Erongo Mountain Lodge is located in a special wilderness area, encircled by the Erongo Mountains, where the desert, mountain, and bushveld ecosystems combine.

This morning we went on a 3 1/2 hr  hike that led us up into the rocky outcrops and over the granite whalebacks, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the lodge below. Our guide had grown up in the area, and was very interesting, with some fascinating stories to tell.

Then we had breakfast and relaxed for the rest of the day.

That afternoon we went on a nature drive in an open 4WD vehicle.

We made a stop to visit Paula’s Cave that was accessed up a relatively steep trail skirting along the rocky hillside, it features some interesting Bushman rock art depicting various animals and people that are estimated to be 2500 years old.

Following the visit to Paula’s Cave we drove to a lovely spot to have sundowners and were treated to a spectacular sunset with rainbows.