GocheGanas Private Wildlife Reserve

The first recorded reference to the farm "Gocheganas" was found in a 1903 lease between the Boer de Wet and Baster Jan van Wyk. Stroemer and Denk eventually purchased the farm for 210 000 Mark, with the stipulation that they were required to cultivate the land and refrain from reselling it without the "Kaiserliche Gouvernement's" consent. Since then, ownership has changed hands multiple times. The farmland was used mostly for cattle breeding, but it also produced top-notch horses. A police station and a Gouda cheese plant were built between 1914 and 1915. Gocheganas later developed into a prosperous dairy farm before being transformed into the magnificent Nature Reserve it is today.

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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.


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Rates

Duration:
Rate:
1 November 2024 - 31 March 2025
from R3,460 per person sharing
1 April 2025 - 31 May 2025
from R4,365 per person sharing
1 June 2025 - 30 June 2025
from R3,805 per person sharing
1 July 2025 - 31 October 2025
from R4,365 per person sharing
1 November 2025 - 31 March 2026
from R3,805 per person sharing

Includes:

Accommodation in luxurious lodges/chalets. - Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). - Guided game drives, bush walks, and birdwatching. - Access to the wellness center (some treatments may be included). - Conservation fees. - Transfers from Windhoek (for certain packages). - Use of lodge facilities (pool, lounge, etc.).

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GocheGanas Private Wildlife Reserve – Namibia Accommodation

"Place of Camel Thorns, abounding with Candle-Pod Acacias" is a descriptive Damara name. Situated on a hilltop with a breathtaking view of the surrounding area, about 29 kilometres southeast of Windhoek, we provide our services as an opulent lodge that offers a special fusion of wildlife, nature, and wellness experiences.
Every building at GocheGanas celebrates Namibian culture by incorporating local arts and crafts into its architecture and interior design. We provide 16 completely private chalets with thatched roofs and unobstructed, breathtaking views of the surrounding reserve. There are fifteen elegant chalets and a family chalet in our lodging.
Sightings of game species, predators, and a variety of birds make for an extremely delightful experience, even though the wildlife is not as plentiful as in other national parks. The reserve is renowned for its conservation initiatives, which include safeguarding threatened animals such as black rhinos.
GocheGanas Private Wildlife Reserve in Windhoek, Namibia has a child policy that allows children of all ages, but with some restrictions: Children under 12 are not permitted in the wellness center, which includes the indoor pool, gym, sauna, and treatment rooms. Children of all ages can participate in nature drive activities on the reserve. Up to two children under 12 can share a chalet with their parents. Children should be supervised at all times because the pool is unfenced.

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