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Welcome to the south of Namibia at Namtib Biosphere Reserve – the Jewel of the Tiras Mountains – your genuine Namibian experience!
We offer our visitors not only a relaxing holiday – we offer an unforgettable and genuine Namibian experience at the edge of the famous Namib-Naukluft Park.
When at Namtib Biosphere Reserve, the hustle and bustle of everyday life fades into a distant memory.
Surrounded by the beauty of majestic African landscapes – rugged mountains towering over vast open plains – you will experience tranquility, wide open spaces, fascinating unspoilt scenery, breathtaking views, untouched nature and absolute silence.
Suddenly you will appreciate, isn’t this what true luxury is all about?
Wether you would like to enjoy typical Namibian rustic farm style accommodation at “Namtib Desert Lodge” or want to find an individual desert and wilderness experience at our campsite “Little Hunter’s Rest” – Namtib’s valley will entice you!
Rooms
At Namtib Desert Lodge you will find your genuine Namibian experience in typical Namibian farm-style accommodation in the middle of the vast Namib desert.
At Namtib Desert Lodge strives to focus on the intrinsic luxury of our country – offering something which is becoming ever harder to find in the world of today: tranquility, silence, vast open spaces, intact eco-systems, clear skies, individuality. The small lodge with only five bungalows, one family room and two single rooms is the ideal place to stay for anybody seeking individuality.
Namtib Desert Lodge do not provide air conditioned, super fancy hotel rooms, but an authentic Namibian luxury.
Little Hunter’s Rest
If you prefer the outdoors and wish to camp in the wilderness we offer you your individual desert and nature experience at our campsite Little Hunter’s Rest. The camp site offers five single sites spread far apart and one group site, accommodating up to 12 people. Little Hunter’s Rest provides basic ablution and cooking facilities and an absolutely undisturbed stay at the edge of the Namib desert.
Little Hunter’s Rest derives its name from the historical background of the area in which it is situated. Artefacts found under the large camelthorn trees proved that San (Bushmen) hunters rested often under the trees during their hunt.
The atmosphere of that place is indeed special, and allows you to follow the ancient way of the little hunter into the Tiras Mountains.
Facilities
A social affair
Enjoy good food and good conversation with you hosts, Linn and Thorsten Theile, around the dinner table. A home-cooked three course dinner, as well as our breakfast, includes vegetables of the season, selected meats – especially game – and home-baked bread, all of which we partially source locally or produce themselves.
Activities
In the main focus of your holiday at Namtib Biosphere Reserve is the possibility to relax, unwind and get time for yourself.
But a real Namibian holiday means exciting activities as well.
Through close personal contact with our family at Namtib Desert Lodge you get to now the typical Namibian farm life and you will find out a lot of interesting information about the famous Namib Desert, the fascinating Tiras Mountains and the fauna and flora of Southern Namibia.
- Activities at Namtib ( cannot be booked in advance ):
Nature drives
Marked botanical trail with information booklet
Bird watching ( species list provided )
Stargazing
Marked hiking trail ( 4 -5 hours )
Nature drives – informative
Join us on a 3 hours nature drive across the wilderness of Namtib Biosphere Reserve. During the drive we share our knowledge on the fauna and flora of the Tiras Mountains and you’ll gain more insight into the ranching activities on Namtib as well as the challenges faced when living in this harsh part of Namibia.
Photography – endless possibilities
The unspoiled wilderness of the Namtib Biosphere Reserve is a paradise for photographers. No matter if you are a professional or hobby photographer, the stunning scenery will keep you fascinated.
Hiking trails – memories made step-by-step
Explore the beautiful Namtib Biosphere Reserve on your own on one of our three different marked hiking trails ranging from 1 – 5 hour moderate hikes. Usage of the trails is free of charge. You will have the chance to learn about the fascinating nature in one of the driest areas of Namibia.
