Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

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

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Courtyard
Horseback riding
Daily buffet breakfast (NAD 278 per person)
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is P7,510
P8,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24

Room options

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Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Highlights

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

Family Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Yard
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 Twin Bed

Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Highlights

Yard
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 Twin Beds

Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

Highlights

Yard
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 Twin Beds

Chalet (Hippo)

Highlights

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

House (Dama)

Highlights

Yard
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 Twin Bed

Double room Luxury Point of View

Highlights

Yard
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

Yard
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

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

Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Highlights

Yard
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

Yard
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

Yard
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

Yard
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
D 1420, Windhoek, 9000

What's nearby

  • Christ Church - 48 min drive
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 49 min drive
  • Train Station - 61 min drive
  • Maerua Mall - 64 min drive
  • Daan Viljoen Game Reserve - 73 min drive

Getting around

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

About this property

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

When visiting Windhoek, Düsternbrook 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

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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.

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

Children

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Onsite extended parking (fees apply)
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Shopping center shuttle*

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (431 square feet)

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
  • Yard
  • 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 center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out 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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Düsternbrook 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 Düsternbrook 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 Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking. Additional recreation onsite 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. Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a yard.
What's the area around Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm like?
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm is located by the river. Popular attractions include Christ Church, which is 48 minutes away by car.

Düsternbrook 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

6/10 Good

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.
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
A., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
james, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Not close to beach but recommenable
I no bad experience the people are good very friendly and accommodative
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Safari Stay
It was an "okay stay" nothing out of the ordinary or special for that matter
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

nice lodge good for walking, game drive
nice leopard and cheetas on premises. Excellent dinner.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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,
Annette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Viele Tiere
Doris, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jennifer, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Manuela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marc, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Josef, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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