Teufelskrallen Lodge

The Teufelskrallen Lodge was the first stop on our trip. It is a reasonable distance from Windhoek Airport, can be reached via tarred roads and has six extravagant accommodations, so-called tented lodges. From the main house with the reception it is another 3 km along a sandy track to the actual lodges, but it is absolutely worth it. Near lodge #6 there is an artificial waterhole, where animals regularly come during the day. The terraces of lodges #5 and #6 are the ideal place to observe them.

Wundervolle Erfahrung! Es war wunderbar und einzigartig. Die Mitarbeiter sind unfassbar aufmerksam und freundlich, das Essen war toll! Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und man hatte einen wundervollen Ausblick! Ein einzigartiges Erlebnis!

Un lodge composé de six "tentes" adossées à la première dune du Kalahari. Les tentes sont très confortables et bien aménagées. L’originalité est qu’on accède aux toilettes par une passerelle extérieure. C’est sympa mais pas forcément très pratique… L’autre bémol est que les tentes sont à 3km de la réception et de la salle de restaurant. On doit prendre la voiture pour y accéder. Magnifique nuit étoilée. Personnel très sympathique.

If you stay in this lodge you will certainly remember it. The tents are built on stilts and located on the top of small dunes which gives you superb views on either side of your lodging. The “hotel” only have six tents so no over crowding! Some tents cater for 2 and are a bit smaller but have the advantage of having a terrace on either side (others seemed bigger and désigne to accommodate a small family). Out tents were very comfortable and had all the amenities needed for a one night stop. The shower and the toilet are located outside at the end of a “pontoon” so best to have a shower in the afternoon with daylight, the view from the Throne is impressive! There are only 2 minor things that some travellers might be aware of: it’s a bit of hike from the car to the lodge (up the dune) with the luggage can be tricky for some. The restaurant, pool and reception are located a short drive away from the tents and driving back in the dark might be an issue for some. Otherwise the restaurant offered nice menu and staff were friendly throughout.

La mattina ti alzi, scosti la tenda, e oltre la parete di vetro vedi diversi springboks che mangiano tranquillamente a pochi passi in mezzo alla savana. What else ? A detta del nostro tour operator è anche il lodge che organizza le gite migliori (o anche lunghe passeggiate, se c'è tempo) nel Kahalahari.

Perhaps a more correct rating would be 3 stars, but based on the very extraordinary kind service and warm welcome, we enjoyed the stay and would be happy to visit again. It´s inconvenient the lodge is approx. 3 km from the tents where you sleep during night and that the place is quite close to a not very nice / interesting town. Also, that guards are present in the camp at night (that they are needed). But additionally on the good side; very fast internet, nice dinner and nice pool area." Perfect stop close to main route to Windhoek