The Lodge
Desert Homestead Lodge
Desert Homestead Lodge stands in a wide valley sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains, with a view reaching west to the dunes of the Namib Desert. It sits on Farm Witwater, off the C19 near Sesriem.
Guests stay in thatched chalets, each with a shaded private deck, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and tea and coffee. The days here are simple: meals outdoors with fresh farm cooking, two pools to cool off in, and sunsets and sunrises over the plains.
Horses are part of the place. You can ride out across the plains and along old watercourses, or go further on the Namib Sleep Out Ride. Guided drives go into the dunes at Sossusvlei, and sundowner drives run on the 7,000-hectare Witwater Reserve.
Rooms
The Rooms
Thatched chalets with twin beds, a separate bathroom and a private shaded deck with deck chairs. Air-conditioning is solar-powered, and the paths are paved and well lit.
One family chalet with a bedroom with a double bed and a second bedroom with two single beds, sharing a bathroom.
From the lodge
Things to do
Horse riding
Rides from the lodge stables across the open plains and along old watercourses, at a comfortable pace with a guide.
Namib Sleep Out Ride
A ride out onto the private reserve between the Namib sand sea and the Naukluft mountains, over sandy plains, rocky trails and dry riverbeds, with a night sleeping out. Oryx, springbok and zebra are often seen.
Sossusvlei excursion
A guided drive to the Sossusvlei dunes in a safari 4x4, before sunrise for photographs or in the afternoon when it is quieter. Picnic, water and park fees included; up to 6 guests per vehicle.
Sundowner drive
An afternoon drive on the 7,000-hectare Witwater Reserve, ending with drinks and snacks as the sun goes down.
Walks
Guided and self-guided walks around the lodge and the valley.
The Sossusvlei excursion needs at least two guests, or a single supplement applies. Ask us about prices when you book.
Good to know
Information
When to go
March to May are the top months, with milder days. June to September is dry and clear with cold nights. October to February is hot, so go to the dunes at sunrise. Tap or hover over a month for more.
On our itineraries
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Itineraries we have planned that stop at Desert Homestead Lodge. Each one is a starting point we adapt to your dates, budget and pace.
Desert Homestead Lodge in pictures
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Sossusvlei & the Namib
Explore the Area
Desert Homestead Lodge lies in a wide valley sheltered by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains, on the C19 near Sesriem, with a view west to the distant dunes of the Namib.
Where you'll stay
Find the Lodge
Desert Homestead Lodge · on the C19 at Farm Witwater, near Sesriem and Sossusvlei.
Before you go
Questions answered
Can we go horse riding?
Yes. The lodge has its own stables, with rides on the plains and an overnight Namib Sleep Out Ride on the private reserve.
Can the lodge take us to Sossusvlei?
Yes. A guided excursion of about six to seven hours in a safari 4x4 goes to the dunes, with a picnic and park fees included. It needs at least two guests, or a single supplement applies.
Is there a family room?
Yes, the Reiterhaus family chalet has a double bedroom and a twin bedroom with a shared bathroom.
Is there a pool?
Yes, the lodge has two pools.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Sossusvlei
Pair it with
The valley from the saddle
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