Fort Sesfontein Lodge

Sesfontein is situated in the north western part of Namibia, close to the Hoanib river, on the southern side of Kaokoveld. A gap in the mountains gives access to the valley basin on Sesfontein (six fountains) where lush green gardens give the andscape its special oasis charader. In 1896 the goverment of what was then German South-West Africa built the Fort of Sesfontein as a control point for keeping in check caftle disease arms smuggling and illegal hunting of big animals.The fort was abandoned in 1914 and only ruins and a small army-cemetery still stood witness to the former German presence in Sesfontein

Today, almost 100 years after the original establishment of the Sesfontein Station, the fort has acquired a second lease of life after being tastefully restored as a comfortable Iodge for tourists on individual holidays. The fort offers comfortable double- bed rooms and suites with bath\shower, bidet and toilet. All rooms are arranged around the centrat court which has been trans-formed into a unique oasis-garden by plantation of old paim tree stock.

Use of building materials characteristic of the region, such as clay walls, stone floors and reed linings convey a very special and original atmosphere The visitor can also expect the most modern facilities, however, as the standard of the bathrooms, supply of warm water from solar cells, mosquito net for the four-poster bed, and the fitted ceiling fan can testify.

The former officers mess has been refurbished as a restaurant with integrated lounge and bar. The very spacious Swimming-pool offers the guest opportunity for refreshment and exercise.

Ihe place offers an extremely pleasant atmosphere with hot, dry days and cool nights. After the adventures of the day and the culinary delights of the evening, the guest will enjoy a relaxing night below the Southern Cross and a star-studded sky. Fort Sesfontein is an oasis in the Namibian wilderness.

Fort Sesfontein Safaris

Fort Sesfontein is the gateway to Kaokoveld, an area of some 5O~OOO km2 between Hoanib and Cunene, the frontier river to Angola. From the fort, a fascinating area of Namibia can be explored. Untouched landscape structures, such as sandy desert and bizarre rock forms, vegetation and wild animais - elephants, giraffes, zebras, oryx antelopes, ostriches kudus, springboks and lions - can be discovered in their natural habitat beyond the reaches of civilisation.

Wild elephants in Huanib

The Kaokoveld is home to the Himba a nomadic tribe with a way of life that has remained unchanged for centuries They can be seen wandering with their herds of goats and cattle from watering hole to watering hole. Clad only with a loincloth the Himbas paint their body with an ochre-red pigment which protects them from the sun and makes a picturesque decoration.

The wildest, most inaccessible and unusual of Africa's land-scapes can be expenenced in single-day or longer trips from Sesfontein. The chief requirements are knowledge of the region and a four-wheel-drive Jeep. For organised adventure safaris Jeeps are available at the fort; guides can be hired by those who would rather drive themselves.

Rockpaintings from Sosos

Look in the german part of the Web-Site for the tour programm.

In english it is comming soon !!!!

On request we offer kombinated tours.

For example:  7 days: 2 days wildfarm, 2 days Etosha, 3days Fort Sesfontein.

                      14 days: 4 days wildfarms, 3 days Etosha, 2 days Swakopmund, 4 days Fort Sesfontein. 

ARRIVAL

Distance from Windhoek is approx. 600 km. The destination is reached by car or mini-bus via Khorixas (275 km) or Kamanjab (233 km). The gravel roads are in good condition.

For FLY~IN safaris Sesfontein can also be reached by direct flight with a Sports aircraft. The Sesfontein Panding strip is approx. 2 km in length.

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