Safari game drives
Our safari game drives take place on our 6200-hectare resort surrounding the lodge that is home to a variety of wildlife.
Make lasting memories
Game drives through our savannah bushlands that are home to a diverse variety of flora and fauna
Drive out into nature with a guide and experience close wildlife encounters on our 6200-hectare reserve surrounded by mountain ranges. Our savannah bushlands offer stunning landscapes with a diverse variety of fauna and flora that is waiting to be explored.
While it’s possible to book safari game drives at the reception upon check-in we encourage guests to send a booking request in advance to ensure that the activity booking is final. Please take note that we don’t offer any self drives on our property and all activities are conducted with open vehicles from the lodge in the company of a guide.
The different types of game viewing offered
Guests can choose from our range of game viewing activities at our lodge for exciting wildlife encounters. Please take note that the rates displayed are for 2024 and subject to change on an annual basis. Kindly get in touch with us for the latest activity rates..
Sunrise drive
Duration: 2 hours
Drive out into savannah-bushlands as the sun rises in the stunning morning light which is optimal for photography and videos.
N$450 per person
Game viewing
Duration: 2-5 hours
Observe wildlife from a hide where animals are more calm without the sound and sight of cars. Drinks and snacks are included.
N$250 per person
Sundowner drive
Duration: 2 hours+
Explore the landscapes and enjoy wildlife encounters. As the sun is setting behind the Uiseb mountains, drinks are served in the bush.
N$550 per person
Bush breakfast
Bush Breakfast is a combination of a 1.5 hour morning drive that is followed by a breakfast buffet in the middle of the bush providing a memorable nature experience.
The bush breakfast can also be arranged with other activities including horse riding or hiking whereby guests who are not riding horses can still participate in the experience.
N$1,050 per person
1.5h Sunrise drive
See wildlife
Arrive to a buffet
Breakfast in the bush
Activity schedule
Our activity schedule for safari game drives is different depending on season – approximate starting times are listed below however may vary slightly based on the exact time of sunset and sunrise during your stay:
Summer Time
01 September to 30 March
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Sunrise Drive (2h) 06:30 AM
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Bush Breakfast (4h) 06:30 AM
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Sunset Drive (2.5h) 05:00 PM
Winter Time
01 April to 30 August
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Sunrise Drive (2h) 07:00 AM
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Bush Breakfast (4h) 07:00 AM
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Sunset Drive (2.5h) 04:30 PM
Book a safari game drive
Complete the form below with your details to send a booking request for a safari drive at Gabus Safari Lodge
What to expect
Wildlife that you can see
Please note that in nature no sightings are guaranteed. Various factors including season, weather and time of the day may influence wildlife sightings. The chances to see certain animals may be different depending on the type of safari drive.
Angolan Giraffe
Warthog
Greater Kudu
Waterbuck
Ostrich
Hartman's Zebra
Black Wildebeest
Common Impala
Eland
Oryx
Red Hartebeest
Damara Dik-Dik
Jackal
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
FAQ's
Browse through frequently asked questions about our safari game drives
Our game drives take place on our 6200-hectare reserve around the lodge area. The area is approximately 10km long & 6km wide and is surrounded by multiple mountain ranges.
We recommend to take along sunglasses, a jacket, sunscreen and binoculars. It’s also advised to wear clothing with natural colours and refrain from wearing clothing with bright or flashy colours.
Our game drives are done in the early morning hours or during the late afternoon to avoid driving when it’s too hot. Rainy weather will cancel or postpone the safari drive. It’s also to be noted that after a rainy day there is often less wildlife sightings.
Predators including cheetah and leopard are a rare sighting and not guaranteed. Leopards especially are mostly active at night therefore leopard sightings are more rare during the day. No matter where you go in Namibia, coming across leopards and cheetahs in the wild is a rare and exclusive experience.
We have 2 open safari vehicles that are used for the drive. Depending on the number of bookings either a 9-seater or a 15-seater is used. Please note that the vehicles don’t have a roof for a real safari experience, so kindly bring along sunscreen and a hat.
Yes, it’s possible for children from 6 years to participate in the safari drives. Please note that it’s crucial that the children remain quiet and calm at all times to respect the privacy of other guests and avoid to scare wildlife. We reserve right of admission for children on the safari game drives.
Terms & Conditions
Activity details
1.1 Activity schedule times are approximate and will be confirmed to you at reception when you check-in.
1.2 Activity times are approximate, some activities may be slightly longer or shorter as displayed. No refunds or price changes may be claimed for activity times that are not exactly as stated.
1.3 Rainfall, cold weather, resource availability or other factors beyond our control may cancel or postpone activities. No claims can be made for postponed or cancelled activities.
1.4 There is no guarantee to see any animal at any given time. No claims can be made in regards to wildlife sightings or any other reason whatsoever.
Pricing & payments
2.1 Price changes are subject without notice: We reserve the right to change the prices of our activities at any given time without notice. Please confirm the rate of activities at the reception when you check-in to ensure that you don’t book activities calculated at old prices displayed on the website or elsewhere.
2.2 For pre-bookings an activity price will be communicated to you which will not be amended specifically to your activity reservation.
2.3 No prepayments are normally accepted for activities, all charges are added to your room bill and settled when you check out.
Availability of guides
3.1 Activities are done by different guides depending on the time schedule of our organization. We can’t guarantee on any given date that a certain guide will accompany you on any activity. If you have stayed with us before and have a certain preference for a guide you may feel free to advise us accordingly, at the same time we can’t guarantee that a certain guide will be available for the activity.
Activities are done at your own risk
4.1 All activities booked at Gabus Safari Lodge are done at your own risk. It’s part of your responsibility as a guest to familiarize yourself with any dangers or unforeseen circumstances that may arise during an activity.
4.2 Employees, management, owners, shareholders and other guests may not be held liable for any circumstances arising during activities.
4.3 No claims are to be made against employees, management, owners, shareholder or other guests for injuries, trauma, death or any reasons whatsoever.
Right of admission
5.1 We reserve right of admission for all of our activities for any given reason whatsoever.
5.2 We reserve the right of admission for children under 11 years for activities for any given reason.
