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Gabus Game Ranch

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Free breakfast
Hiking
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, bed sheets
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | View from room
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Perched in the mountains, Gabus Game Ranch welcomes families with hearty free breakfasts to fuel exploration. Guests can ride horses on mountain trails, hike scenic paths, cool off in the outdoor pool, and enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. WiFi is available in common areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Farm Gabus, D3031, Otavi, 9000

What's nearby

  • Jubilate Church - 27 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Thonningii Wine Cellar - 36 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Mundulea Nature Reserve - 46 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Ombanje Game Farm - 57 min drive - 31.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Aldemir Ice Cream

About this property

Gabus Game Ranch

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of free breakfast, a poolside bar, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Gabus Game Ranch. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and horseback riding. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and concierge services
  • 1 meeting room and coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gabus Game Ranch Lodge Otavi
Gabus Game Ranch Lodge
Gabus Game Ranch Otavi
Gabus Game Ranch
Gabus Game Ranch Namibia/Kaoko Otavi
Gabus Game Ranch Lodge
Gabus Game Ranch Otavi
Gabus Game Ranch Lodge Otavi

Frequently asked questions

Does Gabus Game Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gabus Game Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gabus Game Ranch?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gabus Game Ranch?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gabus Game Ranch?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gabus Game Ranch provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Gabus Game Ranch located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly lodge is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Jubilate Church and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Thonningii Wine Cellar.

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Reviews

Gabus Game Ranch Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Een oase van rust en vriendelijkheid!!

Heerlijke farm met blije mensen. S Avond dineren bij de waterplaats is super romantisch. Het eten is voortreffelijk, applaus 👏 voor kokkie . Leuke wandeling door de bush waar de sabelantilopen zich in rust zich kunnen voortplanten. Eenmaal groot dan gaan ze buiten in de echte bush, mooi project!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
alles sehr gut! nichts Negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine tolle Lodge mit einem sehr freundlichen Team und einer herzlichen Eigentümerfamilie. Das Essen war hervorragend und mit sehr viel Liebe zur Qualität zubereitet. Die Zimmer mit einem direkten Blick aif das Wasserloch sind sauber und praktisch. Beim SunDowner GameDrive mit dem Besitzer sahen wir sogar einen Geparden. Somit alles bestens und wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all incredible, from front desk to dinner, all amazing. Loved this little retreat in the country, you can watch animals at the water hole from the private terrace off your room. Lovely pool area to relax in and they have a campfire in the evening with a view of the water hole. Breakfast was excellent, dinner was on the pricier side for a lodge at N$400 pp but the quality was outstanding so I was ok with it.

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La cantidad de animales que puedes ver y los detalles que tiene el alojamiento
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hele mooie lodge, ruime kamers met buiten zitje met uitzicht op drink poel voor dieren. Lekker eten
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne Lage außerhalb von Otavi. Wenn man Glück hat lassen sich Giraffen und Kudus am Wasserloch beobachten, von der Terrasse und von den Zimmern aus. Das Abendessen ist ein leckeres Buffet. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannes Günter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Sehr gutes Essen. Blick auf eine Wasserstelle sorgt für hervorragende Wildbeobachtung. Achtung, im Frühling und Sommer ist mit Moskitos zu rechnen auch im Zelt. Entsprechende Vorsorge ist zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avions une tente tres confortable avec salle d'eau. Le ranch est très bien situé. Petit déjeuner de rêve. Accueil parfait.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Babs, Freiburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustikale Ranch mit grossem Wasserloch.

Modern-afrikanische Zimmer mit Terrasse auf das Wasserloch. Das Innere der Ranch ist zünftig-rustikal. Schmackhaftes Essen. Etoscha-Besuch und Spaziergänge in die Umgebung möglich sowie Game drives. Ansonsten gut zum Erholen.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Spindler Family, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr gastfreundliche Lodge

Grosse Zimmer mit guter Ausstattung und Blick auf das beleuchtet Wasserloch. Familiäre Betreuung am Abend durch sehr freundliche Gastfamilie. Super leckers Abendessen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

silvano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice stay

lovely stay , sorry we stopped only one night the owners and wife were very delicious with us i highly recommend this hotel to traveller plenty of game drive to observe at the little pond

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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