With the sound of children’s laughter echoing across open spaces, or the warmth of the sun on your skin as you sink into a poolside chair. Do you remember the taste of a perfectly grilled meal shared under endless Namibian stars, the scent of wood smoke curling through evening air or the feeling of coming back to your rightful self?

At West Nest Lodge, 35 km before Gobabis and just over 2 hours from Windhoek, these are more than memories. They’re moments waiting to anchor you once again.

Locally owned and imagined with heart, this generational lodge welcomes families of all shapes and sizes. Choose from VIP chalets, wheelchair-accessible accommodation, comfortable self-catering units with built-in braais, relaxed thatched rooms, or camping and tented accommodation.

Whether it’s a dream wedding at the elegant Kalaharikraal banqueting hall and chapel (accommodating 120+ guests), an intimate family reunion at the open-air boma, or a milestone celebration overlooking the grasslands from the vantage lookout point, West Nest Lodge offers spaces that transform occasions into treasured memories. The Kalaharikraal comes fully equipped with kitchen, bar facilities, restrooms and ample space for dancing, while the beautiful chapel provides the perfect setting for your vows.

Between celebrations, take a seat in the tranquil main lodge, relax alongside the pool by the soothing waterfall, or splash in the indoor heated pool.

Tame kudus wander past while oryx nod gracefully and giraffes grace the bushveld.
Activities abound: golf driving range, putt-putt, hiking or peaceful walks to visit the parrots and doves in the aviary and Whispering Garden.

Become a member of the Friends of West Nest Lodge clan to save toward your next occasion or visit. Ready to put down roots? West Nest Leisure Properties offers 5-hectare plots for families thinking generations ahead.

West Nest Leisure Properties

Farm Klein Begin, 168 km east of Windhoek, 35 km west of Gobabis. Just 8 km from Trans Kalahari highway
info@westnestlodge.com | +264 62 570 343 | +264 81 124 5295