Fiume Lodge Grootfontein Namibia

Fiume is owner managed and situated just 30 km north from the town of Grootfontein and 3 km from the B8, Fiume Lodge is an ideal stop over for travelers en-route to the north of Namibia, the Caprivi as well as Botswana and Victoria Falls. The Lodge’s ideal location also provides easy access to Bushman land, Khaudom National Park and Etosha National Park. The lodge is situated on a 1400 hectare private game farm with more that 10 different big game species and smaller mammal species.

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Accommodation at Fiume Lodge

Comfortable accommodation is offered in 6 stylish chalets, all equipped with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom, twin- beds, mosquito nets as well as built-in cupboards to lock valuables for peace of mind. Each chalet is built from stone and topped with thatch with interior designed with rose pine wood to create that cozy “warm” feeling people appreciate when travelling far from home.

Activities

GAME DRIVES
Morning or afternoon game drives are offered on the 1400 hectare private owned land. Game species on the lodge includes Eland, Oryx, Zebra, Kuku, Hartebeest, Impala, Springbok, Blesbok, Giraffe and Ostrich as well as many different bird and smaller mammal species including the Damara Dik Dik. Game drives are 1½ -2 hours in duration where we will explore the bush and it’s inhabitants.

BUSHMEN EXCURSIONS
With our own Bushman translator Jörn Gressmann (who speaks the language fluently) the lodge offers half and full day Bushmen activities into Bushmen land and offers a glimpse into the lives of these ancient civilization. Both half and full day tours includes both breakfast and lunch packs. Half day tours will head back to the lodge right after lunch and full day tours will arrive back at the lodge just before sunset. Clients can expect the most informal, liberating learning experience about these people, their history, lifestyle and culture. What to look forward to: Bush walk, village life, making of tools, jewellery and weapons. They will teach how to start a fire, how and what to use as medicines and the diffrent roles of men and women in the comunity.

"A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NAMIBIAN FARMER" EXCURSION
A half or full day including breakfast and lunch with the farmer and his wife. During breakfast the farmer will explain what duties are on the agenda for the day as well as a bit of history about the farm and the animals farmed with. From there guests will accompany the farmer observing and taking part in the duties assigned for that day. If clients decide on a half day activity they will leave after lunch and the full day clients will leave the farm just before sun set.