Activities

Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding veld either on foot or from the comfort of an air-conditioned four-wheel-drive vehicle. Whilst hiking or enjoying a nature drive, one can see a variety of wild game including Kudu, Springbok, Gemsbok and Ostriches, as well as smaller species such as Rock Dassies and the elusive Steenbok. Bird watchers will love the bright colours of wild Lovebirds and may even catch a glimpse of a Kori Bustard or Black Eagle in full flight. When experiencing the splendour of the Namibian landscape, guests can also enjoy a picnic. We encourage avid stargazers to take full advantage of the clear night sky by requesting the use of one of our telescopes.

Nature Drives
Guests are able to enjoy early morning or evening nature drives in comfortable, air-conditioned 4Wheel Drive vehicles, which easily navigate the terrain.

Sunrise Nature Drive
Awaken at daybreak to witness a spectacular Namibian sunrise and experience Goibib Mountain Lodge coming to life for another special day. An experienced and knowledgeable driver will take guests on a 1-2 hour game-watching adventure. Thereafter guests may enjoy breakfast in the great outdoors.

Sun Downer Nature Drive
The sun downer nature drive begins late afternoon, after the heat of the day. This 1-2 hour game-watching excursion is guided by an experienced and informative driver and allows for unhurried observation of wildlife. The drive concludes with guests experiencing a magnificent Namibian sunset. As night falls and guests return to the lodge for dinner, one may catch a glimpse of the nocturnal wildlife inhabiting Goibib Mountain Lodge.

Picnics
As an alternative to guided nature drives, guests are able to order a delicious fresh picnic basket, containing all kinds of goodies, and self drive their vehicle into the veld to view wildlife for the day.

Self-guided Hikes
Guests are welcome to explore the surrounds at Goibib Mountain Lodge at their own leisurely pace, enjoying the sun, blue skies and fresh air.

Mountain Bike Excursions
At Goibib Mountain Lodge, guests are able to enjoy a mountain bike adventure at their own pace.

Bird Watching
Goibib Mountain Lodge is home to numerous species of birds. The largest being the Ostrich, the Kori Bustard being the heaviest flying bird and the most enchanting is the Rosy-faced Lovebirds. Another familiar resident that can be found sharing enormous nests crafted by the Weavers is the Pygmy Falcon. Bird books are available to assist guests in the identification of regional bird species’. Guests may bird-watch at their leisure.

Stargazing
Goibib Mountain Lodge is the perfect location for stargazing as the skies of Southern Namibia are unpolluted, clear and free of city lights. Telescopes are available for guests to use, on request.