Teufelskrallen Lodge

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.

Very clean, very friendly staff, great food. We enjoyed both the guided morning walk and the afternoon game drive with Martin, a friendly and competent guide that can explain you all ablit the animals and plants. The tents are located close to the top of a dune with a wide look over the Kalahari. Once or twice a couple of springboks passed by very close to the tent. You can also easily take a self-guided walk as there are no large predators.

Teufelskrallen Lodge is conveniently located close to the B1, the main route connecting Windhoek to the Southern part of Namibia, about three hours drive from Windhoek. The main facilities are just a short drive from the B1 while the six tent houses are about 3 km drive away on the lodge‘s huge premises. Our tent house was beautifully designed, perfectly clean, and very comfortable. The bathroom with shower, toilet, and wash basin can be reached by a short walkway. The view is amazing - we saw grazing impala antelopes just below our verandah, and weaver birds building a nest right at our tent were fun to watch, too. Sundowner drives of about 2.5 hours are offered as well as guided and non-guided walking tours. We saw various types of antelopes, giraffes, wildebeests, ostriches, and many different birds. Breakfast and dinner were included in our room rate and served in the main building, everything was freshly prepared. Lunch and drinks from the bar can be ordered a la carte. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay, the highlight being the amazing tent houses.

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

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.

Première étape après Windhoek. Le logement sur pilotis est en haut de la dune. Évidemment, il faut peiner pour monter les bagages mais une fois en haut, on domine la plaine à perte de vue ! Les springboks nous attendaient au pied des escaliers. La salle de bains est à l'extérieur mais elle est fonctionnelle. Il faut prendre la voiture pour aller diner dans le bâtiment principal mais c'est vite fait. Le repas est bon. C'était l'anniversaire de mon mari. On a eu une énorme surprise en fin de repas : un excellent gâteau au chocolat et tout le staff est venu chanté et dansé Happy Birthday ! Merveilleux souvenir. Merci à eux !