Swakopmund is a beautiful town that was established in the early 1900s. Wedged in between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, the town still has very much of a German culture, which can be seen in the German colonial architecture of many of the buildings in the old town. The weather is mild throughout the year, making it the ideal holiday destination for locals and international travellers.
Situated in a quiet area only 15 km outside the bustling town, Gecko Ridge offers a variety of accommodation options in an oasis-like setting in the desert. Luxury and style in a peaceful and tranquil environment welcomes guests to this beautiful guesthouse.
Gecko Ridge Accommodation
Spacious and luxurious rooms as well as self-catering chalets are available at Gecko Ridge. Modern decor, en-suite bathrooms with baths and showers and a garden with barbeque facilities are offered. Air-conditioning is available in the rooms.
Campers can also set up camp at one of ten spacious campsites which are semi-enclosed for privacy. Two larger sites are also available for groups of friends or family travelling together.
Accommodation Options at Gecko Ridge
- Luxury Rooms
- Self-catering Chalets
- Camping
Luxury Rooms
Six luxurious and spacious rooms accommodating 2 persons each are part of the main villa at Gecko Ridge. High quality bedding is offered and breakfast is included in the rates for these rooms. The private bathroom has a bath and a shower. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided and there is a private balcony at each room.
Luxury Room Facilities
- Double bed
- En-suite bathroom
- Private balcony
- Desk
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Flat screen TV and Satellite service
- Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Breakfast included
- No pets allowed
Self-catering Chalets
The seven self-catering chalets at Gecko Ridge are neatly lined up with views over the moon landscape and can accommodate up to 4 persons in two bedrooms per chalet. Each bedroom is furnished with 2 single beds or a double bed or a sleeper couch. A fully equipped kitchen is available and each chalet has a private garden with barbeque facilities. Due to the availability of the gardens, the chalets are pet-friendly when arranged in advance.
Self-catering Chalet Facilities
- 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds or 1 double bed per room
- Private bathroom with bath and shower
- Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave, electric kettle, stovetop, and kitchenware
- Lounge with flat-screen TV and satellite service
- Dining area with table
- Patio
- Private garden with barbeque facilities
- Desk
- Seating area
- Pet friendly
- Open plan lounge
- Private shaded parking
- Flat screen TV with satellite service
- Wi-Fi
Campsites
The spacious campsites accommodates up to 6 persons in shaded, paved and partially enclosed spaces. Each site has a fireplace, electrical connection point and a light. Communal ablution facilities as well as a utility area for laundry and dishwashing is available.
Campsite Facilities
- Shaded and paved campsites
- Large barbeque area
- Electrical connection point
- Electric light
- Communal ablution facilities
- Utility area
Gecko Ridge Amenities
Enjoy sundowners on the beautiful decks overlooking the Namib Desert and moon landscape and spend time around the fire in the boma. Facilities are available to celebrate special events like a wedding or special birthday and the conference facilities can accommodate up to 150 persons.
Facilities at Gecko Ridge
- Bar
- Namib Desert Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Wooden decks for sundowners
- Outdoor lapa
- Fitness room
- Events venue
- Conference facilities for up to 150 persons
- Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi and internet access
- Mobile connectivity
- Secure parking
- Safety deposit box available
- Malaria free
- Barbeque facilities
- Laundry service available
- Chauffeur service available
- Airport shuttle available
- Tour and sightseeing facilities
What To Do at Gecko Ridge
Swakopmund is Namibia's playground and is known as the Adventure Capital of the country. A wide variety of attractions and activities are available to holiday makers. For those with extra energy, the fitness room has some weight lifting and fitness equipment available and the refreshing swimming pool provides ample opportunity for cooling off and relaxing.
Activities
- Beach
- Boat Cruises
- Camel Rides
- Casino
- Conferences
- Day Tours
- Dune Boarding
- Events Venue
- Fat Bike Tours
- Fishing
- Game Fishing
- Go-Kart Racing
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Hot-air Balloon Safaris
- Kayaking
- Kite-surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Museums
- Paragliding
- Putt-putt
- Quad Biking tours in the dunes
- Restaurants
- Scenic Drives
- Scenic Flights
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Skydiving
- Special events
- Sundowners on the dunes
- Wining and Dining
- Ziplining
Things to See
- Adventure Sports
- Antiques
- Aquarium
- Birdwatching
- Breathtaking Namib Desert Scenery
- Cape Cross Seal Colony
- Craft Market
- Crystal Gallery
- Curio Shops
- Dolphin Cruise
- Dune 7 - one of the highest dunes in the world
- Galleries
- Jewellers
- Little Five Tour
- Living Desert Tours
- Marine Cruise in Walvis Bay
- Messum Crater
- Moon Landscape Scenic Route
- Museums
- Namib Desert Night Walks
- Namib Desert Tours
- Restaurants
- Sandwich Harbour Excursion
- Scenic Flights and Hot-Air Ballooning
- Skeleton Coast
- Snake Park
- Spitzkoppe
- Souvenirs
- Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean
- Swakopmund Sightseeing and City Tour
