Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge
District Road D1268
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Why people book this hotel
“Food is very good and the staff friendly”
“The position, the atmosphere, the staff, the private drive, the food”
“Quiet, in the bush”
“Quiet camp, friendly staff, stripey the zebra & other wildlife”
“We stayed two nights and had a full day for bushman walk in the morning and safa…”
“Beautiful location and surroundings”
“Wonderful place, comfortable and clean cottages in the middle of nature, very ni…”
“Our room was clean and very comfortable”
“Dinner under the stars, breakfast on the terrace with nice views”
“The breakfast was great and the evening meal was superb - the staff really went…”
“At lunch, relax by the pool, walks in the area, observe the animals that come to…”
“The pool area is great to relax around”
Overview
Featuring a terrace overlooking the swimming pool, Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge is located 30 km from Hoachanas. The lodge has a restaurant, bar and offers scenic views of the Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve. With thatched roofs and rustic décor, these rooms come fitted with a patio offering garden views, and the private bathrooms have a bath or shower. At Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge guests can experience unique dining experiences, from a dune dinner under the stars, to a romantic candle-lit. Guests can relax and enjoy a dip in the swimming pool, or explore the reserve and venture on a 4x4 vehicle game drive. Other activities include quad biking and bush walks.
Traveller reviews
Pieter
couple
March 24, 2026
“Quiet, relaxing”
It is far from everything. Quiet, in the bush. Food is very good and the staff friendly. There are many bird species and plenty of animals.
Federico
extended_group
August 28, 2025
All great! The position, the atmosphere, the staff, the private drive, the food! All was perfect and beyond our expectations!
Alison
couple
March 19, 2025
“Had a wonderful few days here”
Quiet camp, friendly staff, stripey the zebra & other wildlife
Lex
couple
February 22, 2025
“Top notch Lodge 👌”
After 1.5 weeks of sleeping in our Roof Top tent in Mabuasehube and Kgalagadi and driving 300 km on the way to North West Namibia, our stop over at the Camel Thorn Lodge was a godsend. What a warm welcome by the team, great room (little cottage) and above all a super dinner (by far the best so far during our trip in Africa). Reward yourself and book this Lodge, top notch place to stay.
Peter
couple
January 22, 2025
“Great stay in a game park !”
Really in wilderness , lots of animals around. Lovely staff and the food was excellent . Very good game drive too !
Daniela
couple
January 19, 2025
Wonderful place, comfortable and clean cottages in the middle of nature, very nice dining place and delicious food, friendly staff. We stayed two nights and had a full day for bushman walk in the morning and safari in the evening, both not to be missed. At lunch, relax by the pool, walks in the area, observe the animals that come to the place with food from the immediate vicinity. It was perfect at the beginning of the vacation, after a long flight. A 4*4 car is advisable for the 7 beautiful kilometers inside the reservation.
Eline
couple
August 25, 2024
“The most perfect place”
Seth, Sebastian, everybody was so so kind. And i slept amazing too, quite important. Not only the good bed, the hot shower but even more so the surroundings and oryx and other animals made it unforgettable. We even saw zebras on the way to the lodge and gnoes on the way out. Highly recommend for starting or ending your roadtrip through Namibia
Marianne
extended_group
May 19, 2024
“Very nice lodge which we can recommend.”
Absolutly everything was great. Beautiful location and surroundings.
Danilo
couple
May 16, 2024
“Kalahari suoerstar”
Game drive professional
Anthony
couple
May 16, 2024
“Excellent lodge in the desert with great staff and the dinner and breakfast meals were excellent and varied.”
Great location, great food included
lieven
couple
May 10, 2024
Evening game drive with Bertus, super sundowner with bubbles!
Sigita
couple
May 4, 2024
“Pleasant stay and good memories”
100% worth a visit. Comfortable houses with all the amenities. Beautiful park area (private and guarded). Dinner under the stars, breakfast on the terrace with nice views. The food was tasty and made with love. I really recommend the game drive. We saw rhinos, giraffes, ostriches, springboks, oryx, antelopes, squirrels. Our guide Bertus was joyful and professional. Amazing sundowner in Kalahari desert. Small groups (6-8 people). Very calm and quiet place for sleeping. The sky at night was full of stars. It took my breath away :) Would come back anytime again.
marcello
couple
April 25, 2024
Everything
Janja
couple
April 14, 2024
“Fantastic stay!”
Fantastic place, great game drive and excellent service.
Imsa
couple
April 7, 2024
“Authentic stay”
Location is great. Staff very friendly and professional.
Patrick
couple
April 3, 2024
“Comfortable lodge with nice staff and good food in Kalahari”
This is a lovely lodge in a magical location. Make sure to do the sundowner drive to really experience the Kalahari
Karen
couple
February 1, 2024
“Great start of Namibian adventure holidays”
Nice location, observing the animals from the cabin was fun. The cabins are spacious and comfortable. You have a lot of privacy. The Game Drive with Bertus was a great experience! Highly recommended! Nice atmosphere with outdoor fire for dinner.
Surbhi
couple
January 16, 2024
“Fantastic location with superb staff”
We were met with a drink and hot towel after the long drive in - felt like royalty ! Our room was clean and very comfortable. It looked out across the Kalahari desert from where we spotted plenty of wildlife. The breakfast was great and the evening meal was superb - the staff really went out of their way to make the most delicious vegetarian dinner for us😊 The staff are super helpful and friendly. The pool area is great to relax around. Loved the complimentary Bushman’s walk in the morning- really interesting and would highly recommend. The sundowner tour in the evening was fab- we saw giraffes, oryx, rhinos, fox, vulture… and the drinks while watching the sunset was the icing on the cake. Bertus was a brilliant guide.
Ana Carolina
couple
January 5, 2024
“Unforgettable experience at Kalahari”
Amazing lodge located in a private game reserve. The chalets are very clean and comfortable and we saw a lot of Springboks right in front of our door. They have a lovely pool where you can relax, the food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The highlight for us was the sunset game drive in the Kalahari desert organized by the lodge. We saw a lot of animals, our guide explained us everything about Kalahari and at the end we watched the sunset from the dunes with some drinks and snacks. An amazing experience that we will remember for a long time! We are now at the end of our 2 weeks Namibia trip and it was one of our favorite destinations.
Ivan
couple
December 11, 2023
the lodge is beautifully situated in the Kalahari Desert Preferably accessible with a 4X4 breakfast and dinner are good but basic The morning walk with the San and guided by Bertus are an abosolute added value We also opted for a sundowner game drive with Bertus. If we only had to rate Bertus, we would without a doubt have scored a 10
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Air conditioning
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Services
Packed lunches
Standard Double Room
These spacious rooms are private and separate from each other. Every room is air-conditioned and has an en-suite bathroom. The rooms have an outside terrace with views of the Kalahari Desert.
Standard Twin Room
These spacious twin rooms are private and separate from each other. Every room is air-conditioned and has an en-suite bathroom. The rooms have an outside terrace with views of the Kalahari Desert.
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