Otavi is a town of 4,000 inhabitants in the
Otjozondjupa Region of central Namibia. It is the district capital of
the Otavi electoral constituency. Guest Farm Ghaub was once considered
one of Namibias best kept secrets.
Email: otavi@go.namibiabookings.com
Guest Farm Ghaub was once considered one of Namibias
best kept secrets. A gem among jewels Ghaub has now established itself
as one of the leading affordable family lodges in Northern Namibia.
Founded in1895 as a Mission Station, Ghaub has remarkable historic value.
The original buildings were meticulously renovated and additional buildings
were erected in the same style.
The historic character has thus been retained.
Ghaub, nestled in the Otavi Mountains, was built as a mission station
in 1895.
In 1999 Ghaub was transformed into a guest farm which combines modern
comforts with a historical ambience.
Ghaub Guestfarm Accommodation
Dinner is served in the dining room or (weather permitting) outside, accompanied
by the sounds of a burning fire and the African night.
Accommodation: The original farmhouse as well as the homestead were renovated
and 2 further buildings were erected in the same style, the historic character
has thus been retained.
All 10 twin rooms were tastefully refurbished with wonderful wooden and
cane furniture and decorated with pictures from the early days.
They all have en-suite bathrooms and offer a magnificent view of the surroundings
from the verandah.
A short walk away is the swimming pool, and the hide.
Ghaub Guestfarm Facilities
Swimming Pool
Dinning Room
Farm Drives
Enjoy the stunning environment on walking trails
Guided tour to nearby Caves
Game Watching
Relax at the Swimming Pool
Activities
Guests can relax at the swimming pool, participate in a farm drive, enjoy
the stunning environment on walking trails or explore the nearby cave
on a guided tour.
Take a walk to the old cemetery or the rock engravings, participate in
a farm drive with opportunity for game viewing, or discover the cave on
a guided tour.
Ghaub Guestfarm Prices |
Prices are per room per night |
Room Type |
Low Season |
High Season |
Singe Room |
N$ 900.00 |
N$ 1100.00 |
Double Room |
N$ 1300.00 |
N$ 1800.00 |
Children under 5 years sharing with adults |
Free |
Free |
Children older 5 -12 years sharing with
adults |
N$ 280.00 |
Children over 12 |
Normal rates
apply |
Extra Adult or childe over 12 years |
N$ 460.00 |
Camping |
N$ 200.00 |
Email: otavi@go.namibiabookings.com |
Location
Ghaub is located in the Otavi mountains, 410 km north of Windhoek,
(25 km from B1 between Otavi and Tsumeb). Ghaub can also be reached
via a very scenic route, the D2863 turning off from the B8 between
Otavi and Grootfontein at Kombat.
In the peaceful early mornings and tranquil late afternoons, visitors
have the possibility of watching game, undisturbed by human presence,
at a nearby waterhole.
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