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Fort Sesfontein is the most well-known landmark in the rural community settlement of Sesfontein.
It was initially built in 1896 and served as a German outpost to help control the spread of cattle disease, illegal hunting and poaching and arms smuggling. The German soldiers worked closely with the local Himba communities, and this is one of the early examples of tangible conservation efforts in Namibia.
The Fort was abandoned at the onset of the first world war, and fell into complete disrepair, leaving only ruins and a small army cemetery to stand witness to the former presence of troops in Sesfontein. In 1984 Fort Sesfontein was declared a retrospective national monument and reconstruction of the Fort started in 1992, utilising the original building materials and construction methods and today, you can still see the palm trees that were planted by the German troops more than a century ago.
In keeping with the historical significance of the Fort, the former officer’s mess has been refurbished as a restaurant and bar area! The settlement of ‘Sesfontein’ is named for the six fountains that have their source in the immediate vicinity of this remote settlement, in a wilderness area far from civilization.
Because Fort Sesfontein is a monument all of the construction, refurbishments and modernisation of the lodge has had to be done within the limitations set out by the monument’s council. The lodge offers solar powered electricity, hot showers in their en suite bathrooms and ceiling fans!
The Fort offers comfortable double bedrooms and family units, all including bathroom/WC, for up to 44 persons.
All of the 25 staff members are employed from the local community and do their best to make the guest experience a pleasant one. Do yourself a favour and ask the manager about the reconstruction of Fort Sesfontein; he was one of the people originally employed in that reconstruction process.
The place offers a pleasant atmosphere with hot dry days and cool nights. After the adventures of the day and the culinary delights of the evening, you will enjoy a relaxing night below the Southern Cross and a fascinating star-studded sky. Fort Sesfontein is an oasis in the vast, arid Namibian wilderness.
+264 (0) 61 224 712
+264 (0) 61 250 725
Built in such a way as to mirror the surrounding mountains and blend in with the rugged landscapes, Huab Lodge was borne out of a desire to generate funds for the conservation efforts of the desert-adapted elephant that roam this vast area.
This unique lodge on the edge of Damaraland and located at the end of a 30km cul de sac is built on the banks of the Huab River and offers, not only the opportunity to experience the abundant plant-, bird- and wildlife but also the space freedom to breath and revitalise mind, body and soul.
Huab Lodge boasts both a natural hot spring and a German bath which was built in the 1800’s and which the local wildlife now use as a watering hole.
All of these distinctive features blend seamlessly to allow you to experience the unique Huab ambience… The Huab Sound of Silence.
The 8 luxurious chalets have been built on the northern banks of the river and the main building is open on all sides, ensuring that you are always surrounded by the magnificent views.
+264 (0)61 224 712
+264 (0)61 250 725
