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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

4.0 star property
4-star Colonial lodge with 2 bars/lounges

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Luxury Suite (Katrin)
Reception
Front of property - evening/night
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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D 1420, Windhoek, 9000
  • Popular LocationNamibRand Nature Reserve49 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Grove Mall of Namibia69 min drive
  • Popular LocationDaan Viljoen Game Reserve73 min drive
  • AirportWindhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako)90 min drive

Room options

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Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Double Room (Felsenhaus)

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Colonial House)

Family Room (Colonial House)

  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

  • 18.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Chalet (Hippo)

Chalet (Hippo)

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

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House (Dama)

House (Dama)

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double room Luxury Point of View

Double room Luxury Point of View

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (African)

Double Room (African)

  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Luxury Suite (Katrin)

  • 35.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Tent | Property grounds

Luxury Tent

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Hippo Two)

Chalet (Hippo Two)

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Colonial House)

Twin Room (Colonial House)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Windhoek

On river.Within 32 miles (52 km) of this lodge, you'll find Trans-Namib Transport Museum and Owambo Campaign Memorial. Sam Nujoma Stadium and Post Street Mall are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Christ Church - 48 min drive
  • NamibRand Nature Reserve - 49 min drive
  • Maerua Mall - 64 min drive
  • The Grove Mall of Namibia - 69 min drive
  • Daan Viljoen Game Reserve - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • Windhoek (WDH-Hosea Kutako) - 90 min drive

About this property

Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

4-star Colonial lodge with 2 bars/lounges
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 meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping center 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.

  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1908
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: NAD 210 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 200

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately NAD 210 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NAD 1670 per vehicle (one way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: NAD 200 (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

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-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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in April.
  • Up to 2 children 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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.