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Elegant Desert Lodge

Elegant Desert Lodge


24°37’10.0"S 15°59’28.3"E

Elegant Desert Lodge: gallery


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Elegant Desert Lodge: picture gallery


Betesda Lodge is about an hour's drive from Sesriem.
It has a large thatched entrance...
...which also doubles as the main area.
The lodge has 17 twin rooms...
...all painted in apricot...
...with stone floors to keep them cool.
The animal print bed linen adds a splash of colour...
...and the rooms also have plenty of space.
All the rooms are en suite...
..with a shower.
The main area is fairly extensive...
...with a huge dining area...
...with space for groups...
...and individuals...
and a wide range of food on offer.
There's also a bar in the dining room...
...which is where buffet meals are served.
In reception there is a small lounge area.
Outside is a turquoise pool...
...with a shady seating area...
...popular for escaping the midday heat...
There's also some well-tended gardens...
which can be viewed from the raised sundowner spot.
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Betesda Lodge is about an hour's drive from Sesriem.
Betesda Lodge is about an hour's drive from Sesriem.
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It has a large thatched entrance...
It has a large thatched entrance...
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...which also doubles as the main area.
...which also doubles as the main area.
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The lodge has 17 twin rooms...
The lodge has 17 twin rooms...
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...all painted in apricot...
...all painted in apricot...
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...with stone floors to keep them cool.
...with stone floors to keep them cool.
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The animal print bed linen adds a splash of colour...
The animal print bed linen adds a splash of colour...
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...and the rooms also have plenty of space.
...and the rooms also have plenty of space.
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All the rooms are en suite...
All the rooms are en suite...
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..with a shower.
..with a shower.
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The main area is fairly extensive...
The main area is fairly extensive...
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...with a huge dining area...
...with a huge dining area...
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...with space for groups...
...with space for groups...
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...and individuals...
...and individuals...
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and a wide range of food on offer.
and a wide range of food on offer.
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There's also a bar in the dining room...
There's also a bar in the dining room...
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...which is where buffet meals are served.
...which is where buffet meals are served.
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In reception there is a small lounge area.
In reception there is a small lounge area.
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Outside is a turquoise pool...
Outside is a turquoise pool...
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...with a shady seating area...
...with a shady seating area...
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...popular for escaping the midday heat...
...popular for escaping the midday heat...
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There's also some well-tended gardens...
There's also some well-tended gardens...
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which can be viewed from the raised sundowner spot.
which can be viewed from the raised sundowner spot.
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