Tutwa Desert Lodge

Colonial lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Suite (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast included
Room service
All-inclusive
Pool
Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Tomorrow

Oct 6 - Oct 7

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Veranda Suites

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Blackout curtains

Premium bedding

Fan

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

376 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Upstairs)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Heating

Fan

Premium bedding

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

377 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located in Kai !Garib, Tutwa Desert Lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

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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 ecotours and hiking/biking. 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 a TV in reception
A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a gift shop

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. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Tutwa Restaurant

Things to do

Ecotours
Game drive
Game viewing
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Outdoor pool
Safari
TV in common areas

Conveniences

Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

Business centre

Outdoors

Firepit
Garden
In the mountains
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

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

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

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

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

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

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Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge Kai !Garib

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Tutwa Desert

Lodge Tutwa Desert Lodge

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Tutwa Desert Lodge Kai !Garib

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tutwa Desert Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tutwa Desert Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Tutwa Desert Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Tutwa Desert Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Tutwa Desert Lodge located?

This lodge is situated in the mountains.

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