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Africa Safari Lodge

Game lodge with 20 chalets west of Mariental on the C19 towards Sossusvlei, with a restaurant, game drives and walking trails among about 19 species including white rhino.

Africa Safari Lodge, hotel in Mariental
Photo: Africa Safari Lodge, used with permission

Africa Safari Lodge is a game farm west of Mariental, off the C19 that runs out towards Sesriem and Sossusvlei. It works well as the first night south of Windhoek if you want something with animals around it rather than a room in town, and it is set up for groups and functions as well as passing travellers.

What to expect

There are 20 chalets facing out over the plains, each with a glass sliding door to the view. Sixteen are standard rooms with two single beds and a shower, and four are family rooms with a queen bed, a sleeper couch and a bath as well. Rooms have air-conditioning, and there is a pool. Wi-Fi and satellite TV are in the lounge rather than the rooms. The restaurant serves a set menu, so call ahead if you have dietary needs. Evenings end round the fire at the boma.

The farm carries around 19 species, among them white rhino, giraffe, eland, sable, roan, gemsbok and both kinds of wildebeest. Game comes to graze in view of the chalets, and the lodge also offers bird watching, mountain biking and a spa.

Practical details

  • Mobile +264 81 142 5531, email bookings@africasafarilodge.com.na.
  • Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 10am.
  • Morning game drives leave between 7am and 8am, afternoon drives between 4pm and 5pm. Book in advance, there is a two-person minimum.
  • Walking trails range from easy to harder.

Good to know

The trails run through land with large game on it, and the lodge asks guests not to walk alone. The lodge is tied to Africa Game Bomas, which holds annual game auctions, so check the events calendar if you want a quiet stay. Sossusvlei is still about 265 km on from Mariental.

Last updated 7 October 2026. Sources: Africa Safari Lodge, Africa Safari Lodge, about, Africa Safari Lodge, accommodation and policies, Africa Safari Lodge, game drives, Africa Safari Lodge, tours and walking trails, Africa Safari Lodge, restaurant menu, Africa Safari Lodge, contact, LekkeSlaap, Africa Safari Lodge.

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