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Desert Homestead offers 20 thatched chalets, all luxuriously decorated in pale linens and dark wood riempie furniture. Each unit has its own verandah under a latted canopy with Northern views extending to the Rotterkaum Mountains... The ideal retreat after a busy day in the dunes.

Inside they provide luxury, with large single or double beds and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. The lights and fans in the guest accommodation are powered by a bank of batteries, which are charged by wind and solar power during daytime. All the guest amenities (soaps, shampoo, body lotion etc.) are environmetally friendly.
You will experience a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Desert Homestead. The living areas of the Main Lodge are all open plan. The most prominent feature is the well sheltered verandah where you can have a leisurely breakfast, lunch and dinner - candle-lit even on windy evenings.

Inside, you will find a cosy lounge with ethnic African decoration and comfortable leather sofas. Satellite TV is available in a separate room and internet facilities for guests are available in the adjacent Curio shop.
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The bar is attended by a friendly, well educated and communicative barkeeper. And, here you can also chat to the hosts - Colin, Melissa and Andrew. Desert Homestead offers creative farm style cuisine with fresh vegetables from our desert gardens.

The swimming pool in front of the main building is good for a refreshing dip and well utilised throughout the year. Our staff are well trained and extremely friendly. Fine dining is also in the order of the day as our dishes are prepared with the finest touch.

 
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Horse back activities: The Desert Homestead has excellent riding horses, all docile and easy to handle. You can choose between several outride options. Most popular are our sunrise and sunset rides.

The Sunrise Ride: Guests meet for tea, coffee and biscuits at sunrise and then walk across to the stables with their guide. Once the horses and riders are ready and comfortable, the ride begins. The scenery varies quite dramatically, from dry river beds to massive Camel Thorn trees, to mountain paths and wide open grassy plains. After about two hours of riding, guests discover a breakfast table under a camel thorn tree, with a delicious spread of cheeses, cold meats, fresh bread and muffins, yoghurt, muesli and fruit platters. Fresh orange juice and percolated coffee, of course. After a leisurely breakfast, guests mount up and ride for another hour back to the stables.

The Sunset Ride: Afternoon tea and coffee are enjoyed on the lodge verandah, after which guests are driven across to the stables. Once horses and riders are ready and comfortable, the adventure begins. Riders wind their way across the grassy plains, and through ancient water courses and eventually up a steep mountain track, where a friendly barman with a selection of cocktails awaits them. Once the gin and tonics and snacks have been enjoyed with yet another magical desert sunset, guests once again mount up, and slowly make their way back to the stables.

We also offer a sundowner drive in the evenings which includes a leisurely nature drive, slowly winding up a mountain, and culminating in gin and tonics and snacks, before venturing home again.We also offer guided Sossusvlei excursions, guided Naukluft excursions and tours to the Neuras Wine Estate. Scenic flights, hot-air ballooning and quad biking can all be arranged as part of the activities.