Day 11 of 28 · Duwisib Guestfarm, 64 km from Maltahöhe · The Great Southern Loop & Namib Desert Explorer

Day 11 — Duwisib Castle & Maltahöhe

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A mixed day to your new base in Duwisib Guestfarm, 64 km from Maltahöhe, with 1 h 50 on the road and little free time.

Stage 9 · Maltahöhe · Namibia

We sleep at Duwisib Guestfarm, 300 m away

day 11 1 night 1 h 50 on the road147 kmclimate favourable

Stargazing session
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2 h 30
Guided tour of Duwisib Castle★★☆☆☆ · 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 Wikipedia
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3 h
Sunset drinks overlooking the desert plains
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2 h 30

Bad-weather option — same kind — Stargazing session

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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.

Helmeringhausen
A small settlement offering a quiet break and a chance to see the historic atmosphere of a remote Namibian village.
30 min there · detour +14 km · View on Google Maps
© photographed in 2009 by Rob Oo from NL — CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Betta
A convenient stop located at a junction point, ideal for observing the vast arid landscapes of the region.
20 min there · detour +6 km · View on Google Maps