Laundry service is provided.

Accommodation at Kalahari Anib Lodge includes rooms arranged around a shaded courtyard, overlooking the main swimming pool area. These rooms offer twin beds with en-suite bathroom facilities, including a shower. Other rooms provide an outlook onto the open Kalahari savannah, some with a view of a watering hole that is lit throughout the night. These rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, a safe, a veranda, mosquito nets, a tea/coffee station, and a hairdryer. Some room types feature two separate bedrooms. The lodge has a total of fifty-one meticulously designed rooms.

The lodge features a restaurant where guests can dine, particularly after the sun descends in the late afternoon. There is also a bar facility. Refreshments and light snacks are provided during the Morning/Afternoon Nature Drives and the Guided Dune Walk. The Bushman Wisdom Experience also includes refreshments and a light snack. A desert night walk after dinner does not include refreshments or snacks. The breakfast meal is available at the lodge.

Kalahari Anib Lodge is situated 30 kilometres northeast of Mariental, within the Hardap Region of Namibia. It is nestled on the eastern fringes of Namibia, amidst the red sands of the Kalahari, and is located within the private Gondwana Kalahari Park. The lodge is a designated stop for the Go2 Tourism Shuttle network, connecting it to major Namibian travel hubs such as Windhoek, Sesriem, and Canyon Roadhouse. This accessibility offers an alternative to self-driving. Desert-adapted wildlife can be spotted in the park, including gemsbok, springbok, common eland, wildebeest, and ostriches. Massive sociable weaver bird nests are also a feature of the landscape.

Kalahari Anib Lodge suits travellers seeking a unique escape into the Kalahari's ancient allure. It is suitable for those undertaking a self-drive safari, especially as a stopover for travellers driving between Windhoek, the southern region, and Sossusvlei. The lodge welcomes families; children up to 5 years old stay free of charge, and those between 6 and 13 years old are charged 50 per cent of the B&B rate. The availability of family rooms, a playground, and a dedicated Family Morning Nature Drive caters to guests with children. Those interested in nature and cultural experiences will appreciate activities like guided dune walks, nature drives, a desert night walk to spot nocturnal creatures, and the immersive Bushman Wisdom Experience. The lodge's accessibility for persons with limited mobility also makes it suitable for a wider range of guests.