* Desert Homestead is located 32 km southeast of Sesriem, making it an ideal base from which to explore Sesriem and Sossusvlei.
* Located in scenic, wide grassy valley sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains with a view stretching to the distant dunes of the Namib Desert.
* Offers a variety of horse riding activities ranging from 3 to 4 hour sundowner or breakfast rides to 1 to 3 night riding trails.
* Other activities include sundowners drives, Naukluft excursions, Sossusvlei excursions and self-guided walking trails.

* Desert Homestead is located in a wide, grassy valley sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains with a view stretching to the distant dunes of the Namib Desert in the west.
* The surrounding are is characterized by three differing environments:

• Rocky outcroppings and hills,

• The sand sea of the Namib

• The Namib gravel plains.

The combination of the three types of environments offers an excellent opportunity for travellers to explore the various aspects of the Namib Desert.

Day visits
* Sesriem
* Sossusvlei

Onward Travel
* Solitaire
* Walvis Bay
* Swakopmund
* Southern Kalahari
* Mariental
* Maltahöhe
* Helmeringhausen
* Duwisib Castle
* Lüderitz (very long day's drive)
* Windhoek

20 guest chalets consisting of
16 x twin chalets (beds can be moved together)
4 x double chalets
3 x guide rooms (not the same standard as guest rooms)

All chalets are constructed from brick and have a thatch roof
* Decorated in pale linens with dark wood 'riempie' furniture
* En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
* Standing Fan
* Private verandah under a latte canopy with view extending to the Rotterkaum Mountains
* Lights and fans in the chalets are powered by batteries, which are charged by wind and solar power.

Single, open plan complex with thatch roof
* Indoor restaurant with fireplace and individual tables
* Outdoor restaurant with individual tables
* Lounge with ethnic African decoration
* Bar
* Curio shop with internet facilities
* TV room with satellite TV
* Swimming pool
* Guests can charge batteries at communal power point.

* Early morning Sossusvlei excursion. - Duration approx. 7 hours
* AM & PM Naukluft excursion with non strenuous hiking to rock pools. - Duration approx. 5 hours
* Scenic Sundowner drive on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. - Duration approx. 2 hours
* Self guided hiking trails

Horse Riding
* Horse sundowner ride with snacks and drinks. - Duration approx. 3 hours
* Horse breakfast ride with champagne and a continental breakfast spread. - Duration approx. 4 hours
* Horse sleep-out trails. Please see Horse trails for more details

Desert Homestead uses:
1 x 6 seater Toyota Condor
1 x 7 seater Toyota Condor

Desert Homestead offers 1 to 3 night guided horse trails.
* Horses and riding trails are tailored to the varied levels of experience from novice to more accomplished riders.
* Luxury camping in the desert with dome tents and hot bucket showers.
* The trails are supported by back-up vehicles and staff who take care of all the logistics.

* Modern farm style cuisine with fresh vegetables from own desert garden
* English, health and continental breakfasts
* Light lunch menu
* 3 course dinners
* Breakfast & lunch packs on advance request
* Special dietary requirements on advance request

CELLULAR COVERAGE AT LODGE
For details see the Mobile coverage map.

Reservations & Marketing
Tel +264 - (0)61 - 246 788
Fax +264 - (0)61 - 243 079
E-mail sosses@iafrica.com.na

At Lodge
Tel +264 - (0)63 - 683 103
Fax +264 - (0)63 - 683 104

Website: http://www.deserthomestead-namibia.com/

* English
* Afrikaans

* Visa
* Mastercard

Social Responsibility
Ecologistix, the company which owns Desert Homestead, was actively involved in the development of Grootberg Lodge, Namibia's first 100% community owned lodge. The first intake of Grootberg staff was trained at Desert Homestead. Ecologistix continues to provide management services to Grootberg Lodge.

* During the dry season, the lodge can be reached in a small 2 X 4 sedan.
* Although Desert Homestead lies in a desert, rain in other parts of the country can cause rivers to flow. The onset of the flow is very rapid.
* As a large part of the journey takes place on gravel roads, consultants should switch to an offroad vehicle during the rainy season (October to April).

* Solitaire
* Walvis Bay
* Swakopmund
* Mariental
* Maltahöhe
* Helmeringhausen
* Lüderitz (very long day's drive)
* Windhoek

Sesriem
Sesriem to Desert Homestead is approx. 32 km
* From Sesriem drive east on the D826 to the C19 turn off (approx. 11 km)
* Turn right into the C19 and drive to the Desert Homestead sign (approx. 21 km)
The entire route is on gravel road.

Swakopmund
Swakopmund to Desert Homestead is approx. 353 km
* From Swakopmund drive south on the B2 to Walvis Bay (approx. 30 km)
* From Walvis Bay take the C14 to Solitare (approx. 230 km)
* From Solitaire drive on the C19 to the Desert Homestead sign (approx. 93 km)
The B2 is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road.
En-route attractions: Kuiseb & Gaub Passes.

Mariental
Mariental to Desert Homestead is approx. 244 km
* From Mariental drive west on the C19 to Maltahöhe (approx. 111 km)
* From Maltahöhe drive on the C19 to the Desert Homestead sign (approx. 133 km)
The C19 between Mariental &  Maltahöhe is tar road. The rest of the route is on gravel road.
En-route attractions: Tsaris Pass

Lüderitz
Lüderitz to Desert Homestead is approx. 471 km
* From Lüderitz drive east on the B4 to Aus (approx. 125 km)
* From Aus drive north on the C13 to Helmeringhausen (approx. 105 km)
* From Helmerighausen drive on the C27 to the D845 turn off (approx. 207 km)
* Turn right into the D845 and drive to the C 19 turn off (approx. 14 km)
* Turn left into the C19 and drive to the Desert Homestead sign (approx. 20 km)
The B4 is tar road. The rest of the trip is gravel road.

Windhoek via Spreetshoogte Pass
Windhoek via Spreetshoogte Pass to Desert Homestead is approx. 335 km
* From Windhoek drive south on the B1 to Rehoboth (approx. 87 km)
* From Rehoboth continue on the B1 to the C24 turn off (approx. 1 km)
* Turn right into the C24 and drive to the D1261 turn off (approx. 39 km)
* Turn right onto the D1261 and drive to the C14 turn off (approx. 106 km)
* Turn left onto the C14 and drive to Solitaire (approx. 9 km)
* From Solitaire drive on the C19 to the Desert Homestead sign (approx. 93 km)
The B1 is tar road. The rest of the trip is gravel road.

Desert Homestead uses the Witwater Airstrip, 3 km from the lodge.

Witwater Airstrip (FYWT)
* South 24 degrees 37 ’00”
* East 15 degrees 56 ’34”
* Lenght: 2,400 feet
* Width: 20 meters
* Elevation: 2,400 feet
* Direction: 10/28
* Surface: Gravel

Desert Homestead offers transfers to / from:
* Witwater Airstrip
* Geluk Airstrip
* Sesriem Airstrip
* Wolwedans Lodge
* Windhoek
* Swakopmund

For transfer rates please contact the Rreservation office.

* Check in: 14h00
* Check out: 09h00

01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010
BB
Single per room	N$ 905
Double per room	N$ 1,450
Triple per room	N$ 1,925

BB rates include Bed and Breakfast only.
Rates incl. VAT and statutory NTB levy.
Rates subject to change unless booking is confirmed.

* 45 – 31 days before arrival 25%
* 30 – 21 days before arrival 50%
* 30 – 08 days before arrival 75%
* 7 days or less 100%

* Children 3 years or younger, sharing with 2 adults: BB FREE
* Children 4 to 7 years, sharing with 2 adults: discounted rate
* Children 8 years or older: Full adult rate

01.01.2009 to 31.12.2009
* One guide per group N$ 350 BB

01.01.2010 to 31.12.2010
* One guide per group N$ 385 BB

With twenty thatched chalets located in a pristine desert environment, a short drive from Sesriem, Desert Homestead offers remarkable comfort for the refined explorer still seeking the comforts of home.

Welcome to the Desert Homestead, where the sun rises in the morning and goes to bed every evening. Set on a sweeping plain, surrounded by distant mountains, and just a short drive from Sesriem and Sossusvlei, its most notable feature is its remarkable sunrises and sunsets.

Built and operated with hospitality in mind, the Desert Homestead provides remarkable comforts for refined explorers who want the simplicity of the frontier spirit and all the comforts of home.

Welcome to the Desert Homestead, a place where the sun rises in the morning and goes to bed every evening. Set on a sweeping plain, surrounded by distant mountains, and just a short drive from Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei, the most notable feature of the Desert Homestead is its remarkable sunrises and sunsets.

The Desert Homestead offers travellers unexpected comforts and relaxation in the desert: friendliness, shelter from the sun, the opportunity to cool off in a pool or in the breeze of a friendly fan and generous farm-style meals, with ingredients grown in a desert garden. Adventures include short horse trails to breakfast or sundowners in the Namib and sundowner drives for those less comfortable in the saddle.

Built and operated with hospitality in mind, the Desert Homestead provides remarkable comforts for refined explorers who want the simplicity of the frontier spirit and all of the comforts of home.