Gmundner Lodge

This is a story of love at first sight. That of Markus Friesacher for Namibia- its deserts- its inhabitants- flora and fauna. The owner of the Austrian company Gmundner Keramik- the oldest European ceramics company- opened this lodge in 2022 as an autonomous and sustainable local project. Less than an hour from the capital- Windhoek- Gmundner Lodge combines exquisite refinement with unforgettable immersions in wild- unspoiled nature. With a nod to the luxurious safari camps of adventurers from another era- its suites are housed within large tents. Inside- expect teak flooring- Persian rugs- Chesterfield armchairs- four-poster beds wrapped in mosquito nets- and chests of drawers that resemble travel trunks... Bathtubs are found outside- on the terrace- promising sublime relaxation under the gaze of the animals that pass through these 14-800-acres of Kalahari savannah. The lodge- which has a large swimming pool and spa- runs on solar energy and its farm produces vegetables and fruits se