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.
Farm Godeis
- Camping
- Guest farm
- Internet access
- Swimming pool
- 4x4 drives
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Hunting
- Mountain biking
- Rock paintings
- Walking & hiking
This adventure farm is run by the Kock family, offering many activities from farm stay to camping, from mountain biking to hiking.
Gather your family and friends for an activity filled weekend in nature close to Windhoek.
You can either attempt the 16km Leopard Hiking Trail or the7km Dassie Trail. For the cyclists out there, why don't you attempt the challenging 'Castle Hill' return route of 35km or enjoy one of the many easier routes within the Springbok Reserve. The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail also passes through our land.
It is is only 70km west of Windhoek (~1.5 hours travel time) and is accessible with either your 4x4 or sedan.
Onduno Hunting Ranch
- Guest farm
- Swimming pool
- Hunting
- Walking & hiking
Anka, Thodo and Bernd Garbade your hosts (& owners) are looking forward to welcoming you to Onduno Hunting Ranch. We offer an unforgettable hunting safari in a relaxed, family atmosphere. You will arrive as a guest and leave as a friend.
Onduno (15,000ha) is situated 60 km west of Windhoek, in the beautifully breathtaking landscape of the Khomas Highlands and forms part of the “Khomas Hochland Hunting Conservancy” comprising of 200,000ha of hunting land. Onduno has a unique nature, offering a variety of free roaming wild animals.
Come and join us for a once in a lifetime experience that will be etched in your minds and hearts forever.
The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail also passes through our land.
Otjiseva
- Lodge
- Hunting
- Walking & hiking
Welcome to Otjiseva, a cattle and hunting farm in the heart of Namibia, owned by the Wiss family since 1927.
We do trophy hunting on a small sustainable scale, with us you are not a number but a family member. With us you will see the real Namibia, we are focused on individuals, on a fair and ethical hunt, and on doing our best to let you feel at home. Otjiseva is centrally located with the Khomas Hochland mountain range dominating half of the hunting area.We are close to Windhoek and about 80 km from the international airport.
Hunting will be conducted on Otjiseva or in the Khomas Hochland conservancy which is about 200 000 hectares. Our farm is not game fenced, game common to our area is Kudu, Oryx, Warthog, Hartmann's Zebra, Steenbok, and predators
Should the need arise we also offer sightseeing tours to places of interest in Namibia.
Sun Karros Lifestyle Safaris
- Camping
- Lodge
- Conferences & functions
- Internet access
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- 4x4 drives
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Mountain biking
- Walking & hiking
In Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
Welcome to the epitome of relaxation, Sun Karros Lifestyle Safaris. We have everything you need, from luxurious chalets, or close to nature camping, weddings to conferences, we cater for your needs.
Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Khomas Hochland, in the Daan Viljoen Game Reserve is Sun Karros Lifestyle Safaris, a sanctuary to a relatively large population of game species typical of Namibia's highlands. Because of its close proximity to Windhoek and its tranquil setting, Sun Karros is a popular overnight stop for visitors who wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of the Namibian capital.
Although small in size, the Sun Karros Lifestyle Safaris supports a healthy population of game typical of the Namibian highlands and is also a good spot for bird-watching. One of the main features is natural dam around which the chalets and camping sites are placed; as this is a permanent source of water for Fauna and Flora.
» 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 -
Baseline Study of Bush Encroachment and Available Management options
Baseline Study of Bush Encroachment and Available Management options for the Windhoek Green Belt Landscape. Prepared by Logos Consulting and the Polytechnic of Namibia – School of Natural Resources and Tourism by Dave Joubert, Ibo Zimmermann, Nathanael Nuulimba and Hugh Pringle for Ministry of Environment and Tourism Directorate of Environmental Affairs Through NAMPLACE Project
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Baum und Strauchvegetation rund um Düsternbrook
Baum und Strauchvegetation rund um Düsternbrook
Tree and shrub vegetation around Düsternbrook» Download -
Bird species list for the landscape
Bird species list for the landscape, derived from data collected by the Southern African Bird Atlas Project (SABAP) phase 1. Harrison J.A., Allan D.G., Underhill L.G., Herremens M., Tree A.J., Parker V. & Brown C.J. (eds). 1997. The atlas of southern African birds. BirdLife South Africa, Johannesburg
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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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Constitution of the Windhoek Green Belt Landscape Association
Constitution of the Windhoek Green Belt Landscape Association
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Daan Viljoen Game Park - Profile
Daan Viljoen Game Park - Profile
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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.
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Invasive alien plants in the Daan Viljoen Game Park
Shapaka, T.N., Cunningham, P.L. and Joubert, D.F. 2008. Invasive alien plants in the Daan Viljoen Game Park. Dinteria, 30: 19-32
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Legal assessment of City of Windhoek’s boundary extension status
Legal assessment of City of Windhoek’s boundary extension status
The WGBL decided to seek a legal opinion on the aspects surrounding the CoW boundaries extension and its implication to privately owned land.» Download -
Mammal species list for the landscape
Checklist of mammals known or expected to occur in the Windhoek Green Belt landscape
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Namibia Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment
Ministry of Environment and Tourism. 2008. Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Namibia. Final Report
Vulnerability and Adaptation assessment to climate change carried out in preparation of the Second National Communication in meeting Government’s obligations to the UNFCCC. The report addresses the vulnerability of the water and agricultural sectors to climate change, and suggest adaptation measures to cope with the expected impacts. Vulnerability is placed in the socio-economic contexts of rural areas, in particular the Karas and Caprivi regions.» Download -
Providing relevant, useful information on Namibian vegetation types
Strohbach B.J. 2012. Providing relevant, useful information on Namibian vegetation types. Agricola 22 7-39
This paper outlines the methodology of the Vegetation Survey of Namibia project and uses 6 vegetation associations of the Khomas Hochland as an example.» Download -
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the tourism sector for the Windhoek Green Belt Landscape
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the tourism sector for the Windhoek Green Belt Landscape
This report summarises the outcomes of the strategic environmental assessment of the tourism sector in the Windhoek Green Belt Landscape.» Download -
The birds of Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
Clinning, C.F. and Jensen, R.A.C. 1971. The birds of Daan Viljoen Game Reserve. Windhoek: Divison of Nature Conservation
Popular illustrated guide to the commoner birds of the reserve, with complete checklist at time of publishing -
The distribution and invasive potential of fountain grass Pennisetum setaceum in Namibia
Joubert D. F. & Cunningham P. L. 2002. The distribution and invasive potential of fountain grass Pennisetum setaceum in Namibia. Dinteria, 27, 37-47
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The ecological, social & economic implications of private game parks & private nature reserves in Namibia
The ecological, social & economic implications of private game parks & private nature reserves in Namibia
The Ministry of Environment & Tourism commissioned this study into the ecological, social, and economic implications of private game parks and nature reserves in Namibia. The Ministry engaged the services of an independent team of researchers consisting of an ecologist, an economist and a lawyer.» 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 -
Tree species list for the landscape
Tree species list compiled from the Tree Atlas of Namibia data. Curtis B. & Mannheimer C. 2005. Tree Atlas of Namibia. Windhoek. National Botanical Research Institute.
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Water Quality Assessment Dry Season Results
Water Quality Assessment, Dry Season Results. Weller Consulting Services cc
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Windhoek Green Belt Landscape Strategic Co-management & Development Plan [English]
Windhoek Green Belt Landscape Strategic Co-management & Development Plan
This co-management & development plan for the “Windhoek Green Belt Landscape” (WGBL) sets out the vision, purpose and objectives and underlying principles for the key issues, which the participants (members of the WGBL Association and collaborating partners) wish to address in the co-management and development of the Landscape. It also lists agreed “actions” under each of the issues, to facilitate the effective implementation of the plan. As such, this plan represents the wishes and intentions of the participants. The co-management & development plan is accepted as the guiding authority for the Landscape.» Download -
Windhoek Green Belt Landscape Strategic Co-management & Development Plan [German]
Windhoek Green Belt Landscape Strategic Co-management & Development Plan
This co-management & development plan for the “Windhoek Green Belt Landscape” (WGBL) sets out the vision, purpose and objectives and underlying principles for the key issues, which the participants (members of the WGBL Association and collaborating partners) wish to address in the co-management and development of the Landscape. It also lists agreed “actions” under each of the issues, to facilitate the effective implementation of the plan. As such, this plan represents the wishes and intentions of the participants. The co-management & development plan is accepted as the guiding authority for the Landscape.» Download
