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THE GONDWANA COLLECTION      Desert Whisper                  AUS MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE                                  Geisterschlucht Cabin                                                           FISH RIVER CANYON EXPERIENCE                                                                                      Canyon Roadhouse Campsite




                                                                     Eagle’s Nest Chalets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Canyon Roadhouse
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Canyon Lodge












            Creatively constructed with sublime desert views, Desert Whisper   Eagle’s Nest Chalets are private, self-catering retreats, built into   This simple but exclusive cabin set in a secluded valley consists of   Nestled between granite boulders, Canyon Lodge looks out on   This out-of-the-ordinary lodge resembles a roadhouse of old. It is   Tucked behind Canyon Roadhouse, Canyon Roadhouse Campsite
            is a luxurious retreat for two. Inspired by nature, this private   rounded granite boulders with a granite-gneiss mountain as a   two family rooms sharing a bathroom, kitchen and lounge area.   the expanse of the Gondwana Canyon Park. Guests can take a   surrounded by rusty Chevys and Fords from a bygone era and the   offers shady camping on the bank of a dry riverbed, against a
            hideaway has an open-plan lounge and dining area with a   backdrop and expansive views.                           Two hiking trails run through the picturesque valley.                           guided drive to the canyon, follow a 4x4 route to view the plain’s   interior boasts a filling station as a bar and an assortment of   backdrop of rocky hills.
            well-stocked bar, fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom and a                                                                                                                                         animals, watch the sun rise among quiver trees, or enjoy the   classic cars and transport paraphernalia. Large rooms make the
            bathroom. Guests can soak up the scenery on the terrace or take                                                                                                                                   sunset either from the adjacent koppie or on a sunset drive. A   Roadhouse a comfortable and convenient base when visiting the
            a dip in their personal plunge pool. Their own personal reception,                                                                                                                                unique, once-in-a-life time experience is hiking through the   Fish River Canyon, just 14km away.
            dedicated host and scenic drive ensure exclusivity, and meals are                                                                                                                                 canyon trail, overnighting in specially chosen camps.
            prearranged to suit their dietary preferences.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
            The Desert Grace
                                                                     Desert Horse Inn                                         Klein-Aus Vista Campsite                                                        Canyon Village                                           Canyon Klipspringer Camps













            Situated in one of the oldest deserts in the world, this premium
            lodge has the elegance of yesteryear and a stylish interior. Guests   Attractive, airy rooms are built in the style of a late century   Resting in an amphitheatre of rock, the campsite is a hideaway   Stone and thatch chalets are positioned in a horseshoe design   These rustic self-catering camps are set in the northern reaches of
            enjoy the desert scenery from one of 24 bungalows, each with its   farmhouse. Guests can explore numerous mountain bike and   under giant camelthorn trees adorned with sociable weaver nests.    around a thatched central area with a restaurant, bar and lounge,   the Fish River Canyon. Each camp has cabins with communal
            own plunge pool.                                         walking trails skirting the rocky hills and discover World War One   Guests can use the facilities at the Desert Horse Inn.              and reception. A cart drawn by a team of mules conveys luggage   bathrooms, a central dining area and kitchen, and a fire pit.
                                                                     ramparts, like an old Hudson motorcar riddled with bullet holes,                                                                         to the chalets. Nama employees take pride in wearing their   The camps consist of the:
                                                                     and viewpoints with extraordinary vistas. They can visit the wild                                                                        traditional patchwork clothing and the history of southern     ○ Klipspringer Base Camp
                                                                     horses at the Garub waterhole, 20km to the west, and the old                                                                             Namibia is depicted in murals on the restaurant walls.
                                                                     diamond mining town of Kolmanskop 100km on.                                                                                                                                                          ○ Battlesnake Camp
            .                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ○ Koelkrans Camp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ○ Horseshoe Camp
                  
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             







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