Title: Tutwa Desert Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=11700000&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Tutwa Desert Lodge Mountain lodge retreat offers travelers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation with ecotours, wildlife viewing, and a cozy firepit for evening stargazing ## Photo gallery for Tutwa Desert Lodge ![Lobby sitting area - Tutwa Desert Lodge (Kai !Garib)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/419ade02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Tutwa Desert Lodge (Kai !Garib)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/f37824cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Buffet - Tutwa Desert Lodge (Kai !Garib)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/4fca9a0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Tutwa Desert Lodge (Kai !Garib)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/a3da351b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite (Upstairs) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk - Tutwa Desert Lodge (Kai !Garib)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/4b55b303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Tutwa Desert Lodge invites travelers to a serene mountain retreat with wildlife viewing from the scenic terrace. Enjoy local dishes at Tutwa Restaurant by the pool, gather around the firepit after sunset, or join ecotours and hiking trails showcasing the natural surroundings. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant ## Room options All rooms 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Veranda Suites ![Veranda Suites | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/c35eed6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Veranda Suites ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Heating Premium bedding Fan Blackout curtains Separate bath and shower Designer toiletries - 376 sq ft - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Upstairs) ![Suite (Upstairs) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11700000/11700000/11700000/4b55b303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Upstairs) ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Air conditioning Heating Premium bedding Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Fan Separate bath and shower - 377 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKai-Garib-Hotels-Tutwa-Desert-Lodge.h11700000.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKai-Garib-Hotels-Tutwa-Desert-Lodge.h11700000.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.55735%2C19.83861&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eWTo3RsmS8LdkX6HnlwTPPlEeZY=) 7 Kenhardt Rd, Schuitdrift, Kai !Garib, Northern Cape, 8874 ## About this property ### Tutwa Desert Lodge Upscale lodge in the mountains Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Tutwa Desert Lodge. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Tutwa Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and pool views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a garden. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and game drive on-site - Multilingual staff, a gift shop and concierge services Room features All guest rooms at Tutwa Desert Lodge feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Extra amenities include: - Heating and fans - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries - Furnished balconies or patios, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers ### All-inclusive details All-inclusive room rates at Tutwa Desert Lodge are available. 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Turndown service ### Business services - Business centre ### Outdoors - Firepit - Garden - In the mountains - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Built in 2014 - Colonial architecture - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas - Fireplace in lobby - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Deep soaking bathtub - Designer toiletries - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Room service - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Fan - Heating - Laptop workspace - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 10 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Tutwa Desert Lodge Augrabies Tutwa Desert Lodge Tutwa Desert Augrabies Tutwa Desert Lodge Kai !Garib Tutwa Desert Kai !Garib Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge Kai !Garib Kai !Garib Tutwa Desert Lodge Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge Kai !Garib Tutwa Desert Lodge Lodge Kai !Garib ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Tutwa Desert Lodge have a pool? ### Is Tutwa Desert Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tutwa Desert Lodge? ### What time is check-in at Tutwa Desert Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Tutwa Desert Lodge? ### Does Tutwa Desert Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Tutwa Desert Lodge? ### Where is Tutwa Desert Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Tutwa Desert Lodge Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Latisha 27 Aug 2018 #### Luxurious haven in the Green Kalahari Amazing stay in this semi-desert location! Hospitality was outstanding. We went on 2 breathtaking game drives (1 drive to see the orange river and Namibian mountain range and another sunset drive). The annex room was luxurious, very peaceful. Food was delicious although I would have preferred some karoo lamb for dinner given we were in the northern cape (personal preference. Whatever we did eat was nonetheless tasty). Thanks for an amazing, memorable stay!! ##### Latisha Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Remy 7 Jan 2021 Liked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Remy Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Villas Benalmádena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benalmadena-Villas.d500652-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in North Shore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Shore-Blackpool-Hotels.0-n6341892-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Scandinavia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Scandinavia-Hotels-Spa-Hotels.0-0-d6049472-tSpaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Sun City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Sun-City-Hotels.s50-0-d2609.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Novotel Deauville Plage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Deauville-Hotels-Novotel-Deauville-Plage.h36448955.Hotel-Information) > > [Yokohama Royal Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yokohama-Hotels-Yokohama-Royal-Park-Hotel.h15450.Hotel-Information) > > [Venus Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paphos-Hotels-Venus-Beach-Hotel.h1457659.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Le Morgane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chamonix-Mont-Blanc-Hotels-Hotel-Le-Morgane.h28307.Hotel-Information) > > [The Forum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Forum.h35181346.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge London Balham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Travelodge-London-Balham.h5156074.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Paris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Villas.d179898-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Winery Hotels in Franschhoek](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Franschhoek-Hotels-Winery-Hotels.0-0-d180546-tWineryHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [B&B Christmas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christmas-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d6154232-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Holiday Inn Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Leicester.h3799.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Port Grimaud](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Port-Grimaud-Grimaud-Hotels.s50-n10726-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Megeve (MVV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/mvv/london-to-megeve) > > [EL AL Israel Airlines Tel Aviv (TLV) to London (LHR) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/el-al-israel-airlines-from-ben-gurion-to-heathrow/ly/tlv/lhr) ### Activities > [Things to do in Benissa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Benissa.d6034687.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Savelletri](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Savelletri.d6023641.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Holiday Rentals ### General > [Visit Hook](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook.dx6052589) > > [Visit Western Switzerland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Western-Switzerland.dx6050224) > > [Visit San Teodoro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Teodoro.dx6047947) ---