The Lodge

Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Number of Rooms: 11

All profits from this affordably priced luxury lodge go directly to support the conservation and community sustainability work of the N/a’an ku se Foundation. Offering unique and distinctive accommodations, Naankuse Lodge is crafted from ecologically sourced materials including solid logs and glass that complement its serene wilderness setting. Each of the six stucco and thatch chalets is a blend of rich ethnic tradition and contemporary luxury. Décor incorporates grass, wood, stones, mohair and extravagant linens and bedding to create an aesthetic retreat in harmony with nature as well a modern-chic sensibility. All rooms are lavishly appointed with large twin beds that can be joined to create a king, en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and a private veranda with views over the bushveld. The dining area, walled in glass, offers fantastic views and superb, creatively presented cuisine. The relaxed bar and swimming pool invite socializing. Five fully equipped luxury villas are also available for larger families or groups.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central swimming pool
• Wi-Fi
• Laundry (extra cost)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
• No hair dryer, telephone, or cellular coverage

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Wildlife & Activities

N/a’an ku se was established in 2006 to support the conservation of Namibia’s vulnerable wildlife and the lives of the local San Bushman people. Toward that end, the organization operates several projects, including a wildlife sanctuary on its 3200-hectare reserve that provides a safe haven for various orphaned and injured African animals. While the goal is always long-term rehabilitation whenever possible, the sanctuary provides a refuge for those animals that can no longer exist in the wild on their own. Sanctuary residents include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, caracal, baboon, bat-eared fox, duiker, steenbok and meerkat. Outside the sanctuary, the reserve supports an abundance of roaming wildlife including giraffe, zebra, kudu, hartebeest, springbok, eland, jackal, and wild cheetah and leopard. N/a’an ku se carnivore research program allows guests a chance to track big cats, feed carnivores in the sanctuary, watch cheetahs run, and walk with caracals on the veld. Guided bird watching and San Bushman star talks are also available.

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Climate

Conservation

Marlice van Vuuren, one of Namibia’s most well-known conservationists, and her husband Dr. Rudie van Vuuren, started N/a’an ku sê Foundation in 2006 with two aims—to protect and conserve Namibia’s wildlife and to improve the lives of the marginalized San Bushman community. The organization’s philosophy is "conservation through innovation" to create sustainable and long-term solutions that will preserve Namibia’s heritage in trust for future generations. All profits from the foundation’s ecotourism activities go directly to benefit its wildlife conservation work and projects in support of the San Bushman community, including childhood education and healthcare. The foundation’s Carnivore Conservation Research Program studies and protects threatened wild cheetahs, leopards and brown hyena. In addition to proceeds from the lodge and tourist activities, donations and volunteer work supplement the foundation’s work. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have chosen N/a’an ku se as a recipient of large charitable contributions in honor of their Namibian-born daughter, Shiloh.

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