Ai-Aiba — The Rock Painting Lodge, Erongo Mountains

One of Namibia’s most distinctive lodges — set at the base of ancient Erongo granite boulders 49km from Omaruru. Ai-Aiba (Khoekhoegowab: ‘the one who walks ahead to show the way’) is home to over 200 recorded San/Bushman rock art sites, some up to 2,000 years old and in exceptional condition. 20 air-conditioned en-suite thatched rooms. Guided walks to the rock paintings are the centrepiece — guides are professionally trained in San art interpretation. The lodge forms part of the 200,000-hectare Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy (29 private farms). Mountain bike and e-bike options available.