Alte Kalkoefen Lodge

We wanted a place to spend the night on our way to Fish River Canyon, and this lodge exceeded all our expectations (and then some). Welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent pool. Delicious food and breakfast spread. Calming views with the occasional wildlife. Indoor AND outdoor showers in the lodge! The air conditioner struggled to cool down our room, but it was 41 degrees that day so everyone was struggling a bit :)

There is nothing here not to like. The owner is very helpful. The rooms are delightful. The food is incredible. The staff makes you smile. The greenhouse will thrill anyone into plants. The animal viewing is fantastic. This is a place that makes your heart sing. There are some issues for someone with mobility issues but the staff helped override the issues. Can't wait to go back. Wish we had stayed here and drove to Fish River Canyon for a day trip. The accommodations there were marginal.

The whole experience was wonderful. We arrived late and the owners were already waiting for us and had prepared a delicious and very, very complete dinner. Salad, main course with meat, side dishes and mini quiches (very good), and even dessert. The food was homemade and I felt at home.
The little house where we stayed was very charming, a mix of old and modern. The house was all painted white inside and had some very peculiar and unique details such as the sinks, the indoor shower. The beds were facing a window where there was an outdoor shower.
And the best thing is early in the morning with daylight entering the house to see the animals so close by walking.
I loved it and I recommend it!

This lodge really surprised me in a best way possible. I chose it just to break a long drive in to two days and this was practically the only option.
Honestly, from very first moment I arrived and was greeted by the owners, I felt very comfortable and enjoyed my stayed. Every little detail in the bungalow was taken care of just like in a hotel.
The setting is very picturesque, room has a view of the wast desert. The owner has her own nursery or lithops (plant I didn't know exists until this moment). There is also a dipping pool and a nice terrace for the sundowner.
Dinner was delicious. Variety of meats? vegetables and home made dessert. Service very friendly and treating everyone warmly as a family.
100% recommended if you need to stay in this area.

We chose Alte Kalkofen Lodge as a stopover for our trip back to Windhoek, coming from Luderitz. We arrived very early but were given access to the rooms without hesitation. This allowed us to do the 3 km hike in the vicinity of the lodge. The rooms are generous with a verandah with a view to a watering hole where springbok can relax. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The owners Frikkie and Hilde and staff were very kind and helpful. We can highly recommend this lodge as a stopover.

We had a magical stay here. The hosts are ever so friendly as is the staff. The food was finger licking good and exceded all our expectations. It really is a sanctuary of peace; gorgeous cabins with a stunning view. The sundowner is an experience you cannot miss! Would recommend this lodge to everybody!

We stayed five nights in one of the two SC Chalets and enjoyed every minute. The dinner was amazing, the room spacious and well equipped. The SC Chalet is a place, where you can stay even two weeks. Wifi is working well everywhere. Janko, the manager is very nice and Frikkie, the owner very friendly and helpful. There is really nothing to complain… you can see it in the comments! Hope to return and to stayeven longer.

Lithops, and railway history, lots to see at Alte Kalkofen. South central, ideally located to see Southern Namibia, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Aus, Bethanie & Helmering. Or gateway to Namib Desert. Ideal stopover from RSA. Excellent food, good wine selection. Attention to detail. The value of owner management is often missed.

What a gem in a beautiful setting. Lovely pool and area is stunning. We camped overnight but had a light meal in the evening which was totally delicious.
Would recommend staying here if passing through.

True Namibian farm style hospitality right in the desert. Beautiful setting with spectacular sunset. Friendly staff and delicious food! Frikkie, the owner was very frienfly and even served us on the evening. The nursery was amazing! We loved our stay!