As you embark on your journey to Ugab Terrace Lodge, you’ll be greeted by a sign that perfectly captures the spirit of your adventure: ‘Difficult roads often lead to beautiful places.’ The thrilling steepness, calls for a sturdy 4×4, adding an element of excitement to your voyage. But don’t worry if you’re uncertain about your off-roading skills—there’s a secure 2×4 parking area for buses and sedans.
Nestled within a dramatic landscape sculpted over millions of years by the relentless forces of wind and water, Ugab Terrace Lodge offers a breathtaking spectacle of nature’s artistry. Striking rock formations rise majestically from the earth, telling a story eons in the making. The open-plan thatched main area, perched gracefully on the edge of a terrace, welcomes you with a wraparound veranda that offers unparalleled views of the enchanting Vingerklip.
The lodge’s swimming pool is a marvel, seamlessly blending with the unique rock formations and following the natural flow of the granite outcrops.
Each of the 16 chalets at Ugab Terrace Lodge are of the same standard, with 8 chalets facing east, to welcome the morning sunrise, and the other 8 facing west, allowing guests to sit on their balcony and enjoy a private sundowner.
The chalets have been expertly designed to make the most of the stunning Damaraland scenery.
Each African-inspired chalet boasts 2 x 3/4 beds and additional camping cots can be added for children.
The lodge is 100% off the grid, and completely solar powered, however this does not mean that creature comforts have been neglected, and each chalet has fans, air conditioning and wi-fi.
BBQ (Braai) area with bin
Cold water available at each site
2-4 people per campsite
1 ablution block where each campsite has its own lockable and private wc and shower.
Hot water is supplied by gas geyser
All campers are allowed to use lodge facilities
No power at the campsites
Swimming Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Bar & Restaurant
Laundry Service
Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa)
Zip Line
100% Solar powered
Tea and Coffee station in the restaurant area
Not wheelchair friendly
Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi in the rooms
Gas geysers (external)
Smoke detectors in the rooms
Safe
BBQ (Braai) area with bin
Cold water available at each site
2-4 people per campsite
1 ablution block where each campsite has its own lockable and private wc and shower.
Hot water is supplied by gas geyser
All campers are allowed to use lodge facilities
No power at the campsites
Swimming Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Bar & Restaurant
Laundry Service
Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa)
Zip Line
100% Solar powered
Tea and Coffee station in the restaurant area
Not wheelchair friendly
Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi in the rooms
Gas geysers (external)
Smoke detectors in the rooms
Safe
Undoubtedly the signature activity at Ugab Terrace Lodge is the zip lining. Touted as the 15th longest zip line in the world, the lodge boasts 2 lines, the first is 880m and the 2nd line is 680m, with a total drop of about 50m. This is an early morning adrenaline rush over ancient landscapes.
Explore the mopane forests and rocky formations around the lodge, with different trails available for different ability levels, from novice to expert.
The entire Damaraland area is a haven for ancient Bushman paintings and rock engravings, and we can explore a number of locations where you will find ancient Bushman paintings.
Learn more about the local flora and their medicinal properties on our sundowner excursion, with an experienced lodge guide.
There are a number of near endemic bird species that call this region of Namibia home, including The Violet Wood-Hoopoe, Hartlaub’s Spurfowl, Ruppel’s Parrot, Monteiro Hornbill, Rockrunner and the White-tailed Shrike, to name a few.
After lights out, we might even switch off the pathway lights to allow for the best star gazing opportunities!
(approx. 410 kms) Follow the A1/B1 road via Okahandja to Otjiwarongo. From Otjiwarongo follow the C 38 towards Outjo. From Outjo take the C 39 in the direction of Khorixas. Approximately 80kms from Outjo turn off onto the
D 2743 and the lodge is 12kms down this track.
(approx. 200kms) Follow the C38 in a southerly direction, and just before the town of Outjo, take the C 39 turn off in the direction of Khorixas. Approximately 80kms from Outjo turn off onto the D 2743 and the lodge is 12kms down this track.
(approx. 360kms) Take the C 34 towards Henties Bay, and just after Henties turn off onto the C 35 and head past Uis and to the town of Khorixas. At Khorixas take the C 39 towards Outjo and follow this road for about 50kms. Turn right onto the D 2743 and the lodge is 12kms down this track.
(approx. 410 kms) Follow the A1/B1 road via Okahandja to Otjiwarongo. From Otjiwarongo follow the C 38 towards Outjo. From Outjo take the C 39 in the direction of Khorixas. Approximately 80kms from Outjo turn off onto the
D 2743 and the lodge is 12kms down this track.
(approx. 200kms) Follow the C38 in a southerly direction, and just before the town of Outjo, take the C 39 turn off in the direction of Khorixas. Approximately 80kms from Outjo turn off onto the D 2743 and the lodge is 12kms down this track.
(approx. 360kms) Take the C 34 towards Henties Bay, and just after Henties turn off onto the C 35 and head past Uis and to the town of Khorixas. At Khorixas take the C 39 towards Outjo and follow this road for about 50kms. Turn right onto the D 2743 and the lodge is 12kms down this track.
