The beautiful and tranquil gardens of the Betesda Lodge provide an oasis of greenery in the surrounding desert landscape of the Namibrand area in southern Namibia.
With views over the farmland and vast vistas, combined with warm and friendly Namibian hospitality, this is the ideal base from which the spectacular attractions of the area can be explored.
The Betesda Lodge is located only 38 km from Sesriem, which is the gateway to the Sossusvlei area of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
It is is world-famous for the massive dunes and the white salt pans where the Tsauchab river disappears into the red desert sand.
Betesda Lodge Accommodation
A line of elegant rooms, built with locally sourced stone and thatched roofs, open out onto the beautiful desert views.
The twenty-seven air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms offer all the comforts and amenities you might need in a tranquil environment and green gardens.
Accommodation Options at Betesda Lodge
- Double or Twin Rooms
- Family Rooms
Double or Twin Rooms
The Double or Twin rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 persons per room on 2 single beds or a double bed.
The rooms are tastefully furnished and have a seating area and patio as well as air-conditioning. A private en-suite bathroom with a shower is in every unit.
Each room has a safe for your valuables and a bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities are available. Linen and towels are provided.
Double or Twin Room Facilities
- Double or twin beds
- Mosquito nets
- Air-conditioning
- En-suite bathrooms with shower only
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Desk
- Bathroom amenities
Family Rooms
Four of the rooms at the Betesda Lodge are furnished with 4 single beds, accommodating a family of 4 persons.
The rooms are air-conditioned and have a bathroom with a shower only. A seating area and veranda is available at each room.
Family Room Facilities
- 4 single beds
- Mosquito nets
- Air-conditioning
- En-suite bathrooms with shower only
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Desk
- Bathroom amenities
Betesda Lodge Amenities
A guest lounge, restaurant and bar in a homely farm style setting, is available at Betesda Lodge.
The buffet style meals reflect typically Namibian cuisine and can be enjoyed in the restaurant or in the outdoors dining area.
A swimming pool is available in the flourishing garden.
Facilities at Betesda Lodge
- Air-conditioned guest lounge and outdoor seating
- Restaurant with buffet style meals
- Bar and pool bar
- Swimming pool with sun loungers
- Fire Pit
- Wi-Fi in communal areas
- Library
- Tea/coffee available
- Front-desk safe
- Limited hour front desk
- Self-serve laundry services on request
- Landing strip with transfers to the lodge
What To Do at Betesda Lodge
With the Betesda Lodge being on a tranquil farm in the open plains of the Namibrand, the facilities offer peace, quiet and warm hospitality for a relaxing stay.
Many activities are offered on the premises, including scenic drives.
With Sesriem - the gateway to the world-renowned attractions at Sossusvlei - being less than 50 km from the lodge, this is the ideal base from which adventurous outings and exploration can be undertaken.
Activities
- List of Activities
- Scenic drive with sundowner drinks
- Quad bike scenic drive
- Quad bike scenic drive with breakfast
- Half-day Sossusvlei excursion
- Game viewing at waterhole at the lodge
- Walking trails - guided and unguided
- Relaxing in the tranquil, green gardens
- Hot air ballooning in the area
Things to See
- Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and Hidden Vlei
- Dune 45, Big Daddy Dune, Big Momma Dune, Elim Dune
- Sesriem Canyon
- Namib-Naukluft National Park
