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The Elegant Guest House

Windhoek

Day 1: Windhoek

The Elegant Guest House Location Map

The capital of Namibia, Windhoek is set amongst green hills in the centre of the country. It is a relatively small city, and has a very relaxed feel to it, with little of the angst associated with the other major cities in Southern Africa.  It is also one of the cleanest cities in Southern Africa.

The city has a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and also in the widespread use of the German language.

Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.

Just outside of Windhoek (25 km away) you will find the Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, which is a pleasent place to spend a few hours if you want to get away from the city and into the bush. One of the great attractions here is that you can walk around the reserve, following the guided trails, as the reserve is only home to non-dangerous wildlife, including blue wildebeest, zebra, kudu, baboons, gemsbok, eland and springbok, plus over 200 species of birdlife.

The Elegant Guest House is located in a tranquil suburb close to restaurants and the city centre. The guest house consists of just 17 en-suite double rooms set against a backdrop of mature blue gum trees and a crystal clear pool. The rooms are light, stylish and imbued with contemporary, angular good looks.

Breakfast is a continental style buffet, served in the comfortable lounge and restaurant area.

During your time here, indulge in the contemporary flair and stylish surroundings, while the friendly staff will endeavor to make your stay as comfortable as possible and to provide you with personalised service. A fusion of Namibian chic with modern creature comforts has resulted in a truly unique Namibian guest house.

Example Details For The Elegant Guest House

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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The Elegant Guest House Location.

Address

The Elegant Guest House,56 Ziegler Street, Windhoek

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

Desert Homestead

Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert

Days 2 - 3: Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert

Desert Homestead Location Map

The Desert Homestead Lodge lies 30 km southeast of Sesriem, the entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park and home of the famous Sossusvlei sand dunes.

The wide grassy valley in which the lodge is situated is sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft Mountains with views reaching the distant dunes of the Namib Desert in the west.

Due to its location, the lodge is the perfect starting point for tours to the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei and the Sesriem Canyon.

In addition, it is also well known for its horse riding safaris through the desert, which are suitable for experienced riders as well as beginners. These guided rides are offered twice a day in the early morning and close to sunset.

In this exquisite location, the lodge offers simple but stylish accommodation in thatched chalets. The 20 thatched en-suite chalets are all luxuriously decorated in pale linens, each with their own verandah under a canopy with views extending to the Rotterkaum Mountains.

The Desert Homestead will ensure you an unrivalled respite from the desert extremes. Tranquil surroundings, alfresco dining, delectably fresh farm cuisine, refreshing dips in the pool, and stunning sunsets and sunrises are the basic pleasures at this lodge.

Example Details For Desert Homestead

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.
 
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Desert Homestead Location.

Directions

From Windhoek: Leave Windhoek along the B1 to Rehoboth. Shortly behind Rehoboth turn right onto the C24 and drive for about 174km, via the Remhoogte Pass (drive here VERY SLOWLY), to the T-Junction with the C14. Turn left onto the C14 and continue for 77 km until Büllsport. Turn right here onto the D854 and after 71 km you will reach the T-Junction with the C19. Here turn right and after about 3 km you will find the Desert Homestead on your left hand side.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome. On all the activities the participation of children is at the own responsibility of the parents/guardians.

The rooms have en-suite separate bathrooms, private shaded sun decks, air conditioning (solar powered so limited period of use) and mosquito nets.

The main area consists of the restaurant and bar, reception, curio shop, viewing deck, and 2 swimming pools with sun decks and shaded areas. There are shaded parking places as well.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant area. There is mobile/cell phone connectivity.

Activities that are available include trips to Sossusvlei, guided horse trail rides (early morning and sunset), hot air balloon rides and game drives (additional cost).

In addition, there are unguided hiking trails and a 10 km jogging track.

There is a safety deposit box at the reception.

A laundry service is available.

Credit cards are accepted (Visa and MasterCard).

Swakopmund Guest House

Swakopmund

Days 4 - 5: Swakopmund

Swakopmund Guest House Location Map

Surrounded on 3 sides by the Namib desert, and on the 4th by the Atlantic Ocean, Swakopmund is an interesting blend of African and German heritage, and one of the most friendly towns in Southern Africa. Many of the locals are of German descent, and together with its beautifully preserved German colonial architecture, the availability of German style beer, and the precise orderly manner which is evident everywhere, you would be forgiven for thinking you were in a small town in Germany, and not on the edge of the Namib Desert.

Probably the most popular single activity is quad-biking over the large red sand dunes that start from the edge of the town, or try sandboarding down the dunes as an alternative. The Cape Cross Seal Reserve is a 125 km drive north of Swakopmund, and home to breeding colonies of thousands of Cape fur seals. 

Several operators also offer scenic flights. The 2 most popular options are to take a flight north up the coastline, over the Skeleton Coast and back round, or to  fly across the desert to the Sossusvlei Dunes and back to Swakopmund along the coastline, taking-in a number of shipwrecks.

Situated in the town centre, a mere 5 minute walk from the beach and main shopping area, Swakopmund Guest House offers 8 standard rooms, 8 luxury rooms and one family suite for guests wanting to indulge in a comfortable stay close to the ocean. The luxury rooms are more spacious than the standard rooms, and most can be converted into family rooms sleeping 2 adults and 2 children under 12. The family suite has 2 bedrooms which share a bathroom and a living space and asmall kitchenette.

Wallpaper portraying a peaceful view of the ocean adds to the clean and neat atmosphere of the guest house. The en-suite bathrooms with soft cream walls are decorated with beach pebbles that give them a unique atmosphere.

The guest house is run with an eco-friendly approach, making use of solar power.

Example Details For Swakopmund Guest House

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Swakopmund Guest House Location.

Address

Swakopmund Guest House,Hendrik Witbooi 35, Swakopmund

Directions

From Walvis Bay: Coming into Swakopmund over the bridge, you will turn left into Rhode Allee (this is the first stop street). At the next intersection you will find the Swakopmund Guest House on your opposite right hand side.

From Windhoek: Coming into Swakopmund on the B2 turn left at the first set of traffic lights into Moses Garoeb Street. Continue until it becomes Rhode Allee (road makes a sharp turn to your right with the cemetry on your left). At the next stop street, cross over Nathanael Maxuilili Street until the next stop street at Hendrik Witbooi. The Swakopmund Guest House is on your opposite right hand side.

From Henties Bay: Coming into Swakopmund on the C34 you continue straight all the way. Go past roundabouts, traffic lights and stop streets. The C34 becomes Moses Garoeb Street and then becomes Rhode Allee (road makes a sharp turn to your right with the cemetry on your left). At the next stop street, cross over Nathanael Maxuilili Street until the next stop street at Hendrik Witbooi. The Swakopmund Guest House is on your opposite right hand side.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All standard rooms have en-suite bathrooms, a television, minibar and tea/coffee making station. All our rooms are also equipped with 3-point, Euro and USB plugs.

The luxury rooms are more spacious than the standard rooms, and most can be converted into family rooms sleeping 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12.

The suite has 2 bedrooms, a living space with a small kitchenette, one bathroom and separate W/C.

The guest house offers free Wi-Fi.

A laundry service is available on request (additional cost). 

The guest house is run with an eco-friendly approach, making use of solar energy.

Activities that can be arranged at an additional cost include sand-boarding, quad biking, horse riding, fishing, kayaking, parasailing, camel rides and fat bike excursions.

Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, pubs and discos and a few nightclubs.  A special feature of the town is its jewellry shops, which offer pieces ranging from contemporary African to continental designs. Art and craft shops offer local products, while street vendors sell Namibian rural art. The museum on the beachfront was founded by Dr. Alfons Weber in 1951 and contains the largest collection of birds' eggs in Namibia. The reference library, known as the Sam Cohen Library, comprises some 6,000 volumes, including the renowned 2,000 title Africana collection of the late Ferdinand Stich.

The Welwitschia Trail lies east of Swakopmund. The route is marked with stone beacons and offers a close look at the Welwitschia mirabilis, a botanical curiosity endemic to the Namib Desert and one of the most intriguing and bizarre plants on earth. Sprawling untidily on the desert plains, the Welwitschia is believed to have a lifespan of up to 2,000 years. The plant produces only two leaves throughout its lifetime.

Camp Kipwe

Damaraland

Day 6: Damaraland

Camp Kipwe Location Map

Huddled in the rocks, with sweeping views across the Aba Huab valley, Camp Kipwe is full of surprises, starting when you first arrive. It appears as if rocks have tumbled down the hill to reveal this gem of a camp.

Guests staying here can enjoy guided nature walks around the Twyfelfontein Conservancy, as well as trips to see the Bushman etchings and the mysterious Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. For a very special experience, an Elephant Nature Drive is a must-do - explore the terrain in search of these elusive desert-dwelling elephants who have adapted to the dry and sandy conditions of northern Namibia. You may also be lucky and find a desert black rhino too!

In between activities, relax around the pool which is built into the rocks, enjoy a drink at the bar, or make yourself comfy in the lounge/dining room areas and enjoy the scenery. At sunset, make your way to the viewpoint and have a sundowner drink while taking in the 360 degrees of breathtaking views.

The rainy season here is from October/November through to March, but as this area receives minimal rainfall at best, the rain seldom last for more than an hour or 2 at most.

The 9 twin-bedded rooms are in the shape of rondavels and have boulder, cement and rock walls, which gives the initial impression that you are entering a cool, secluded cave. All rooms have an outside deck where you can admire the views. The en-suite open-air private bathrooms are built amongst the rocks, allowing guests to take advantage of the outdoor weather. Hot water is supplied by wood-burning 'donkey' boilers and solar geysers.

The Kipwe Suite is an air-conditioned, luxury elevated thatched suite that has a private lounge equipped with a satellite television and minibar with drinks included. The large double room with kingsize bed opens up onto an en-suite open air bathroom with a beautiful bath area.

Example Details For Camp Kipwe

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Bungalow
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.
 
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Camp Kipwe Location.

Address

Camp Kipwe,Off the D2612, Twyfelfontein

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 13:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All of the rooms have an outside viewing deck, a private open air en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, in-room safe, a flashlight and an air horn (for emergencies). Hot water is supplied by wood-burning ‘donkey’ boilers and solar geysers.

The Kipwe Suite has a private lounge equipped with a satellite television and minibar, large double room with king size bed opens up onto an en-suite open air bathroom with a lovely bath area as well.

There is a swimming pool built into the rocks. The lounge and dining room offer stunning views. There is also a view point and sundowner spot offering 360 degree views.

There is a curio shop.

The camp has no Wi-Fi and limited/patchy mobile/cell phone reception due to the remote location.

Activities include a guided nature drives in search of the desert-adapted elephants and desert black rhino (approximately 4-6 hours departing in the morning at 06:30; including drinks and snacks), or a Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes excursion (approximately 2 hours in the afternoon; departing at 15:00).

Guests are free to follow the short walking trails with information showing the names of different plants and trees on their own (or, depending on guide’s availability they are welcome to ask the guides to take them on a longer walk).

Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted. The lodge also accepts Namibian Dollars, Rand and US Dollars for cash payments.

Please note that there are snakes and scorpions in the area and the lodge is surrounded by boulders so parents need to make sure that their children do not put their hands in little nooks and crannies, and do not climb, jump and leap on the boulders.

Okaukuejo Rest Camp

Etosha National Park

Days 7 - 8: Etosha National Park

Okaukuejo Rest Camp Location Map

Etosha National Park offers some of the world’s finest wildlife viewing. Tucked away in the north of Namibia and stretching across 22,000 square kilometres of unrivalled remote landscape, Etosha is home to 114 different species of mammal, including 4 of the famous Big 5 - lion, leopard, elephant and rhino (both black and white). It also boasts over 400 species of bird and 110 species of reptile. You’ll also find 3 rare antelope species amongst its hills and valleys - the lovely black-faced impala, the graceful roan antelope and the dinky Damara dik-dik, Southern Africa’s tiniest antelope, which stands only 40cm tall to the shoulder as a fully grown adult.

Okaukuejo Rest Camp is situated within the Park, approximately 17 km from the southern Andersson Gate entrance.

The main attraction of the camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregate and interact - from lion to rhino to elephant and antelope. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The activity continues throughout the day until late at night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhino, elephant and lion all drinking at the same time.

Accommodation is provided to suit every need - double storey 2 bedroom premier waterhole chalets with balconies overlooking the waterhole, standard waterhole chalets (situated close to the waterhole), bush chalets, double rooms and family chalets.

Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop and swimming pool. There is also a petrol station.

Example Details For Okaukuejo Rest Camp

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Bush Chalet
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included. PLEASE NOTE: Park fees are NOT included. IN ADDITION: You will be required to pay a room deposit amount of N$500 (subject to change) on arrival, which is refundable on condition that the room is left in the same condition it was in when you arrived.
 
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Okaukuejo Rest Camp Location.

Address

Okaukuejo Rest Camp,Andersson Gate, Etosha National Park (Andersson Gate)

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

Okaukuejo is only 17 km from the Anderson Gate, and is the administrative centre of Etosha. The camp is famous for its floodlit waterhole. After sunset is the best time and place to see the endangered black rhino, which can often be seen drinking alongside lion and elephant. The number and interaction of the animals is the major drawcard of a stay here.

The Waterhole Chalets are perfectly situated overlooking the popular waterhole allowing guests to view game from their patio or balcony. These units are en-suite and are available as double rooms or premier chalets with 2 bedrooms.

The Bush Chalets offers ample living space with a lounge and braai area as well as an en-suite bathroom.

Comfortable Double Rooms offer a good nights rest with en-suite bathrooms, a fridge and tea facilities.

There is a petrol station and a shop. The restaurant and bar offer refreshments and meals, while the swimming pool offers relief on hot days.

There is secure parking.

Mushara Bush Camp

Etosha National Park

Day 9: Etosha National Park

Mushara Bush Camp Location Map

The Mushara Bush Camp is situated a mere 10 km from the Von Lindequist gate of the world famous Etosha National Park.

Etosha National Park is one of Southern Africa's finest and most important game reserves, which was declared a National Park in 1907. The park covers an area of 22,270 square kilometres and is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and one species of fish.

Guided game drives into the Park are offered as an additional activity in the morning and the afternoon.

The main Bush Camp House is thatched and has a true bush camp feel to it. In the early evenings, a camp fire is lit and guests can exchange stories of the day's wildlife sightings.

Dinner, lunch and breakfast are served on the thatched verandah with the bush being a mere step away.

The Mushara Bush Camp offers a down-to-earth tented bush camp experience, and can accommodate up to 32 guests as well as 8 children in 16 custom made en-suite tents (4 which have a double sleeper couch for children), which are built from a combination of canvas, wood and local limestone.

With their own private verandah and roof to floor windows, these tents are spacious and airy.

The large bathroom has an oversized window and shower looking into the surrounding bush, and the brushed cement floors and stone walls keep the tents cool from the afternoon sun.

Example Details For Mushara Bush Camp

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Tent
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

 
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Mushara Bush Camp Location.

Address

Mushara Bush Camp,Off the C38, Etosha National Park (Von Lindequist Gate)

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

Mushara Bush Camp is situated 10 km from the Von Lindequist Gate.

Each of the en-suite tents is built from canvas, wood and local limestone. With a private veranda and windows from floor to ceiling, these tents are spacious and airy.andnbsp; The large bathroom has a big window and the shower offers views into the surrounding bush. The brushed cement floors and stone walls keep the tents cool even in the afternoon sun.

The family tents have a sleeper couch, suitable for 2 children.

A coffee station, safe deposit box, mosquito net, socket for charging storage batteries, hair dryer and floor fan are standard in all rooms.

Wi-Fi is available in the common area/main lodge area.

Okonjima Plains Camp

Okonjima Nature Reserve

Day 10: Okonjima Nature Reserve

Okonjima Plains Camp Location Map

Situated halfway between Windhoek and the Etosha National Park, Okonjima is the home of the AfriCat Foundation.

Since being founded in 1991, AfriCat’s mission has been to make significant contributions to conservation, while trying to ensure the survival of Namibia’s predators in their natural habitat. It undertakes research, community support and environmental education projects, as well as conservation work to rehabilitate carnivores such as cheetah and hyena.

A highlight for anyone visiting Okonjima is to learn about their big-cat passion. Leopards roam freely and hunt within the 22,000 hectare reserve, and an opportunity to see them on game drives led by experienced guides is why guests travel continents to stay here. You may also spot other rare and endangered species such as rhino and pangolin. Guests can also get involved in collecting and collating data, and assisting with actual research being conducted by AfriCat.

Okonjima Plains Camp offers a choice of en-suite accommodation depending on your budget - choose from Garden Rooms, Standard Rooms or the spacious View Rooms.  The Standard and View Rooms also offer views across the Okonjima grassy plains, and also each have a verandah.

Guests can enjoy relaxing around the swimming pool, or sitting around the open fire in the evening before dinner is served in the pleasant dining area.  At the nocturnal hide, guests can view after-dinner nightlife, such as porcupine, honey badgers and caracal, amongst others.

Example Details For Okonjima Plains Camp

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Garden Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included. All shared activities are additional. PLEASE NOTE: All soft drinks, wine and spirits are also not included.

Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to participate in any tracking on foot activities.

 
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Okonjima Plains Camp Location.

Address

Okonjima Plains Camp,Off the B1, Okonjima Reserve

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may be occupied from midday on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests. In order to be in time for the afternoon activities, a general guide for arrival times is before 15:00.

Please can you provide the lodge with a rough estimated arrival time on the day of arrival - a telephone call prior to departure from your previous guest house would be much appreciated. The main approach road to Okonjima is gravel, and after heavy rainfall is not drivable by a 2WD vehicle, so the lodge has to arrange to meet you at the entrance and transfer you to the lodge. Your car is securely parked for you.

General Information For Guests

Children aged 7 years and older are welcome.

The spacious View Rooms have earned their name for their views across the Okonjima grass plains. All rooms are set 20-70 metres apart, some distance from the entertainment area at the Plains Camp Barn.

The Standard Rooms also look out onto the Okonjima grass plains but are smaller in size than the View Rooms. The rooms are set 10-15 metres apar Four of the rooms form 2 separate large family units.

The Garden Rooms are closely situated to one another within the original homestead garden, and have no wilderness view.

All rooms have a verandah, mini-fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, a ceiling fan, an en-suite bathroom with a W/C, shower and wash basin, a telephone and a room safe. Hairdryers are available at reception.

The main lodge area has 2 swimming pools, a dining and lounge area, and a curio shop. Undercover parking is available. Wi-Fi is available in the main area only.

Activities that are available at Okonjima for an additional cost include guided and self-guided nature hikes, game drives and visits to the AfriCat Foundation.

The camp is wheelchair accessible.

Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).


Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to participate in any tracking on foot activities.

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