DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

4.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Windhoek with 2 bars/lounges and safari

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Reception
Courtyard
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
On the banks of a serene river, DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm offers an unforgettable experience. Enjoy wildlife viewing and ecotours, unwind at the poolside bar or explore the nearby trails on horseback. With high-speed WiFi and a garden to relax in, this lodge has captured guests' hearts with its unique charm.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Chalet (Hippo)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

House (Dama)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double room Luxury Point of View

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room (African)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Chalet (Hippo Two)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
D 1420, Windhoek, 9000

Getting around

  • Windhoek (ERS-Eros) - 53 min drive
  • Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako) - 90 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

When visiting Windhoek, DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the coffee shop/cafe for a bite to eat or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. This Colonial lodge also features a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property’s Chalet (Hippo) and Chalet (Hippo Two) room types are 1.8 miles (3 kilometers) from the main building; the Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two) room is 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) away.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site extended parking (fees apply)
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Shopping centre shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Horse riding/hire

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1908
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NAD 278 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NAD 1999 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
  • Shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NAD 300 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Extended parking is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from September to April
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Windhoek
Safari Guest Farm DĂŒsternbrook
DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge Windhoek
DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge
Dusternbrook Safari Guest Farm
DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge
DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Windhoek
DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge Windhoek

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NAD 1999 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NAD 300 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours, game viewing and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool. DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a garden.

What's the area around DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm like?

DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm is located by the river. Popular attractions include Post Street Mall, which is 48 minutes away by car.

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DĂŒsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We stayed in a Double room (Point of View) at DĂŒsternbrook and very much enjoyed the tranquility and the incredible view at the pool and our room & deck. The staff are all kind, helpful and happy to answer all questions. Whilst driving to the lodge we already spotted heaps of animals like giraffes, warthogs, all kind of birds, baboons, Kudus, springboks etc., so driving slowly pays off. Breakfast was delicious and the lady servicing us was an absolute gem. We’d come back for the room, view and the animals we saw, when driving through the park by ourselves.
2-night trip

10/10

Die Farm liegt wunderschön. Wir hatten ein großes Zimmer mit viel Komfort. Es war sehr sauber. Jederzeit war jemand zu erreichen. Alle waren sehr freundlich,
1-night trip

8/10

Viele Tiere
2-night trip

8/10

In unserem Zimmer gab es leider keine Teller. Beim check-in erfuhren wir, dass unsere Unterkunft noch 11 km entfernt war, mit unserem kleinen VW nicht zu bewĂ€ltigen. So waren wir gezwungen, einen Aufpreis zu zahlen, damit wir direkt hier bleiben konnten. Eine Info diesbezĂŒglich wĂ€re von Vorteil gewesen. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, nur der Fußboden staubig
1-night trip

6/10

It is the oldest private game preserve, and it shows. Wrinkled pictures in frames filled with dead bugs, the yard needs a serious clean. That being said the bar/dinner area is quite lovely. Game drive vehicles are ancient. (One hour drive is R450, which seems really steep). I stayed at one of the ‘chalets’. As basic as it gets. Choose between sweltering or being devoured by mosquitoes (how about a net?). These are about 3km from the reception along atrocious ‘roads’ and (maybe just me
.) the handrawn map got me disturbingly lost.
2-night trip

10/10

Diese Anlage ist außergewöhnlich...... man kann es einfach haben, mitten in der Natur, oder auch in der NĂ€he zum Swimmingpool, der Bar oder dem Restaurant bzw. FrĂŒhstĂŒcksraum. Sehr leckeres Essen zusammen mit anderen GĂ€sten (wenn man das mag) Auch der Inhaber setzt sich dazu und erzĂ€hlt etwas ĂŒber die Geschichte des Hauses. Dank unseres 4 X 4 Fahrzeugs konnten wir die Ă€lteste Guestlodge Namibias auch gut erreichen. Es war ein sehr schöner und interessanter Aufenthalt hier.
1-night trip

6/10

The staff are friendly . The charges are misleading, no Wi-Fi in guest rooms. Can say the place
2-night trip

10/10

Ein toller Aufenthalt zum Beginn unserer Rundreise (24. bis 26. November 2019) im Felsenhaus Nr.1. Ein Bungalow mit insgesamt zwei Zimmern und jeweils eigener Terrasse. Von der Terrasse ein wunderbarer Blick hinab auf den (trockenen) Flusslauf. Dort gibt es schon einige Tiere zu sehen. Gamedrive und FĂŒtterung der Geparden und des Leoparden waren ein Erlebnis. Man kann schöne Wanderungen unternehmen- sollte sich aber selbst (!) gut an der Rezeption informieren. Sonst steht man womöglich unvermittelt vor den Nilpferden. Am Hippopool befinden sich auch zwei Chalets. Diese sind ca 5 km vom Farmhaus entfernt und liegen wirklich in der Wildnis. Dorthin sollte man nur mit einem guten 4X4 Auto fahren. Das (wirklich sehr leckere) Abendessen nehmen die GĂ€ste gemeinsam (an einem Tisch) ein. Wir fandenˋs gemĂŒtlich und es gab angeregte GesprĂ€che. Der Hausherr gesellte sich nach dem Essen dazu. So erfuhr man u.a. allerlei interessantes zum Leben auf der Farm. Uns gefiel besonders die authentische Stimmung und der Umgang mit den durchweg Ă€ußerst freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Menschen auf der Farm.
2-night trip

8/10

Unterkunft ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen.. BÀder sind sehr alt und entsprechen nicht mehr dem heutigen Standard. Essen gut und dass alle GÀste an einem Tisch sitzen auch. Möglichkeiten auf der Farm toll, aber auch da merkt man, dass nicht mehr viel getan wird.
1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

10/10

Die ganze afrikanische Tierwelt auf einer Farm!!! Hippos, Rhinos, Giraffen, Elen-Antilopen, Oryx und und und. Bei Wanderungen oder durch Fahrt auf eigene Faust zum Hippo-See selbst entdecken oder per Jeep-Safari. Ein Muss: FĂŒtterung von Leoparden und Geparden, hautnah, ohne Zaun dazwischen. Reitpferde, aber auch freilebende Pferde, die sich bei der Farm aufhalten. Rodney, klasse gemacht. Sehr interessant mit Farmbesitzer Johann zu reden. Duesternbrook ist eine der Ă€ltesten Farmen Namibias. Toller Blick von den Felsenhaus-Zimmern auf das Flussbett. Einfach super zum Einstieg oder noch besser am Ende der Reise. Wir waren am Ende unserer Reise geflasht, obwohl wir schon so viele Tierbegegnungen erlebt hatten: man kommt den Tieren, die die Menschen gewohnt sind und daher nicht sehr scheu sind, ungewöhnlich nah!!
2-night trip

8/10

Tolle Lage, schön und sauber, warm. Abseits gelegen, Jeep empfehlenswert, geht aber auch mut normalem PkW
1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

Arrived at around 1:30 pm expecting to be able to get a bar snack to tie us over till dinner based on experience from a visit 15 years previously. But no food available till 7:30 pm. The logical thing to do was to drive 18km back up the road, cross the B1 and visit Okapuka Ranch which offers excellent food, drinks and accommodation at reasonable prices. And superior game drives. I won't be revisiting Dusternbrook again. There is a much better option if you turn right instead of left as you travel north from Windhoek.
1-night trip

10/10

Die Farm war schön man ist herzlich empfangen worden. Das FrĂŒhstĂŒck war ausreichend und das Abendessen super.
4-night trip

6/10

We stayed there for one night and got the hippo 1 as a closer alternative to the chalet we had booked. The nature was really nice and we enjoyed the game drive in the evening with a nice guide. All in all, the farm and its accomodations/ facilities are a bit rundown. The pool for example is not clean and the loungers pretty old and uncomfortable. Dinner and breakfast were okay but not more. Staff is barely seen and we missed real hospitality. All in all, it is close to the airport but we know much better lodges.
1-night trip

8/10

Unsere Nacht in der DĂŒsternbrook Farm hat uns sehr gefallen. Schon auf dem Weg zur Farm haben wir viele Tiere gesehen und haben das sehr genossen. Die WassergrĂ€ben unterwegs waren eine kleine Herausforferung fĂŒr unseren Wagen. Aber es ist es wert. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit, insbesondere bei der Cats-Tour. Bringt also unbedingt etwas Zeit mit, um die Cats-Tour zu machen und die Umgebung zu erkunden.
1-night trip

10/10

This is a lovely place. The staff is extremely accommodating and helpful The room was made up with a flourish. The towel was shaped like an elephant to emphasize the ambiance.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice, historical setting with a wonderful, helpful staff. Lovely rooms with towel on bed shaped like an elephant, as an extra touch. Very nice tours,, and very reasonably priced.
1-night trip

8/10

Beeindruckende Landschaft mit einem aufgestauten See. Perfekte Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Viele Tiere. Tolles FrĂŒhstĂŒck umd gemeinsames Dinner.
2-night trip

8/10

Man ist auf einer Farm in Namibia, zwar keine 5 Sterne dafĂŒr viel Flair und eine tolle Ausfahrt zu den unlimited cats. Gutes Essen und nahe an Windhoek
1-night trip

8/10

Spannende Anfahrt ĂŒber Schotterstraße mit bereits ersten EindrĂŒcken von der tollen Tierwelt Namibias. Sehr schön war auch das gemeinsame Abendessen am grossen Tisch
1-night trip

8/10

We have used Duesternbrook lodge at the first and last night of our stay in Namibia. We did not use the lodge but a chalet, a few km.s away. The Chalet Hippo 2 is simple but really very good. Clean, good warm water, solar lighting and an excellent fire pit and bbq spot with view over the lake. One can even sit on the roof. No complaints about the chalet. The lodge was used by us for dinner and breakfast. Both are quite pricey. The dinner is a common dinner and you basically share table. Be one time! The service during breakfast and dinner is very bad. All staff seem to hide in the kitchen, so if for instance bread runs out, you have to go and find them! Food is good, but not excellent. On the last night we decided better not to join the shared dinner and make dinner ourselves, while w could hear, but not see, that the five hippos were coming around us to shore to have their vegetarian dinner. Summarized: Chalets recommended, restaurant not recommended.

2/10

Vi lĂ€ste pĂ„ Hotel.com om DĂŒsternbrook Guest Farm och tyckte det lĂ€t intressant. Vi bokade rum för 2 nĂ€tter men lĂ€mnade redan efter första natten. Det visade sig att det rum som vi bokat var en charlot (lĂ€s stenhydda) som lĂ„g 5 km frĂ„n huvudbyggnaden. VĂ€gen dit var en grusvĂ€g och det var tur att vi hade en hög 4 hjulsdriven bil. Det var ok att köra dit pĂ„ dagen men lite vĂ€rre pĂ„ kvĂ€llen dĂ„ det var mörkt ute. BekvĂ€mligheterna i charloten var toalett och dusch. Elen var ett bilbatteri som drev 3 smĂ„ lampor. NĂ€r vi kom tillbaka efter middagen pĂ„ kvĂ€llen var hyddan extremt varm vilket gjorde det svĂ„rt att sova. PĂ„ vĂ€ggen satt 3 st ödlor sĂ„ Ă€r man rĂ€dd för smĂ„kryp ska man inte bo hĂ€r. Middagen pĂ„ kvĂ€llen serverades i huvudbyggnaden och vid vĂ„rt bord satt Ă€garinnan och nĂ„gon anhörig till henne, 4 tyska gĂ€ster samt jag och min man. DĂ„ vi inte talar tyska hade vi ingen möjlighet att delta i konversation runt bordet. Ägarinnan var nonchalant och försökte inte involvera oss pĂ„ nĂ„got sĂ€tt. De bilder som finns pĂ„ Hotel.com stĂ€mmer inte med verkligheten. Poolen Ă€r inte frĂ€sch, solsĂ€ngarna med till madrasser har sett sina bĂ€sta dagar för flera Ă„r sedan. NĂ„gra bilder frĂ„n charloten finns inte, bara fina bilder frĂ„n rummen i huvudbyggnaden. Enda behĂ„llningen för oss frĂ„n detta stĂ€lle Ă€r att vi sĂ„g giraffer och gnuer pĂ„ vĂ€gen till huvudbyggnaden. VĂ„rt rĂ„d Ă€r: kan du tyska perfekt och vill bo i ödemarken bland smĂ„kryp Ă€r detta stĂ€llet för dig, till er andra: hitta ett bĂ€ttre stĂ€lle.

6/10

Toen wij aankwamen bleek onze kamer (hippo) al vergeven en kregen wij een kamer die 5 kilometer verder was gelegen.De kamer (of huisje) bleek ook nog eens via een moeilijk te berijden weg bereikbaar. Tijdens het afrekenen stond het ontbijt erbij terwijl dit incl is. Na wat gesteggel is dit uiteindelijk eraf gehaald maar wel lastig.