Other game on GocheGanas include steenbok, duiker, klipspringer, red hartebeest, wildebeest (blue), eland, Burchell's zebra (Protected and conserved mammals in Namibia), springbok, oryx (gemsbok), kudu, giraffe, waterbuck, warthog, Hartmann's mountain zebra (Endemic, one of Namibia's conserved mammals), square-lipped (white) rhinoceros (Second largest land mammal), cheetah, leopard, caracal, striped polecat (Zorilla), and black wildebeest.

Amongst the small species you can spot small-spotted genet, honey badger, african wild cat, cape fox, bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, aardwolf, aardvark (antbear), pandolin (scaly anteater) (Protected), yellow mongoose, banded mongoose, suricate (meerkat), ground squirrel, scrub hare, springhare, rock dassie, porcupine, bushbaby (lesser night ape) and chacma baboon.

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Stone Age Caverns

During December 2002, the owners of GocheGanas Nature Reserve made an exciting discovery of ancient stone age caverns, located a few kilometres from the Lodge. Stone tools and a variety of pottery shards were found, and it has been confirmed that the pieces are between 2000 and 9000 years old. 

More and more caverns are constantly being discovered, and it would appear that the natural hot water spring on GocheGanas could have been the reason for stone age humans to settle down here. The possibility also exists that rock engravings or paintings may be found on GocheGanas. Due care is taken to not damage this sensitive area, and for this reason, guided visits to the Stone Age Caverns are offered by GocheGanas. 

A visit to the Stone Age Caverns lasts about 2 and a half hours, and includes a drive to the site, and thereafter a short walk to the Caverns. On the way back to the Lodge, we stop for sundowner drinks and snacks.

We also offer guided walks in the vicinity of the Lodge. Given the number of water holes around the Lodge, this remains a popular activity. Again, our guide will inform the guests about the interesting geology, fauna and flora of the area. Guests are also welcome to undertake unguided walks around the Lodge.

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