Düsternbrook Guest Farm
- Camping
- Guest farm
- Swimming pool
- 4x4 drives
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Horse riding
- Hunting
- Walking & hiking
- eco awards Namibia
Safari guest farm Düsternbrook
Düsternbrook was the first guest farm to be established in Namibia and is located just north of Windhoek. Our guest farm is perfect for your first or last days in Namibia.
We have 6 individually decorated rooms, 2 safari tents, various camping spots and a chalet in the middle of our reserve. Our guest farm is located on a mountain with a breathtaking view overlooking a dry wide riverbed. The historical old farm house is built out of natural stone, in the colonial style.
Why choose Düsternbrook?
- History and family tradition
- Wildlife activities and conservation
- Horse riding and walking trails
- Swimming pool with a bar
- Only 50 km from Windhoek
- Environmentally friendly management (4 eco awards Namibia flowers)
- Individual service (no bus tourism)
- Competitive prices
- High quality hunting
The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail also passes through our land.
Safari tours
On our safari farm we have an abundant diversity of wildlife, such as oryx, steenbok, cape eland, kudu, waterbok, zebra, baboon, cheetah, leopard and wildebeest. We offer special tours to see our cheetahs and leopards in their natural surroundings. The hippos which live at our dam are very exiciting. Book yourself a rustic stay at our chalet and connect with these animals from your verandah.
Literature for Düsternbrook Guest Farm
» See our Literature and other resources section for more general information
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Aquatische Habitatnutzing von Flusspferden (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Dusternbrook
Aquatische Habitatnutzing von Flusspferden (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Düsternbrook. André Battermann, Dezember 2011/January 2012
Aquatic habitat of hippos in Dusternbrook» Download -
Baum und Strauchvegetation rund um Düsternbrook
Baum und Strauchvegetation rund um Düsternbrook
Tree and shrub vegetation around Düsternbrook» Download -
Birds of Düsternbrook Guest Farm
List of 180 birds observed at Düsternbrook Guest Farm, compiled in November 2006
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Common Birds of Düsternbrook Guest Farm
Illustrated list of Common Birds of Düsternbrook Guest Farm
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Düsternbrook - fighting bush encroachment
Düsternbrook - fighting bush encroachment. Provisional report after Sep 2011 fire
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Game estimates for Dusternbrook and Ombota
Game estimates for Dusternbrook and Ombota February 2012
For 22 species, gives numbers utilised in 2011, estimated number on the farm and planned utilisation in 2012.» Download -
Geology of Dusternbrook and the Khomas Hochland
Geology of Dusternbrook and the Khomas Hochland.
In German and in English» Download -
The effects of fire on bush encroachment
The effects of fire on bush encroachment (Düsternbrook Farm 2011-2012)
Rationale: To investigate the use of fire as a management tool to reduce bush encroachment thus, gain a better understanding of its effects» Download -
The leopard population on Düsternbrook game farm
The leopard population on Düsternbrook game farm: A pilot study. Shaun Astbury, August 2011
The aim of this study was to provide an estimate of the distribution, abundance and population density of leopard on the farm from a combined track identification and remote camera trap survey, and GIS spatial analysis.» Download -
Tree and shrubs of Düsternbrook
Tree and shrubs of Düsternbrook
Spreadsheet giving information on growth forms, medicinal uses etc» Download