Chalets
Desert Homestead offers 20 thatched, en-suite chalets, all
luxuriously decorated in pale linens
and dark wood riempie furniture. Each unit has its own verandah under a
latte canopy with
Northern views extending to the Rotterkaum Mountains... the ideal retreat
after a busy day in
the dunes.
Inside they provide luxury, with large single or double beds and en-suite
bathroom with shower
and toilet. The lights and fans in the guest accommodation is powered by a
bank of batteries, which are charged by wind and solar power during daytime.
All our guest amenities (soaps, shampoo, body lotion etc.) are
environmetally friendly.
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You will experience a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at
Desert Homestead. The living areas of the Main Lodge are all open plan,
encouraging guests to move around freely. The most prominent feature is the
well sheltered verandah where you can have a leisurely breakfast, lunch and
dinner, candle-lit even on windy evenings.
Inside, you will find a cosy lounge with ethnic African
decoration and comfortable leather sofas.
Satellite TV is available in a separate room and internet facilities for
guests are available in the
adjacent Curio shop.The bar is attended by a friendly, well educated and
communicative barkeeper.
The swimming pool in front of the main building is good for a refreshing dip
and well utilised
throughout the year.Accommodation is offered in rustic thatched chalets, all
lined up in a good
distance from each other between the main lodge and the open grassland.
Activities
Horse back activitiesThe Desert
Homestead has excellent riding horses, all docile and easy to handle. You
can choose between several outrides options. Most popular are our sunrise
and sunset rides.
The Sunrise Ride: guests meet for tea,
coffee and biscuits at sunrise and then walk across to the stables with
their guide. Once the horses and riders are ready and comfortable, the ride
begins. The scenery varies quite dramatically, from dry river beds to
massive Camel Thorn trees, to mountain paths and wide open grassy plains.
After about two hours of riding, guests discover a breakfast table under a
camel thorn tree, with a delicious spread of cheeses, cold meats, fresh
bread and muffins, yoghurt, muessli and fruit platters. Fresh orange juice
and percolated coffee, of course. After a leisurely breakfast, guests mount
up and ride for another hour back to the stables.
We also offer
a sundowner drive in the evenings which includes a leisurely nature drive,
slowly winding up a mountain, and culminating in gin and tonics and snacks,
before venturing home again.We also offer guided Sossusvlei excursions,
guided Naukluft excursions and tours to the Neuras Wine Estate. Scenic
flights, hot-air
ballooning and quad biking can all be arranged as part of the activities. |
