GROOTFONTEIN
Seidarap Guesthouse
On the C42 between Grootfontein and Tsumeb, near the Hoba meteorite. The guesthouse has six double en suite rooms from R635 per adult sharing (B&B); R790 single (B&B). Children get discount. Dinner costs R220 p.p. GPS: S19.54553 E18.07452 Contact: 00 264 67 242 817;
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Peace Garden Lodge
Set in a beautiful area about 7 km west of Grootfontein next to the B8. Camping R95 per adult sharing; R47,50 for kids (max eight people per stand). Standard chalet (sleeps two) R960 per night (B&B) and R330 per child aged 6 – 12 sharing with their parents. Luxury unit (sleeps two) R1 210 per night (B&B) and R420 per child aged 6 – 12 sharing with their parents. GPS: S19.59154 E18.04947
Contact: 00 264 67 243 648; peacegardenlodge.info 50 Meteorite Camping Only 3 km from the world’s biggest meteorite (Hoba). The campsite has six stands with water and power points, and a swimming pool. Camping costs R100 per adult; R50 per school-age child; free for preschoolers. Self-catering chalet R1 000 per night for two people, R600 for one person. Firewood costs R40 per bundle. GPS: S19.62124 E17.93983 Contact: 00 264 81 242 5456
(Madelein); malanjn@iway.na 51 Bush Baby Lodge & Camping The campsite has power points and ablution facilities: R90 per adult; R45 per child aged 6 – 12. Self-catering bungalow R250 per adult; R100 per child aged 6 – 12. Safari tent R200 p.p. sharing. Lodge rooms are also available. There’s a swimming pool and a restaurant. There are also game drives on offer. GPS: S19.52639 E18.01985
Contact: 00 264 67 243 391 (Benedicta); info@bushbabycamping.com 52 Kamrav Guest Farm This great guest farm is 68 km southwest of Grootfontein on a gravel road. Camping R250 p.p. Full board R620 p.p. ( These are special rates for South Africans.) GPS: S19.99366 E17.80362 Contact: 00 264 67 231 564 (Maryna); kamrav@iway.na
53 Roy’s Rest Camp A popular place about 58 km north-east of Grootfontein next to the B8. Camping (16 stands) R120 p.p. – discount for groups with more than nine people. Bungalow accommodation R660 p.p. sharing (B&B). Family unit (sleeps 3 – 5) R525 p.p. sharing (B&B). There’s also a swimming pool and a restaurant. Buffet dinner costs R225 p.p. GPS: S19.23304 E18.50012 Contact: 00 264 67 240 302 (George); roysrestcamp.com