A Surrealist "Moroccan fort" in the middle of Namibia
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| Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
When we arrive at the Moroccan fort, the servants are ready with heated white cotton cloths so we can wipe the dust off our faces and hands. As we enter through the gate, our arrival is announced on a large gong gong with two strokes (!)
Everything is tastefully decorated with several water elements and walkways passing water. Everywhere delicious materials are used and everything is tastefully decorated.
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| Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
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| Breakfast, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
We are welcomed with ice tea in the restaurant. From here there is a direct view of the pool. And to the watering hole where animals come and go.
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| View to waterhole, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
We are informed when the dinner will be served, after which we will be driven to our room. It is an unfenced lodge, ie. all animals have free access to the area. It is therefore too dangerous to travel outside alone, especially at night.
As we arrive at our room it turns out to be a small mini fort! Impressive Moroccan wooden doors with beautiful carvings everywhere and very high ceilings!
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| Room 6, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
The bathroom is almost a tower room. Outside our own large secluded wooden terrace with lovely sun loungers. We have free views of the bush (room 6). To the right we can see the water hole. Everything is completely secluded including an extra outdoor shower.
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| Private terrace, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
Our waiter points out that there is sherry ready on the glass carafe! In addition, there are other carafe and wines from all over the world. Everything is included in the price, which I dare not think about at all.
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| Sherry ready at arrival Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
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| If sherry is insufficient! Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
We enjoy the afternoon completely secluded on the terrace. In the evening, it's the 1001 night adventure on the fort. We sit at a beautifully decked table with a free view of the waterhole. We have our own personal servant all evening. There is "Rust en Vrede" (rest and peace) on the wine list. Our personal favorite from South Africa.
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| Our dinner table, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
We sleep like a rock all night after a day of wonderland. Here we would like to stay more than one night, but it probably requires an agreement with the bank ...
The Fort seems completely out of place but is through a wonderful Moroccan fort in the middle of Namibia's bush. We would love to visit this place again. Last time we stayed at Onguma Bush Lodge Campsite which was also lovely (but a campsite). Link to Danish post (link)
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| Room 6, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
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| Ropom 6, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
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| Room 6, Onguma the Fort, Namibia 2019 |
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