Lying just 30km southeast of Namibia’s capital of Windhoek, GocheGanas is a hilltop lodge that boasts uninterrupted views over a private reserve and offers an enchanting combination of nature, wildlife, and wellness experiences. Feel rejuvenated breathing in lungfuls of crisp morning air while traversing the wilderness on a guided game drive or learn about the indigenous flora and fauna on a guided walk before exploring Stone Age caves. A vast array of beauty treatments are offered at the lodge’s world-class spa, which is a ‘must-do’ during your stay.

The architecture and decor incorporate local art and crafts in a celebration of Namibia’s rich culture. You wake each morning in your secluded thatched chalet to uninterrupted views of the surrounding reserve. After a full English breakfast, rest in the communal area of the lodge with its contemporary African design while you decide how to spend your day in the magnificent Namibian wilderness. Take a stroll to one of the nearby waterholes to watch the animals coming down to drink. Before lunch – enjoyed in Hilltop Restaurant adorned with vibrant African art – you join up with a knowledgeable guide for a tour of the Stone Age caves. The stone tools and pottery shards discovered here are around 9,000 years old and it is believed that the natural springs near the lodge may have made this area a resting place for ancient nomads millennia ago.

En route back to the lodge you stop at a scenic spot for sundowner drinks and snacks as another perfect day draws to a dramatic close. Make sure you do not leave GocheGanas without indulging in a beauty treatment at the state-of-the-art Wellness Village. A multiple award-winning facility, there is an assortment of special packages and wellness treatments available which range from outdoor massages and hydrotherapy to detoxification and nutritional consultations.

Highlights

• Hilltop lodge overlooking private Namibian reserve
• Game drives, walking tours & yoga
• 2 restaurants with alfresco dining available
• A world-class spa offering a vast array of treatments
• Stone Age cave visits
• Outdoor showers & cave sauna

Activities

• BIKING
• GAME DRIVES
• GUIDED WALKS
• STAR GAZING

Rooms

Elegant Chalet

Elegant Suites feature a king-sized bed and are equipped with a private timber deck affording stunning wilderness views. The en suite bathroom has both a tub and shower, and some have outside showers for the complete wilderness experience.

The Crown Suite caters to four guests and consists of an elegantly appointed bedroom adjoined by a generous living and dining area with a sleeper couch. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a shower and tub under a skylight and there is an outdoor shower on the timber deck.

Facilities

GocheGanas comprises an open-air communal area with stone floors and comfortable places to sit covered by a high ceiling supported by wooden beams. Relax here between activities or simply admire the superb views over the captivating surroundings. The Wellness Village boasts state-of-the-art facilities, which include 11 treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool, a cave sauna, and a gym. There is also an outdoor swimming pool as well as yoga facilities and a juice bar.

Dining

The Hilltop Restaurant offers hearty Namibian-inspired cuisine as well as several health-conscious and vegetarian options. The Outdoor Restaurant is a boma-style arrangement where you enjoy your dinner comfortably seated around a roaring campfire beneath the star-studded African sky.