GuardTrailsDay 14 of 27 · Duwisib Guestfarm, 64 km from Maltahöhe · The Classic Southern Namibia & Namib Desert Loop
Day 14 — Duwisib Castle Heritage
relaxation
A cultural day to your new base in Duwisib Guestfarm, 64 km from Maltahöhe, with 1 h 52 on the road and little free time.
Stage 10 · Maltahöhe · Namibia
We sleep at Duwisib Guestfarm, 300 m away
day 14 1 night 1 h 52 on the road103 kmclimate favourable
- programme
- 8 h
- road
- 1 h 52
- usable window
- 10 h 54
- Picnic lunch under the acacia trees near the castle3 h
- Guided tour of Duwisib Castle interior and history★★☆☆☆ · known in 8 languages — article “Duwisib Castle”“Duwisib Castle, sometimes spelt Duwiseb or Duweseb, is a grand pseudo-medieval looking fortress in the hills of the semi-arid Southern Namib region of Namibia, 72 km southwest of Maltahöhe, Hardap Region. It was built in 1909 to serve as the residence of Hans Heinrich von Wolf, a German military officer.” — after Wikipedia3 h
- Sunset photography of the castle silhouette2 h
Bad-weather option — something else that day — Cultural dinner and storytelling at a local farm
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On the way
Stops beside the road, chosen for their small detour — we say they are on the way, we do not promise to go through them.
Betta
A peaceful desert outpost offering a calm atmosphere to stretch your legs and observe the vast landscape.
30 min there · no detour · View on Google Maps