A family owned lodge near Otavi
Gabus Safari Lodge is nestled between mountain ranges on 6200 hectares of Savannah bushlands that are home to a big variety of wildlife
Safari lodge in Namibia
We've been welcoming guests from all over the world since 1995
Gabus Safari Lodge is a family-owned establishment near Otavi that has been welcoming guests from all over the world since 1995. We are a medium-sized lodge with 15 rooms that offers a personal experience to our guests.
The central location of the lodge makes it a popular destination for tourists and locals traveling to the Etosha National Park, Caprivi or the northern part of Namibia. We are conveniently located between popular travel routes inlcuding Windhoek – Rundu, Windhoek – Oshakati, Swakopmund – Divundu, Etosha – Rundu.
Conservation
Preserving rare and endangered species
Our wildlife reserve is home to rare and endangered species including Black Wildebeest and Hartman’s Mountain Zebra.
The Black Wildebeest was driven to the brink of extinction in the 19th century, but thanks to dedicated conservation efforts the global population has recovered to over 20,000 animals.
Sustainability
Powered by the African sun
Our operations are powered by clean energy from the African sun with a fully off-grid solar installation with a minimal carbon footprint.
Namibia has more than 300 days of sunshine which we use to power everything from lights to hairdryers. Air conditioners use the power from the sun to beat its heat at the same time. Quite fascinating!
Experience
An authentic African experience
Our lodge is built around a waterhole offering a wildlife experience from the comfort of the lodge facilities.
Safari activities including nature drives, horse riding and guided hiking take you out into the bush for exciting wildlife encounters.
Your experience at Gabus
We want you to feel at home
Relaxing is the most important factor in your holidays. Leave the everyday stress behind you and feel right at home in our lodge area
Exciting wildlife encounters
A big variety of wildlife is home on our 6200 hectare resort that is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges.
We grow what we eat
We grow our own fruits & vegetables for meals and aim to be fully self-sustainable by 2029 with seasonal produce that is served to our guests
No fast food, real food!
Enjoy delicious meals at our restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our kitchen team has been personally trained to cook the ‘Gabus way’ with fresh produce and natural seasoning. Fast food is not on our menu - we place our focus on wholefoods.
We're centrally located
Gabus Safari Lodge near Otavi is conveniently located in the central northern part of Namibia which makes us a suitable stop over for multiple routes during your holidays in Namibia.
Lodge Management
Harald Kuehl
Born and raised in Namibia. The son of Heinz & Heidi Kuehl who started the Gabus Lodge in 1995, Harald has taken over the management of the lodge operations in 2025.
A true child of the bush who knows the area and wildlife like the back of his hand. Outside of the bush life he has interest in IT and Marketing and is responsible for our internet (that works most of the time)