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.
Located about 30 kilometers to the north-east of Mariental, the Kalahari Anib Lodge is actually situated in the Kalahari Desert. Surrounded by red dunes, green acacia and yellow grass, the area is the home to indigenous birds found only in this area. The word ‘Anib’ actually means ‘male bird’ in the native language. The resort’s main lodge includes a reception area with a small curios shop that offers visitors local crafts and jewelry among the standard toiletries. There are two swimming pools, a bar, veranda and both indoor and outdoor dining areas.
There are a total of 55 rooms at the Kalahari Anib Lodge. 36 of the rooms are designed for tour groups and more than one person. These are located around the larger swimming pool. The other 19 rooms are set apart for individual travelers. These have a separate swimming pool for guests to enjoy. All of the rooms are en-suite and are equipped with air conditioning, fans and mosquito netting.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the restaurant. Breakfast is a buffet with toast, cereal, preserves, fresh baked bread, fruit and fruit juices, tea and coffee. Lunch is a light fare of salad or sandwiches from the ala carte menu while dinner is typically a three course meal.
Visitors who stay at the Kalahari Anib Lodge can enjoy a wide variety of activities in the Kalahari Gondwana Park. They can enjoy a three hour guided morning drive or sundowner drives into the desert to enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the area. There are two to four hour hiking trails that visitors can enjoy and maps are available in the main lodge.
There are day trips to the village of Stampriet and Hardap Dam for guests who are looking for something other than the typical drives. Both are about 40 minutes from the resort. Guests who wish to remain at the lodge can enjoy the swimming pools.
