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26 de octubre de 2021
I just experienced the magic of Ghaub Lodge. I sadly only spent one night there, but it was an experience I won’t forget. I was in Room 3 (rooms are basically identical though rooms on the ends have an extra window) and it was spacious with a double bed and day bed/seating area, desk, wardrobe all under very, very tall ceilings - nearly 2 storeys it seemed! I loved how it overlooked the expansive green lawn and pool with the Otavi mountains so close. Waking up to hearing all the wildlife all around was incredible. Perhaps my favorite was the afternoon rhino viewing activity led by Fran. We were whisked off on a safari jeep driving through the yellow grasses and dirt roads to find the rescued rhinos. Although rescued, these are still wild animals who weren’t hand-raised by humans and live freely with not even a chip tracker implanted into them. Ghaub is merely the custodian and provider of open land for these mighty creatures. We were able to walk a safe distance from them and see all 8 of the rhinos! Heartbreakingly, 3 rhinos were poached in early 2021 including a baby, so places like Ghaub are so important for wildlife conservation and being a guest here helps continue to protect the fragile population of rhinos. Dinner at the lodge was a hearty 3-course menu of salad, beef with various veggies, and a chocolate custard. We ate by a roaring fire in the cozy German-inspired dining area. I took advantage of the open land and lack of light pollution to do some star photography and it was the perfect setting. Special thank you to Fran for an unforgettable experience at such a special and unique location. This is the perfect place to spend your time after visiting Etosha and right before returning to Windhoek. You can also visit Hoba meteorite which is relatively close! Highly recommend staying at this beautiful lodge.
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