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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm
4.0 star property

Upscale lodge with bars/lounges and seasonal outdoor pool

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Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Luxury Suite (Katrin)
Reception
Front of property – evening/night

Overview of Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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D 1420, Windhoek, 9000
  • Popular LocationChrist Church48 min drive
  • Popular LocationNamibRand Nature Reserve49 min drive
  • Popular LocationKatutura Township49 min drive
  • Popular LocationSafari Court Conference Center52 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Double Room (Felsenhaus)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (Colonial House)

Family Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Chalet (Davidsdraai Chalet two)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Room (Davidsdraai Chalet one self catreing)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Chalet (Hippo)

Chalet (Hippo)

Highlights

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

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House (Dama)

House (Dama)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
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 Single Bed

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Double room Luxury Point of View

Double room Luxury Point of View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
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

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Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

Double Room (Small - Colonial House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (African)

Double Room (African)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Luxury Suite (Katrin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Tent | Property grounds

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chalet (Hippo Two)

Chalet (Hippo Two)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Colonial House)

Twin Room (Colonial House)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Windhoek

Located in Windhoek, Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out Okahandja Open-Air Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Daan Viljoen Game Reserve and Gross Barmen Springs.
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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

Upscale lodge by the river
At Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a poolside bar and a terrace. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours, horse riding and hiking/biking. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a safari and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private gardens and wardrobes/cupboards
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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–9:00 AM for a fee: NAD 210 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1908
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio
  • Yard

More

  • 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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm on 19 Apr 2024 start from €106.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NAD 200 (subject to availability).

Does Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NAD 1670 per vehicle applies.

Where is Düsternbrook Safari Guest Farm located?

Situated on the riverfront, this lodge is within 32 miles (52 km) of Trans-Namib Transport Museum, Owambo Campaign Memorial and Sam Nujoma Stadium. Post Street Mall and Christ Church are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

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.