Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (NAD 278 per person)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool

Bar

Parking available

Breakfast available

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

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D 1420, Windhoek, 9000

NamibRand Nature Reserve
49 min drive
Maerua Mall
64 min drive
Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
73 min drive
Windhoek (ERS-Eros)
53 min drive

Room options

Double Room (Felsenhaus)

20 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Room (Colonial House)

20.0 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

18.0 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Chalet (Hippo)

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

House (Dama)

40 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double room Luxury Point of View

42 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

16 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Double Room (African)

24 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Luxury Suite (Katrin)

35.0 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Luxury Tent

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Chalet (Hippo Two)

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Colonial House)

25 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Pool

Breakfast included

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Riverfront lodge with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and self-parking, plus 2 bars at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm.

Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free self-parking
Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Extended parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals
26.2 miles (42.1 km) from Owambo Campaign Memorial and 26.2 miles (42.1 km) from Trans-Namib Transport Museum
Airport and shopping centre shuttle service available for a fee

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this lodge measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping centre shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Windhoek lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle up to 100 km
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Free uncovered self parking on site
Extended parking on site (surcharge)
RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NAD 278 per person
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

431 square feet of conference space
Meeting room

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
In the mountains
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

1 floor
4 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1908
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Electrical adapters
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: NAD 300

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 more details, 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NAD 278 per person
Airport shuttle fee: NAD 1999 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out fee: NAD 300 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

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

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open in September and close in April.
Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Windhoek

Safari Guest Farm Düsternbrook

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge Windhoek

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge

Dusternbrook Safari Guest Farm

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Windhoek

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Lodge Windhoek

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm 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

6/10 Okay

James

15 Jan 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Could really use a good cleaning

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

14 Jan 2020

Disliked: Staff & service

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

20 Oct 2019

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

30 Dec 2018

Liked: Staff & service

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.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

A., Germany

12 Oct 2018

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

james, Baltimore, MD

14 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James, Baltimore, MD

9 Aug 2018

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jacqui & Rob, Suffolk UK

23 Aug 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

good well located quiet chalet

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Dec 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not close to beach but recommenable

I no bad experience the people are good very friendly and accommodative

2/10 Terrible

Odette, Zimbabwe

2 Sept 2016

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Complete disregard for our safety

Before flying to Windhoek I called Dustenbrook to advise we would arrive late and to ask directions. Nobody could help me over the phone. On arrival Bidvest, Wilderness and I tried calling, no answer, it was late and I was travelling on my own with 2 children aged 6 and 10, I set the GPS for Okhandja hoping I would see a sign. After 70km, in pitch darkness and heavy road works, I was about to turn back to Windhoek I saw the Dusternbrook sign, in through a Poultry Farm. The security guard opened the gate, I could not see any signs, it was total darkness and he told me to go straight. New to Namibian roads, been in the country for 2 hours, I headed off on the gravel road, for what seemed like ages. I arrived at a closed gate, no sign for Dusternbrook, so I kept on the road as it bore right. After a few minutes of the road narrowing and getting sandy, I decided I will turn around, and couldnt, I was stuck in Sand. Tried calling, no answer, my children crying. Around 9.30pm I got through and advised Dustenbrook I was stuck. I was picked up around 11pm. In the morning, in front of guests, Johan the very rude owner advised me it was my fault I got stuck and I must find my own way out the sand. I called Zenia at Bidvest who was shocked no-one would help me, she called Johan, he told her he called his lawyer and will not help us. Bidvest came from Okhandja to push us out the sand. At dinner that night Johan never asked if we were ok. They charged us for rescuing us at nite.

8/10 Good

Katja, S

7 May 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place in the nature

The place is beautiful and with many animals, really quiet. We had a chalet far away from the main house with view to the water and animals. All was good except for the smell in chalet - like it would be newly painted and it was hard to sleep in. Prices for additional services are quite high. Otherwise everybody is very nice. They have pool area to relax, however for cleaness of the water they should take more care.

8/10 Good

Edwin, Suffolk - England

5 Jan 2016

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rural escape close to Windhoek

Friendly welcome, genial atmosphere, ample accommodation in beautiful surroundings. Although all other guests and owners and management are German, my lack of the language was not a problem. Indeed the communal meal arrangements gave a homely atmosphere.

8/10 Good

Ramohudi Simon

1 Oct 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Safari Stay

It was an "okay stay" nothing out of the ordinary or special for that matter

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jul 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Like America's old west.

Duesternbrrok would not be for everyone. If you desire all the creature comforts then I suggest you look somewhere elae. But if you want have dinner with a rwal character who is more than happy to share his Namibia storie then this plqce is for you. It's informal dining and you just run a tab. Wonderful property. Went for a great 2 1/2 hour hike. There are many trails. If you decide this is alace you want to try, I suggest you stay a minimum of 2 nights (3 would be better), as there are a lot of activities to try.

4/10 Poor

Ian, Durban

5 Nov 2014

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colonial home in the bush

i looked for something a little different than a traditional hotel in Windhoek, Namibia and came across dusternbrook safari lodge. On vacation...perhaps, but definitely not a stopover for business travels in this large country. No aircon in the rooms and only a small fan to vainly attempt to cool one down in hot and dry conditions is not conducive to much needed sleep. The shower did not drain properly which left one in a virtual paddling pool in a few minutes. The food served at dinner time was rather good, despite having to brave the daily venison on offer. Dinner is a social affair where all guests sit at a large table and eat. Unfortunately the majority of guests seem to be German and conversation was largely limited to hello and good bye and pass me the salt bitte. If youre a german tourist on a budget...this is definitely something to look at. Just keep in mind that you have approx 18 km of sand road off the main road, and 2 farm gates to open/close in both directions.

8/10 Good

natasha, UK

15 Apr 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice lodge good for walking, game drive

nice leopard and cheetas on premises. Excellent dinner.

10/10 Excellent

Annette

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toll für ein paar Tage

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,

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Doris

Travelled with partner

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Viele Tiere

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed in a Double room (Point of View) at Düsternbrook 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Manuela

Travelled with partner

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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 bewältigen. So waren wir gezwungen, einen Aufpreis zu zahlen, damit wir direkt hier bleiben konnten. Eine Info diesbezüglich wäre von Vorteil gewesen. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, nur der Fußboden staubig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

21 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mitten in der Natur bei Windhoek

Diese Anlage ist außergewöhnlich...... man kann es einfach haben, mitten in der Natur, oder auch in der Nähe zum Swimmingpool, der Bar oder dem Restaurant bzw. Frühstücksraum. Sehr leckeres Essen zusammen mit anderen Gästen (wenn man das mag) Auch der Inhaber setzt sich dazu und erzählt etwas über die Geschichte des Hauses. Dank unseres 4 X 4 Fahrzeugs konnten wir die älteste Guestlodge Namibias auch gut erreichen. Es war ein sehr schöner und interessanter Aufenthalt hier.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner

27 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Fütterung 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 Gäste gemeinsam (an einem Tisch) ein. Wir fandenˋs gemütlich und es gab angeregte Gespräche. 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 äußerst freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Menschen auf der Farm.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

20 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josef

28 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Afrikanische Tierwelt hautnah

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: Fütterung 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 ältesten 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!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

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About this property

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm Reviews

Reviews

Good

7.8/10

7.8/10

8.4/10

7.4/10

8.0/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James