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Views to drive for

Ugab Terrace Lodge

A sign along the road warns us of the steep gradient we need to navigate before reaching the lodge. Do you know what they say about a steep drive to reach your destination? I don’t either, but it should go something like this: “The higher the lodge, the better the views!” And boy, does Ugab Terrace Lodge deliver. What better way to experience this region than by staying on one of the terraces themselves, and enjoying a 360-degree view of the valley formed over millions of years?

Certain lodges attempt to be overly luxurious with decor designed to keep you indoors. Not so at Ugab Terrace: This is where you go if you want to feel part of nature in simplicity and style. The lodge has unrivalled sunset views over the terraces. There are activities on offer, but with its high vantage point, it’s more of a place to relax with a book and get lost in the immense panorama whenever you look up.

The lodge has been managed by Meyer Wiese for the

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