PLACES TO STAY SOUTHERN NAMIBIA
AFFORDABLE OPTION (See page 21.)
Eleanor Claassen Lüderitz
“I was born here. I really enjoy visiting our family farm near Keetmanshoop during the holidays – the whole family gathers there, from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Oranjemund.”
HELMERINGHAUSEN & TIRASBERG
1 Namtib Biosphere Reserve
This reserve is next to the D707 – billed as the most scenic road in Namibia. The Little Hunter’s Rest campsite is 3 km from the main lodge. You have a view of the Tirasberg and the red dunes of the Namib Desert to the west. Camping R170 p.p. (braai, hot showers, no power). Lodge rooms from R1 329 p.p. sharing DB&B. Lunch also available. Guests must book in advance.
GPS: S26.03714 E16.26170
✆ 00 264 63 683 055
2 Ranch Koiimasis
Only accessible from the D707. Activities range from hiking to guided horseback riding. Camping R250 p.p. (five stands each with a braai, shared ablutions). Virosa chalet (no kitchen) has two single beds and also shares the campsite ablutions: R700 p.n, min two nights. Schwalbennest self-catering chalet is private, with two beds: R1 500 p.p, min two nights. Luxury rooms at Fest Inn Fels Farm Lodge R1 950 p.p. sharing B&B.
GPS: S25.91252 E16.26763
✆ 00 264 63 683 052
3 Kanaan N/a’an ku sê Desert Retreat
This is a destination tailor-made for landscape photographers. Camping (eight stands with private bathrooms) R205 p.p. Luxury en suite safari tent from R3 675 p.p. sharing DB&B.
GPS: S25.81740 E016.08778
(main gate)
✆ 00 264 84 000 9190
4 Aubures Camp
About 55 km from Helmeringhausen, next to the C27. They have guided rock art excursions, hiking trails and MTB routes that start at the campsite.
There are six stands under camel thorn trees (no electricity, but hot water for showers). Camping R300 p.n. for two guests.
GPS: S25.72331 E16.44187
✆ 00 264 84 000 6014 00 264 81 424 9888 (WhatsApp only)
5 Lovedale
A working Swakara sheep farm 19 km from Helmering, next to the C27. Camping R150 for the stand, plus R100 p.p. (one stand is wheelchair-friendly). Three self-catering units (sleep two, three and five) from
