If there was ever an enchanted garden, this is it. Entering the Kalahari Farmhouse is like stepping into a magical enclave or an oasis in the desert - far away from the world. It urges you to take off shoes, lie on the soft grass, open a book and relax. The cottagey chalets with colourful patchwork quilts, fireplaces and oodles of charm look onto the garden lined with towering palms. Birds flutter through the trees, water runs in the streamlets and the feeling of peace pervades the intimate Kalahari resort. Well-positioned on the outskirts of Stampriet where life-giving artesian water spurts to the surface, the Farmhouse enjoys this generous boon in the Kalahari Desert.
The ample water supply allows the garden to be kept lush and Gondwana’s Self Sufficiency Centre to grow its produce for the collection of lodges around the country. The gods surely smile on this land where goodness grows. At the Centre, adjacent to the lodge, seasonal vegetables are grown, cows are milked, and a variety of salamis, sausages and biltong are produced. Chickens wander about and pigs grunt contentedly from their enclosures. Take the time off on a trip to put up feet at Kalahari Farmhouse. Easily accessible if travelling between Windhoek and the South, or if en route to the Kgalagadi or South Africa, the lodge is best enjoyed over a few days. Visit the Self Sufficiency Centre, lounge around the pool or in the garden, join a sunset excursion into the burnished dunes at Kalahari Anib Lodge, 30 km away, and rest.
Facilities and Services:
- 11 Bungalows (3 Family and 8 Twin Rooms)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming Pool
- 24-hour Security
- Mobile Connectivity
- Secure Parking
- Air Conditioning / Heating
- En-suite bathrooms, showers
- Safe
- Veranda
- Mosquito Nets
- Tea / Coffee Facilities
- WiFi available
Accommodation at Kalahari Farmhouse:
Family Room
This open plan room is located at the end of the lush green gardens and has four single beds and an en suite bathroom (shower only), air-conditioning as well as tea/coffee facilities.
Twin Room
All the rooms overlook the lush green gardens of the old farmhouse. Each room has twin beds and en suite bathrooms (showers only) as well as air-conditioners, tea/coffee facilities and a small veranda.
The Kalahari - green acacias and yellow grass on the red sand of dunes which extend over hundreds of kilometres. Gondwana Kalahari Park will provide unforgettable impressions of the largest continuous stretch of sand on earth. The park is 100 square km in size and situated 30 km north-east of Mariental. Animals like Springbok, Gemsbok and Ostrich as well as Jackal, Hare and Porcupine inhabit the dunes and dune valleys, referred to as “streets”. Due heavy rains countrywide since the beginning of the year, numerous roads and routes might be damaged or even closed. Please follow the updates on Namibia’ road conditions for the area you are travelling through and drive with caution.
Kindly note that there are no activities at Kalahari Farmhouse, however guests are welcome to take part in the activities offered at Kalahari Anib Lodge 30 km away. Guests must arrange their own transport to Kalahari Anib Lodge. Guests are welcome to visit the vegetable gardens at the Self-Sufficiency Centre, where much of the fresh produce for all the Gondwana Lodges are grown.
This room is located at the end of the lush green gardens.The open-plan room has four single beds and an en suite bathroom(shower only). The room has air-conditioning,complimentary tea and coffee facilities.Wi-Fi(1GB per person per day free)in public area.
All the rooms overlook the lush green gardens of the old farmhouse. Each room has twin beds and en suite bathrooms (showers only). All rooms have air-conditioners, tea and coffee facilities and a small veranda overlooking the garden.Wi-Fi (1GB per person).
If cancelling 3 days before arrival, forfeit 90% of the booking total.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 30% of the booking total.
If cancelling 28 days before arrival, forfeit 20% of the booking total.
If cancelling 365 days before arrival, forfeit 10% of the booking total.
From Windhoek Follow the B1 towards Mareinthal. Before Marienthal turn left onto the C20 towards Stampriet. From the turnoff, the lodge is located about 52 km on this road and then take the turn off left onto the C15. The Kalahari Farmhouse is well signposted from here. From Keetmanshoop Follow the B1 in the direction of Marienthal. After Marienthal turn right onto the C20 towards Stampriet. From the turnoff the lodge is located about 52 km on this road and then take the turn off left onto the C15. The Kalahari Farmhouse is well signposted from here.
Children are most welcome at all our venues. Children up to 5 years old are free of charge; for children between the age of 6 and 13 years we charge 50 per cent of the B&B rate.
