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Remote Location, Tented Camp $$$$
Location
The lodge is situated on the northern periphery of the Spitzkoppe inselberg, between huge granite boulders, which were created more than 150 million years ago, with breath-taking views onto the Brandberg and Erongo Mountains.
- 15
- 1
- Yes (Outdoor)
- No
WHY WE LIKE THIS HOTEL
The 15 chalets and the public areas to be split in two to minimise visual impact and creating an easterly view (sunrise) for the Chalets and a westerly view (sunset) for the Dining area. This also prevents the western late afternoon sun from heating the Chalets taking into account that 90% of the time the ambient temperature is above 18°C. The elevated floor with open-jointed decking enables cool air from underneath to filter through the room and escape through the two-layered roof construction. Neither air conditioning nor heating is possible due to the limited power supply. The use of vast areas of solar panels as well as an overhead power supply line was unacceptable due to the negative visual impact. The 5,5km underground cable supply from the national grid is, however, the limiting factor again due to distance and feasibility.