Weltevrede Restcamp: Our full report

Weltevrede Guest Farm offers simple yet comfortable accommodation between Sesriem and Solitaire.

Weltevrede has 12 has motel style rooms, all with porches offering sunset views and the chance to spot the springbok that sometimes wander by. Family rooms have a large carved double and a single bed, a wooden wardrobe, a carved table, and ethnic patterns on the curtains and beds. The rooms are brightened up by plastic flowers. The rooms all have en-suite bathrooms with glass shower units.

The communal areas of the guest farm consist of a thatched dining area accessed by a bridge over the pond, a self-service honesty bar and a rather dirty swimming pool. In reception there is a small curio shop which sells postcards and some souvenirs. The farm offers private parking.

There are plans to extend the bar to allow for dinner to be eaten outside by the fire.

The farm also has some shaded camping sites with their own toilets and showers.
Activities offered from Weltevrede Guest Farm include a Sossusvlei sunset drive, and there are plans to add in a marked walking trail.

Our view

Weltevrede Guest Farm can be used as a base to visit the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

Geographics

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Ideal length of stay: 1–2 nights

Directions: Weltevrede Guest Farm is situated halfway between Solitaire and Sesriem and well signposted off the east side of the C14 road. Self drive or fly-in the airstrip is 200 meters from the guest farm.

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Half Board

Dining style: Individual Tables

Dining locations: Indoor Dining

Children

Attitude towards children: Families with children are welcome.

Equipment: High chairs can be arranged and also babysitting can be arranged with pre-arrangements.

Generally recommended for children: Yes

Central communications

Power supply: Mains Electricity

Communications: Guests traveling with satellite phones can use them there. Flexi-call cards (prepaid phone cards) are also sold at the lodge. When it is an emergency guests can also check their e-mails using the internet in the reception area.

TV & radio: There are no TVs or radios here.

Health & safety

Malarial area: No

Medical care: The nearest doctor is in Mariental.

Dangerous animals: Low Risk

Fire safety: The fire extinguishers are located outside between every two rooms.

Extras

Disabled access: On Request

Laundry facilities: Laundry is an extra Charge and can be done for guests staying longer then 2 nights.

Money: Travellers' cheques are not accepted.