Düsternbrook Guest Farm
B1 North, turn off into D1499, continue for 20km, 9000 Dusternbrook, Namibia – Excellent location - show map
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm is the oldest guest farm in Namibia. The charming colonial farmhouse has a terrace with panorama views overlooking a dry river bed. The farm has an outdoor pool, a bar, and a traditional lapa area. Free WiFi is provided in the public areas and some rooms. All individually decorated rooms include a private bathroom, power outlets with USB ports and a terrace. Some rooms have air conditioning and a panoramic view of the riverbed. Other accommodation options include Luxury tents with a natural stone en suite bathroom. For nature lovers, the rustic-style chalets are situated 3-5 km away from the guest farm at the dam or water place. Düsternbrook's restaurant serves home-style European cuisine prepared from local products. A buffet breakfast is prepared daily featuring homemade breads and jams. Dinner is served in the traditional open Lapa area during the summer months or in the farmhouse by an open fireplace during winter. Guests booking at Duesternbrook Guestfarm can enjoy the following activities: cheetah and leopard drives, organised safari drives, scenic early mountain drive or horse riding: riding lessons, sundowner ride, breakfast ride or an overnight ride to a shelter. Furthermore there are several short distance trails from 1 hr to 5 hr, weekend trails or long distance trails over several days ( 4 or 6 days). Windhoek is 50 km away by car and Okahandja is a 70 km drive away. A shuttle to Windhoek Kosea Kutako International Airport, 90 km way, is available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
- Free parking
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Availability
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Property practices
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- KerstinGermany“That is an amazing place to stay. At Hippo Chalet 1 you are next to the Hippo Dam. It's just amazing. They have a large selection for breakfast. Its a wonderful landscape. Düsternbrook is a wonderful place to stay. They have a huge and clean...”
- MaxwellUnited Kingdom“Breakfast and evening meal were a delight in the dining room. The food was general excellent. A very relaxing stay with a evening safari (at a reasonable cost). Staff very good and polite. A lovely wilderness retreat. Would return.”
- JürgenGermany“Amazing Leopard and Rhino Feeding Tour, Interesting Early Morning Mountain Drive,Tasty Dinner and Breakfast,Nice Room , Friendly Staff”
Hosted by Johann Vaatz
Property surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- main house, terrace with view, summer and winter
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- new Lapa, winter;sommer, aircondition,
- CuisineInternational • European
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Point of View ( 10 km from main farmhouse, exclusive, limited seats )
- CuisineInternational • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of Düsternbrook Guest Farm
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
- Free parking
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- Seating Area
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Salt-water pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
- French
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash Düsternbrook Guest Farm accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
WiFi is available at the reception, bar and pool area. Please note that WiFi and power outlets with USB ports are not available at the tent, camping and chalet accommodations.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Düsternbrook Guest Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
FAQs about Düsternbrook Guest Farm
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Check-in at Düsternbrook Guest Farm is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Room options at Düsternbrook Guest Farm include:
- Double
- Family
- Tent
- Triple
- Chalet
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Guests staying at Düsternbrook Guest Farm can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Düsternbrook Guest Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Düsternbrook Guest Farm has 3 restaurants:
- main house, terrace with view, summer and winter
- Point of View ( 10 km from main farmhouse, exclusive, limited seats )
- new Lapa, winter;sommer, aircondition,
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Yes, Düsternbrook Guest Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Düsternbrook Guest Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Walking tours
- Swimming Pool
- Horse riding
- Public Bath
- Game drives
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Düsternbrook Guest Farm is 450 yards from the centre of Dusternbrook. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.