Located near Namibia’s Fish River Canyon and many other main attractions the country offers is the area known as Gondwana. Gondwana is the home of the Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, the Namib, Twyfelfontein and of course, Fish River Canyon. Each of these areas of the country offers guests a different look at Namibia as they all have their own unique characters that combine together to make this country what it is.
Determining what to see will depend on the individual as they explore this country. The central northern part of Namibia offers visitors the Etosha National Park. The park is filled with native animals such as elephant, rhino, zebra, giraffe, lion, leopard and antelope. It is the perfect place to enjoy a safari drive. The south of Namibia is where visitors can explore the many towering dunes of the desert or see the wild horses that roam the Namib. Fish River Canyon is a must for anyone that visits the country as is the Gondwana Four Desert Tour.
The Sperrgebiet Rand Park is considered a biologically valuable area. It is here that three different biomes come together over 510 square kilometers. Bordering the Nama Karoo and the Namib dunes, the area is peppered with granite mountains, dry riverbeds and plains. It is here that visitors to the area will see the Wild Horses of the Namib and enjoy the beauty of this part of Namibia.
The Eagle’s Nest Lodge is located in the Klein-Aus Vista Nature Reserve and it borders the Sperrgebiet. It is seven kilometers from its sister resort and reception area of the Desert Horse Inn. Guests will dine at the Desert Horse Inn as there is no restaurant at Eagle’s Nest. All of the accommodations are powered by solar power. This is a great place for families as the rooms are spaced out with plenty of room for children to run and play.
Eagle’s Nest offers guests their choice of nine rock chalets that are spread out on the hillside. Some of the chalets – such as the Desert Vista, the Rock and the Boulder – are built from granite boulders or as part of the naturally occurring rock walls. All of the chalets are equipped with stone floors, a fully equipped kitchenette, fireplace, private veranda, wooden furniture, en-suite bathroom with flush toilet, wash basin, shower, soap, towels, wardrobes, luggage racks, honesty bar and bedside table and light, and comfortable beds.
Guests dine at the Desert Horse Inn. All three meals are served in the restaurant. Breakfast is a traditional buffet although guests can order an ala carte meal from the kitchen. Lunch is light fare from the ala carte menu and includes sandwiches and salads. Dinner is a three course buffet that includes international and local cuisine.
Guests at the Eagle’s Nest can enjoy a wide variety of activities during their stay, including a relaxing day by the swimming pool at the Desert Horse Inn. The Namib Naukluft Park is close to the resort and guests can take an excursion to the park in order to see the Wild Horses of the Namib. There are also scenic drives available that allow guests to enjoy the nature and wildlife of the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park.
There are five hiking trails that start at the resort and offer hikes from two to five hours. There are also two separate hiking trails that start at Eagle’s Nest. Additionally, there is an information center in Aus that offers guests other activities, such as visiting the POW World War I camp.
