Frans Indongo Lodge sits on a private reserve close to northern Namibia's Waterberg mountain range. The lodge has impressive, humbling origins, that speak to southern Africa's complicated history. Dr. Frans Indongo, the lodge's owner (now one of Namibia's wealthiest businessman), was born to local farm workers during the apartheid era and grew up tending livestock. Fast-forward a few decades and he's the proud patron of this reserve that offers down-to-earth local hospitality, surprising game viewing (including sable antelope, black springbok, nyala, and black and white rhino) and convenient proximity to several significant wildlife conservation partnerships.
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Indongo has twelve rooms that fall into three different categories but all have a large double or twin beds, a desk and chair, a small fridge, television, tea and coffee facilities and air-conditioning. The two double rooms have an ensuite bathroom with just a shower. The eight stand-alone chalets are suitable for two people, each with an ensuite bathroom that has a shower and bathtub. The two family rooms have ensuite bathrooms, complete with shower and bath, as well as a lounge area with a sofa and chairs.
Indongo puts you within close proximity to important conservation organizations, including the Cheetah Conservation Fund and the Rare and Endangered Species Trust, which aims to protect the endangered Cape vulture. Yes please!
Take a day trip to the Waterbury Plateau Park to see its striking red-rock mesa mountains, overlooking the Kalahari Plains below.
To get the full picture of Namibia it's worth taking your time and exploring its lesser-known and under-rated regions. Indongo doesn't showcase the most iconic or impressive Namibian wildlife or landscapes but it is a piece of the diverse puzzle.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Frans Indongo Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Namibia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Namibia trips featuring Frans Indongo Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Namibia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Frans Indongo Lodge start from around $120, or US$120, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Visit fantastic cheetah conservation projects and discover the pretty terrain on foot or game drives.
